Our advanced certificate in school counseling focuses on training school counselors to assist students in grades K–12 in academic, career and social/emotional development. Our program is only open to individuals who currently hold a master’s degree and initial certification in school counseling.
Your master’s degree must include:
This 12-credit program provides a certificate for students to complete the 60-credit-hour state requirement for NYS professional school counselor certification. After completion of 12 credits, initial certification, successfully passing the NYSTCE school counseling exam (CST 193), and three years of full-time K–12 school counseling experience, you are eligible to apply for professional certification in New York State.
| Academic credential granted | Advanced Certificate (AC) |
|---|---|
| Credits required for completion | 12 |
| Time to completion | 2–4 part-time semesters |
| Course delivery | On campus |
| Experiential contact hours | Must be completed prior to application |
| Application deadline | Fall: Rolling until Aug. 10 Spring: Rolling until Jan. 10 |
In today’s dynamic professional environment, continuous self-improvement is essential for career success. Advancements, competition and evolving landscapes require professionals to maintain current, industry-relevant knowledge, skills, and competencies. Advanced certificates can complement completed degrees or serve as standalone credentials. Regardless of your chosen path, an advanced certificate offers additional knowledge and opportunities to refine professional skills, facilitating career advancement. They offer a flexible, accessible and cost-effective educational route to pursue career goals and remain competitive.
School counselor in K–12 setting.
To apply for this program, you must have:
Submit your completed online application, which includes:
Former/Maiden Name: Please provide us with your former/maiden name if you have one. When requesting transcripts, please ask the sending institution to indicate your current name and former/maiden name.
Admissions Decision: The admissions decision will be communicated to you as soon as review is complete. The decision is based on a number of factors and is the result of a thorough and deliberate process. All decisions are final and cannot be appealed.
In order to qualify for the in-state residency tuition rate, you must provide residency documentation indicating you have lived in New York State (NYS) 12 months before your semester start date.
If accepted, you will need to upload three documents to qualify for the in-state tuition rate. See Required Documents for Residency Application for more information.
All financial forms and supporting documentation with required signatures must be uploaded with your application and dated within one year of your intended enrollment date.