Become a school counselor to proactively support children, teens and families. Work from a data-driven perspective to guide academic, career, social and emotional aspects of student success. Learn comprehensive strategies to develop, manage and evaluate methods of intervention to lead effective school counseling programming.
Quick Facts
Rolling Admission Apply Anytime
You Can Start Fall, Spring or Summer
Delivery Option Main Campus
Cost Per Credit Hour $471
Credit Hours 60
Estimated Completion Time 2 Years
Overview
The school counseling program builds upon a core of psychological and educational foundations and specialization areas including counseling theory, group process, appraisal, and vocational development and decision-making.
At SUNY Oswego you will participate in supervised practice in individual and group counseling, field work consultation experiences and comprehensive professional services in school, college and social agency settings.
Elective courses, practice and field experiences can focus on a desired institutional placement such as elementary, middle, junior high and/or senior high school, college settings and agencies. Following admission, you will discuss the total program with your designated faculty advisor.
Practice and Field Experiences
Oswego offers experiences at places such as: elementary, middle, junior high and/or senior high school, college settings and agencies.
Outcomes
Graduates of this program will be eligible for initial New York State certification as a school counselor. Students in the master’s program can earn the certificate at the same time as their master’s, increasing employability upon graduation.
Career Opportunities
- School counselor
- School district personnel
The SUNY Oswego School Counseling Program prepared me for my experience as a School Counselor, making me both student centered and data driven.
Program Resources
Information Sessions
Learn about our graduate programs through our information sessions today!
Diversity Graduate Fellowship Program
Prospective students may be eligible for an award which includes an annual stipend, in addition to fully-paid tuition for full-time study.
More than 120 Graduate Assistantships Offered
Assistantships provide an opportunity to gain experience through professional work on campus.
$500,000
in total awards given every year to our graduate students
The Power of SUNY Tuition
Achieving your long-term career goals shouldn’t come at the expense of your immediate financial security. Oswego offers low tuition compared to many private colleges. Never sacrificing quality for affordability, our graduate students are receiving a nationally accredited program that will translate into effective knowledge and opportunities.
Admission Requirements
A cumulative grade point average of 3.0 or better is recommended for applicants to be competitive in the application process.
Graduate Record Examination (GRE) scores are optional for admission. For those students who have a GPA below a 3.0, it is highly recommended.
In 500 words or less, describe your personal achievements relating to your academic interests, and detail your educational and professional objectives with reasoning for applying to SUNY Oswego. This statement will help the review team better understand and evaluate your application.
Include a professional resume or curriculum vitae that includes your academic history, professional background and any accomplishments of note. This document should provide details that support your admittance to the program.
Indicate two names with valid email addresses. We will send an email request directly to the references on your behalf. These references should be able to speak to your character, work ethic and abilities.
Prospective students are charged a non-refundable $65 fee for processing the application.