Program Overview:
School Counseling Master’s Program (48 Credits)
The School Counseling program is intended to prepare professionals for the demanding task of meeting needs of children and adolescents in P-12 school settings. Competencies in working with students, parents, teachers and administrators are developed through a combination of course work in theory, application, and the internships in school counseling. Competence in school counseling is gained through course work in traditional and comprehensive developmental guidance programs, child and adolescent development and psychology, theory-based and specialized interventions with a focus on advocacy and social justice, counseling skills to meet the unique needs of students and help close the achievement gap, and tests, measurement and appraisal. The internships in school counseling allow students to take knowledge gained from course work and apply it to practical situations in a school setting. This is done under the cooperative supervision of a New York State-certified school counselor and a faculty liaison. There are no electives in this program, which allows course work to be focused within the program.
Program Contacts:
To email the chairperson of Counseling,
Dr. Claudia Lingertat-Putnam, Counseling
Program Webpage,
School Counseling M.S.E.D.
Program Requirements:
Requirements for Master’s Degree Candidacy
- Students are eligible for candidacy after completing four graduate courses (12 credit hours from core degree requirements, not prerequisites) at The College of Saint Rose with at least a “B” in each course. These courses cannot be repeated, and they must include CSL 500, Counseling Theory and Practice, CSL 510, Introduction to Professional School Counseling, and CSL 530, Issues in Lifespan Development in Counseling.
- In addition to the academic requirement for candidacy, the professional performance of each student will be considered in a Counseling/College Student Services faculty review utilizing the Professional Qualities Assessment (PQA). The Counseling/College Student Services faculty will recommend each student on his/her interpersonal skills, potential to do graduate-level work, and potential to become a competent college student services professional.
- Students will be notified in writing as to the status of their candidacy. Students who are denied candidacy are required to meet with the program Chairperson and faculty to discuss the reason(s) for dismissal from the program.
Evaluation of Master’s Degree Candidates
The evaluation of master’s degree candidates is as follows:
- Students must successfully pass the comprehensive examination (CSL 999) after completing the core counseling coursework or write a thesis (CSL 599). Students who elect to write a thesis in lieu of the comprehensive examination should make this decision prior to the completion of the first 18 hours of study. The thesis option is dependent upon the acceptance of a thesis advisor from among the department faculty;
- Students must maintain a GPA of 3.0 or better in all course work; and
- Students must demonstrate competent and ethical clinical work by successfully passing two 300-hour internships during their final semester in the program.
Required Core Courses (30 credits)
| CSL 500 | Counseling Theory and Practice | 3 |
| CSL 505 | Research in Counseling | 3 |
| CSL 528 | Clinical Counsel Skills | 3 |
| CSL 529 | Measurements, Statistics and Appraisal | 3 |
| CSL 530 | Issues in Life-Span Development in Counseling | 3 |
| CSL 540 | Social & Cultural Foundations in Counseling | 3 |
| CSL 553 | Group Counseling & Dynamics | 3 |
| CSL 554 | Career Development | 3 |
| CSL 589 | Masters Seminar & Ethics in Counseling 1 | 3 |
| CSL 590 | Master's Seminar 2: Advanced Topics in Counseling | 3 |
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| CSL 999 | Comprehensive Exam | 0 |
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| CSL 599 | Thesis | 1-6 |
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| CSL 584 | Comprehensive Examination Workshop | 0 |
| EDU 602 | Violence Prevention | 0 |
| EDU 603 | Child Abuse Prevention | 0 |
| EDU 606 | HIV/Aids and Communicable Diseases Workshop | 0 |
| EDU 611 | Dignity For All Students | 0 |
| EPY 637 | Substance Abuse Workshop | 0 |
Required Concentration Courses in School Counseling Program (18 Credits)
| CSL 503 | Person Theory & Abnormal Psychology in School-Aged Children | 3 |
| CSL 510 | Introduction School Counseling | 3 |
| CSL 511 | Counseling Children and Adolescents in Schools | 3 |
| CSL 532 | Issues in Developmental Guidance & Education | 3 |
| CSL 591 | School Counseling Internship I | 3 |
| CSL 592 | School Counseling Internship II | 3 |
Internship/Field Experience/Service:
Required Courses:
| CSL 591 | School Counseling Internship I | 3 |
| CSL 592 | School Counseling Internship II | 3 |
Culminating Academic Experiences:
Required Course:
| CSL 589 | Masters Seminar & Ethics in Counseling 1 | 3 |
| CSL 590 | Master's Seminar 2: Advanced Topics in Counseling | 3 |
Professional Accreditation:
The College of Saint Rose, sponsored by the Sisters of Saint Joseph of Carondelet, Albany Province, is chartered by the Board of Regents of New York State. All of its degrees and programs are registered and its professional programs are fully approved by the Board of Regents through the New York State Education Department.
