Overview

This 36-credit School Counseling for Certified Teachers program from Duquesne University results in school counseling certification. Students may complete the Master of Science in Education (M.S.Ed.) in School Counseling for Certified Teachers program on a full- or part-time basis. Students have the option of taking classes in the early evening and late afternoon.

Strengths of the 36-credit School Counseling for Certified Teachers program include:

Certification: The program meets the academic requirements in Pennsylvania (and most other states) for School Counseling Certification
Tuition Award: Students receive a 15% tuition award for taking 6 credits per semester
Level II Certification: Satisfies the Pennsylvania Department of Education's (PDE) academic requirements for Level II certification for persons possessing a Level I instructional (teacher) certificate
Full-time and Part-time options: Students have the option to complete the program on a full-, half-, or part-time basis if desired
Small to Moderate Class Sizes: Classes typically range from 6-30 students and are conveniently held in the evenings allowing students to remain employed during the day
Variety of Fieldwork Options: Students have the opportunity to experience a variety of schools and mental health agencies for fieldwork
Large Alumni Base: As a graduate of this program, you will be amongst more than 1,200 graduates who serve as leaders in the education profession

Graduates may obtain employment as/in:

School counselors in public, private, charter, cyber, and alternative schools as well as in intermediate units
School-based therapists
University career, admissions, and advising offices

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Terapeutic Techniques in Counseling
Research Methods & Design
Advanced School Counseling
Multicultural Issues and Strategies in Counseling
School Counseling Practicum
Lifespan Development and Counseling

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-08-26 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-02-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

36 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Pittsburgh, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

3.0 GPA
Bachelor’s Degree- All majors welcomed to apply
Resume/curriculum vitae
Graduate education essay: The essay is limited to 250 words; Prompt: Discuss your professional plans upon acquiring a master's degree in counseling
Two (2) Recommendations: Names and email addresses of recommenders are needed
Official transcripts: If your undergraduate and/or graduate degrees are from an institution located outside of the United States, you must use a transcript credential evaluation service to obtain a course-by-course report.
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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

56844 USD / year

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Out-of-State

56844 USD / year

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Domestic

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In-State

56844 USD / year

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Living costs

Pittsburgh

United States

1148 - 1944 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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Overview

Strengths of the 36-credit School Counseling for Certified Teachers program include:

Graduates may obtain employment as/in:

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

Prepare for Your English Test

Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

Pittsburgh

Financing

Funding

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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