M.S.Ed. School Counseling for Certified Teachers

Strengths of our 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

The stimulating curriculum is designed to include experiential learning, self-reflection papers, case study analysis, and group activities. Nearly all of the courses are taught in a traditional rather than a distance education format.

Counselor Education Program Objectives

The educational experiences of Duquesne's Counselor Education program:

• Are grounded in theories of wellness, holism and development
• Involve community engagement and are informed by an understanding of systemic context and multicultural theory
• Focus on the core elements of an effective helping relationship
• Emphasize self-awareness, personal development and experiential learning