Advanced Certificate in School Counseling

Program Overview
Students who have completed a master’s degree in counseling and have relevant experience in the field have the opportunity to earn an Advanced Certificate in school counseling. The program is designed to provide additional professional preparation for advanced graduate students. The specific courses required depend upon a student’s area of specialization and must be approved by the individual’s faculty advisor. Candidates for the Advanced Certificate in school counseling will have their credentials evaluated by the faculty to determine which courses will be taken. The total number of credits required for the Advanced Certificate, including the master’s degree, is 60 credits.

Admission Requirements

  • Master's program in counseling or is equivalent and have adequate experience in the field
  • Completed application
  • Application Fee
  • Official transcripts showing a B (3.0 GPA) or better average
  • Essay
  • Two reference letters
  • Interview with faculty

What You Need To Know:

  • St. John’s OPEID # 00282300
  • Program Name: School Counselor
  • College/School:  The School of Education
  • Program Level: Advanced Certificate
  • CIP Code and Description:  13.1101 Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services
  • Normal Length of Program: Four semesters and two summer sessions (Please note that students can work on their own pace so actual length of time to complete the program may vary.) Number of credits to complete certificate program may vary based on number of credits completed in student’s master’s program.
  • Related Occupations: Standard Occupational Classification (SOC) code of 21-1012.00 - Educational, Vocational, and School Counselors
  • Tuition, Fees, Books, & Room & Board Costs: Tuition, Fees, Room & and Board Costs are based on prevailing rate of the year in which courses applicable certificate program are taken. Please visit http://www.stjohns.edu/services/financial/bursar/tuition
  • Federal Student Loan Debt: There were no graduates in the 2010-2011 academic year.
  • Private Loan Debt: There were no graduates in the 2010-2011 academic year.
  • Program Completion in Normal Time: There were no graduates in the 2010-2011 academic year.
  • 2011 Job Placement Rate: There were no graduates in the 2010-2011 academic year.

 

Graduate Admission Information
The School of Education
Office of Graduate Admission
(718) 990-2304
graded@stjohns.edu