School Counseling or Bilingual School Counseling

Overview

Graduates of this School Counseling or Bilingual School Counseling MA program from New York University are eligible for New York State certification as guidance counselors, and are prepared to take the examination to become a national certified counselor.

Our faculty members are leaders in the field. You will work closely with them to learn how to:

• Form helping relationships with pre-K–12 children and youth, teachers, and parents, adapting your work to your students’ growth and development

• Assess students in socio-historical contexts with attention to issues of power and privilege – including gender, race and ethnicity, class, and sexual orientation

• Create and deliver a data-driven school counseling program that supports every student’s academic, career, and personal and social development

Careers and Outcomes

Prepare for a career as a:

• School counselor in elementary, middle, and high schools

• Child advocate in community-based organizations

Graduates of the School Counseling degree have been successful in obtaining positions as school guidance counselors through the New York City Department of Education and within school systems on Long Island and throughout the tri-state area. In addition, many have obtained positions in agencies that provide services to school-age children. Program requirements meet most state standards.