GSE School Counseling

Degree: M.S.Ed.
Credits: 60

Program Mission
The Master of Science in Education (M.S.Ed.) in School Counseling (S.C.) Program is designed to rigorously prepare graduates for work in a variety of school settings, including public, parochial and private elementary, middle, and high schools. The program emphasizes knowledge basic to all school counseling settings, including competence in individual, group, and career counseling, program development and evaluation, and assessment. Aligned with Fordham’s Jesuit education emphasis on cura personalis (“care of the whole person”), sensitivity to gender, culture, and social justice is fostered, and ethical decision-making skills are developed. Graduates possess a foundation in evidence-based practice, scientific-mindedness, and critical self-reflection that allow for lifelong learning and remaining current in the field. Click here to view a comprehensive student handbook for this program.

Program Objectives 
Aligned with the program’s mission, the program aims to prepare school counseling students to excel in diverse settings as professionals through the following objectives:

• Objective 1: To prepare professional school counselors that are knowledgeable and competent in the areas of individual counseling, human development, career counseling, assessment, group counseling, multicultural counseling, program development and evaluation, research methods, developmental disorders, and ethics.
  
• Objective 2: To develop ethical decision-makers in the role of professional school counselor.
  • a) Students utilize supervision and training experiences to develop clinical skills and maintain ethical standards.
• Objective 3: To develop school counseling professionals, who are sensitive to and competent in treating diverse populations.
  • a) Students acknowledge and behave with a consideration for their students', colleagues', and others' identities—treating all people with respect and dignity.
  • b) Students incorporate self-reflection and awareness into their professional identity.
  • c) Students approach their practice and coursework with consideration of social justice issues, differing worldviews, and varied cultural perspectives.
• Objective 4: To develop professional identities as school counselors with an ongoing commitment to evidence-based practice.
  • a) Students remain abreast of scientific knowledge and emerging literature in professional journals and publications.
  • b) Students are knowledgeable about the ASCA National Model for School Counselors. 

Career Path: Prepares graduates for work in a variety of school settings, including public, parochial, and private elementary, middle, and high schools.

Start Semester: Summer, Fall
Campus: Lincoln Center
Full-time/Part-time
Modality: In Person (non-virtual)

Application Deadline: April 15
Priority Deadline: January 15

Note: Applicants who submit completed applications by the priority deadline will receive early consideration for GSE School-Based Aid.

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The program emphasizes knowledge basic to all school counseling settings, including competence in individual, group, and career counseling, program development, and evaluation and assessment.

Sensitivity to gender and cultural differences and similarities is fostered, ethical decision-making skills are developed, and social justice is a priority.

 

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Browse course schedules and descriptions and review a list of courses.

NOTES: See advisor; specific schedule is subject to change and you need to look up classes each semester. Child Abuse Reporting, School Violence, and Dignity for All Students (DASA) Workshops required for certification.

Fall
Introduction to Professional School Counseling I
Pre-Practicum in Professional School Counseling I
Human Development
Assessment in Counseling
Research Methods in Counseling (online)

 

Spring
Theories of Counseling for School Counselors
Social Justice Practicum in Professional School Counseling
Career Counseling
Practicum in Career Counseling
College Counseling

 

Summer
Session 1
Multicultural Counseling

 

Session 2
Group Counseling
Pre-Practicum in Group Counseling

 

Fall
Ethics and Professional Issues in Counseling
Field Experience in Professional School Counseling I
General Psychopathology
Trauma and Interpersonal Neurobiology

 

Spring
Field Experience in Professional School Counseling II
Developmental and Intellectal Disabilities
Counseling Program Development and Evaluation
Masters Comps (May also be taken in Summer Session I)

 

 

Admissions
212-636-6400
gse_admiss@fordham.edu

Program Contact
Katheryn Roberson-Miranda, Ph.D.