Overview

With Seton Hall University's School Counseling MA program, students will gain the practical skills and theoretical knowledge to work as licensed school counselors in K-12 schools. Graduates will be prepared to provide social, emotional, and academic support to help students achieve their full potential.

Key Features:

The program is designed to meet the requirements for certification as a school counselor in the state of New Jersey and many other states.
Students complete a 600-hour supervised internship in a K-12 school setting, gaining hands-on experience working with students under the guidance of a certified school counselor.
The curriculum covers a range of topics, including human development, counseling theory, group counseling, career counseling, and crisis intervention.
Graduates will be equipped with the skills to work with students from diverse backgrounds and will have a thorough understanding of the ethical and legal responsibilities of school counselors.

Programme Structure

Courses Include:

Group Counseling in the Schools
Counseling Theories and Techniques
Career Counseling and Development
Multicultural Issues in Counseling
Assessment and Appraisal in Counseling
Crisis Intervention in the Schools
Practicum in School Counseling
Internship in School Counseling

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-05-01 00:00:00
Starting 2027-01-14 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

48 SCH

Delivered

Blended

Campus Location

South Orange, United States

Disciplines

School Counselling View 512 other Masters in School Counselling in United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

A bachelor's degree from an accredited institution
Minimum 3.0 GPA (exceptions may be made)
Official transcripts from all colleges and universities attended
Resume/CV
Two letters of recommendation
Statement of purpose
Interview with faculty member

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

27600 USD / year

≈ 27600 USD / year
Out-of-State

27600 USD / year

≈ 27600 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

27600 USD / year

≈ 27600 USD / year

Living costs

South Orange

United States

1702 - 4188 USD / month

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

Funding

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