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: The number of credits needed to complete the program may vary based on the student's master's degree. The usual number of total credits is 60 credits. Students should plan to begin the program in the spring semester.
  • 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
  • Median Federal Student Loan Debt: No statistical data available since there were less than 10 graduates in the 2011-2012 academic year.
  • Median Private Loan Debt:No statistical data available since there were less than 10 graduates in the 2011-2012 academic year.
  • Program Completion in Normal Time:No statistical data available since there were less than 10 graduates in the 2011-2012 academic year.
  • Job Placement Rate: Awaiting establishment of NCES methodology to calculate this rate. 

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