Changes in certification requirements are anticipated from New York State and the program may be modified accordingly. Degree and Certification Requirements New York state presently requires successful completion of 30 hours of graduate study and a supervised internship for provisional certification as a school counselor. This certification is valid for five years. Permanent certification requires further graduate study through completion of a total of 60 credits in guidance and counseling, attainment of the master's degree and two years of relevant experience. Guidance and Counseling Program Summary Follow links to course descriptions.
Credit hours are in parentheses.
1 Designates courses to be completed prior to enrolling in internship or in the same semester as internship. Two Degrees Students in the guidance and counseling program interested in obtaining the M.A. in community psychology may do so by completing the advanced certificate in guidance and counseling, the community core and community counseling track in the community psychology program for a total of 78 credits. Students must seek regular advisement with each of the program directors to assure satisfactory completion of certification and degree requirements. Elective Courses Elective courses may be selected from course offerings in a number of the Sage Graduate School programs, including business administration, community psychology, education, gerontology, guidance and counseling, health education, health services administration, nursing, and public administration. The student should consult with an advisor about available elective courses, and their appropriateness to the degree program and student interests.