NYU Steinhardt Master’s in School Counseling | OnlineNYU Steinhardt Master’s in School Counseling | OnlineNYU Steinhardt Master’s in School Counseling | Online

NYU Steinhardt’s online master of arts in School Counseling program prepares aspiring pre-K–12 school counselors to pursue certification and employment in counseling practice and research techniques through the lens of equity and social justice.NYU Steinhardt’s online master of arts in School Counseling program prepares aspiring pre-K–12 school counselors to pursue certification and employment in counseling practice and research techniques through the lens of equity and social justice.NYU Steinhardt’s online master of arts in School Counseling program prepares aspiring pre-K–12 school counselors to pursue certification and employment in counseling practice and research techniques through the lens of equity and social justice.

  • No GRE Required — We seek students with diverse and wide-ranging experiences, who strive to change the lives of students who are in need. As part of the application process, GRE scores are not required.
  • Complete in Fewer Than Two Years — Program admissions is on a rolling basis, and depending on your start date, you could earn your school counseling master’s online in as few as five terms.
  • Rigorous, Hands-On Preparation — Build your skills through our MPCAC-accredited curriculum, as well as through counseling lab, practicum, and internship experiences.

Gain Real-World Practice

600 hours

of internship experience at NYU Steinhardt-approved sites near your community

100 hours

of real-world practicum experience at NYU Steinhardt-approved sites near your community

11% increase

in projected employment from 2020–20301

Change the Lives of Students in Need

Our program prepares aspiring school counselors to pursue certification and employment in public and private schools nationwide.

Choose from two concentrations: K–12 or Bilingual School Counseling, which teaches you to address challenges experienced by students for whom English is a second language.

  • Use our interactive digital campus to practice leadership skills.
  • Gain real-world practice at schools near your community.
  • Apply key skills through in-person networking and collaboration

NYU Steinhardt also offers an on-campus version of the Master of Arts in School Counseling degree. Learn more today. 

Collaborate with a classmate during an online counseling lab that will prepare you for your practicum and internship experiences. Then, during 100 hours of practicum experience, and 600 combined internship hours, help pre-K–12 students at NYU-approved public or private schools in your area live healthy lives and thrive.

In addition, when available, visit the NYU Steinhardt campus in New York City for an in-person immersion experience. Apply the key skills learned in the program through intensive training alongside classmates, with Steinhardt faculty support.

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Become a Leader Who Helps Students Thrive

1Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Outlook Handbook, School and Career Counselors. Accessed Nov. 2, 2021. arrow_upwardReturn to footnote reference