Overview

Graduates of the School Counseling at University of Rochester will have the credentials needed to hold school counseling positions at the elementary, middle school or high school level in public schools in New York State and other states recognizing that certiﬁcation.

Counseling Program Mission & Objectives

The mission of the School Counseling program at University of Rochester is two-fold:

To educate counselors who will empower their clients and students to create more rewarding and meaningful lives and relationships; become more self-reflective, caring, and compassionate persons; and contribute to reform of the systems in which their lives are embedded.To prepare counselor educators, researchers, practitioners and leaders in the counseling profession who will educate the next generation of counselors to do all of the above; will contribute new knowledge in the fields of counseling, counselor education and human development; and will be leaders in reforming educational and social systems to promote healthy human development, and quality relationships.This mission is based on an ecological perspective of professional counseling that acknowledges the importance of personal development, but also recognizes that individual lives are embedded in a variety of personal and extended relationships and social systems. Within this perspective, we:

See human development, counseling, and education in a historical, cultural, and social context
Work to foster healthy development across the life course and across an array of capabilities
See the integration of biological, psychological, and social intervention as an essential foundation for enduring and just human development and change
Recognize the counselor’s role as an agent of institutional change and personal empowerment
Recognize the richness of traditions, disciplines, practices, and cultures that generate the wealth of counseling resources and welcome difference and innovation
Use the latest research to guide best practice and intervention strategies

Programme Structure

Courses include:

School Counseling
Counseling Theory and Practice: School Counseling
Career Counseling and Development
Counseling and Facilitating in Small Groups
Contemporary Issues in School Counseling
Multicultural Perspectives in Counseling
Crisis Counseling and Disaster Mental Health
Assessment and Appraisal

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months
Part-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-08-31 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-01 00:00:00 , National

Language

English

Credits

60 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Rochester, United States

Disciplines

Counselling Psychology View 771 other Masters in Counselling Psychology in United States

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.

Other requirements

General requirements

Bachelor's degree in an area related to school counseling (e.G., psychology, education, human development, sociology, brain and cognitive science)
Preference for applicants with a grade point average of 3.0 or better on a 4.0 scale
Demonstrated interest through previous paid or volunteer experience in the helping professions
Evidence of leadership potential based on past volunteer or paid activity
Newly admitted students must be enrolled in the 60-credit-hour ms certification program in school counseling
Advanced certificate bridge (mental health to school counseling) requires a completed master's degree leading to new york state licensure in mental health counseling (then only two school counseling courses and two internships required)

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Applies to you

Non-residents

53940 USD / year

≈ 53940 USD / year
Out-of-State

53940 USD / year

≈ 53940 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

53940 USD / year

≈ 53940 USD / year

Living costs

Rochester

United States

925 - 1350 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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