M.A. Counseling in Educational Settings

The Masters in Counseling in Educational Settings (school counseling) program is accredited by The Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP). 

This program prepares individuals for careers as School Counselors in K-12 educational settings. 

School Counseling

For individuals who aspire to careers in K-12 schools, this program leads to a Master of Arts degree in Counseling in Educational Settings, and also, New Jersey certification in School Counseling. Graduates may work in elementary, middle, and/or secondary school settings, providing student counseling services. Such services include individual and group counseling for students regarding personal, social, and educational needs; consultation with faculty and other professional staff; assessment of individual students regarding personal-social, academic and career interests and needs; consultation with families regarding the individual.  Also educational progress and career-related plans, as well as one's personal and social development; and working cooperatively with community resources in assisting individuals and families.

Methods of Instruction

This is a 60 credit program. Due to the varied course requirements, courses will be delivered using multiple modalities that reflect pedagogically appropriate instruction by integrating technological tools that increase access and equity for all students. Methods of instruction will include lectures, discussions, demonstrations by the professor and class members, cooperative learning activities, project based learning, reflective journals, guest lecturers, Zoom presentations, and Canvas cooperative learning activities.​

For more information about admission and course requirements please visit Global Learning and Partnerships of Rowan University.

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Admission Requirements:

The following is a list of items required to begin the application process for the program. There may be additional actions or materials required for admission to the program.

• Completed Application Form
• No application fee required
• Bachelor's degree (or its equivalent) from an accredited institution of higher learning
• Official transcripts from all colleges attended (regardless of number of credits earned)
• Current professional resume
• Typewritten statement of professional objectives
  • In a maximum of two pages, tell us about how you might use this program to advance your career. Educational goals beyond the master's level, if applicable, are also relevant. Place your objectives within a context that includes your experiences and the way these have influenced you in considering counseling as a career path.
• Two letters of recommendation from professional sources that speak to the applicant's academic aptitude
• Recommended minimum cumulative GPA of 3.00 (On a 4.0 scale)
• Interview (The Faculty Admissions Committee will contact applicants directly to schedule an interview. The interview will be via Zoom).

Meet the Faculty

Dr. Kara Ieva

Dr. Peng Wang

Dr. Zalphia Wilson-Hill

Dr. Cebrail Karayigit