The College of Saint Rose is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education, 3624 Market Street, Philadelphia, PA 19104 (267-284-5000). The Middle States Commission on Higher Education is an institutional accrediting agency recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education and the Council for Higher Education Accreditation.
The specialized accrediting agencies noted below are recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education and/or the Council for Higher Education Accreditation: Programs offered by The College of Saint Rose for the preparation of all school professionals, leading to initial and advanced certifications, are accredited by the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education.
Admissions and Financial Aid Information:
General Admission Information
Eligibility for admission to The College of Saint Rose graduate programs is typically based upon the following minimum requirements:
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Submission of a completed application and a Statement of Purpose of approximately 300 words detailing the applicant’s goals for graduate study.
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Evidence of the possession of a baccalaureate degree from an accredited institution through submission of official transcripts from all undergraduate and graduate institutions attended
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Academic and professional qualifications for graduate study, as indicated by two letters of recommendation.
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A grade point average of 3.0 (on a 4.0 scale), overall and in the undergraduate major.
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Other admission criteria specified by academic programs such as submission of resumes, writing samples, portfolios, test scores, and participation in interviews or admissions workshops.
Applicants to The College of Saint Rose are responsible for completing their applications by submitting all required components. Prospective students may wish to visit our website for online application options and downloadable forms.
See Graduate Admissions section for more information.
Financial Aid
The College of Saint Rose has long been committed to the premise that a quality education should be within the reach of qualified students. To this end, the College serves its student body through a comprehensive program of federal, state, and institutional financial aid. While the basic responsibility for financing education lies with the students and their families, scholarships, loans, and/or assistantships can supplement insufficient family resources. The amount of aid available through the College is limited and is awarded on the basis of academic merit. All financial assistance from the College is subject to adjustment if the recipients are later granted aid from other sources. Financial aid awards are contingent upon students’ maintaining good academic standing and satisfactory academic progress.
See Financial Aid section for more information.
Additional School Counseling Admission Information:
Requirements for Admission to the Counseling Master’s Degree Programs (M.S. in Education)
- Completion of application for graduate study;
- An undergraduate GPA of 3.0 or higher;
- At least two letters of recommendation, one which addresses the applicant’s character and potential to be a counselor, and one which addresses the applicant’s scholarship and is written by a professional qualified to make that assessment;
- Completion of a bachelor’s degree, which included nine hours of psychology course work beyond Introduction to Psychology, which may include or be similar to child or adolescent development, theories of personality, or educational psychology for School Counseling students; abnormal psychology, theories of personality, child, adolescent or adult development for Mental Health Counseling (Community) students; and adolescent and adult development, theories of personality or abnormal psychology for Mental Health Counseling (College) students. These courses must have been taken within five years prior to admission to the degree program in Counseling. If applicants have not taken the course(s), they must do so during their first 18 graduate credit hours. These prerequisite courses may be taken at the undergraduate level. They may also be taken at the graduate level, but may not be counted as electives within the program or as part of the required 48 or 60 credit hours and they cannot be taken pass/fail.
- An essay discussing the applicant’s objectives and motivation for pursuing a graduate degree in Counseling, an understanding of his/her preferred program and a discussion of how this degree will meet the applicant’s professional development plans;
- A resume demonstrating work and volunteer experience in the field; and
- Attendance at an Admissions Workshop. During each semester, Admissions Workshops are held on campus. A Workshop must be attended for admission into the program. The Workshops provide program information and also allow for individual and group interviews.
Students are admitted to the Master’s Degree programs in the fall or spring semesters.
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