The counseling program requires 54 credits. The rehabilitation counseling program requires 56 credits. The school counseling program requires 60 credits. Transfer of credits is individually determined upon admission. Transfer credits are only given for courses that can be documented as substantially equivalent to a University at Albany program course.
All students complete a pre-practicum, a practicum, and an internship.
The school counseling internship, which is full-time, is completed in the second fall in a school setting. A placement coordinator assists students in arranging all fieldwork requirements. Practicum and internship are supervised on site as well as by University at Albany faculty supervisors. Financial Aid Financial aid is generally not available. Some students may be able to obtain work study or assistantship positions, but these are limited.