The Master's of Science in School Counseling makes provision for course concentration in Elementary or Secondary School Counseling, and leads to approval for certification by the Pennsylvania Department of Education.  Special Tuition Reduction for Teachers and School Administrators: 40% for those employed by Catholic schools; 20% for those employed by non-Catholic schools

Students are required to take: the core program, including electives related to the area of concentration, the comprehensive examination, which is an integral part of the program, and demonstrate proficiency in counseling skills during one-semester Practicum and a two-semester (6 credit) Internship. A total of forty-eight (48) credits are required for the degree.

Students in the School Counseling Programs are eligible to apply for certification upon successful completion of their Master's degree program. Students seeking certification to work in Pennsylvania must complete all requirements for a Master's of Science degree in Counseling and Human Relations with a specialization in Elementary or Secondary School Counseling.

Students may take up to six years to complete the program. Students must take CHR 8605 - Lab in Counseling Skills CHR 8655 - Lab in Group Dynamics CHR 8687 - Counseling Theory & Prac and CHR 8680 - School Counseling Orientation within the first 12 hours of graduate work.

A thesis is not required, but may be done in lieu of six credits of elective study.