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School Counseling, CAS

Program Requirements

The CAS program in School Counseling is not currently accepting applications. We recommend prospective students consider the master’s degree in School Counseling, M.S. If you have any questions or would like to discuss other graduate degree options, please contact:

Breana Nieves Vergara, Assistant Director of Graduate Admissions
bknieves@syr.edu|315.443.2505
Breana Nieves Vergara

Resources and forms for current students

The School Counseling certificate program requires 30 graduate credits. It can be completed full-time in two semesters, or taken part-time for students who are also working full time. This program is fully customized for each student in collaboration with their advisor.

A total of 60 credits is required to receive New York Certification as a School Counselor. This program typically includes 12-30 credits towards that requirements, depending on previous counseling experience and graduate coursework. For graduates of a counseling and human services master’s program, only 12 credits beyond the master’s degree are required.

Coursework areas may include:

  • The Counselor in the Schools
  • College Access and Retention
  • Counseling Children and Adolescents
  • Crisis Counseling
  • Leadership and Implementation
  • Substance Abuse Counseling
  • Play Therapy

Students must also complete a special project, typical as part of one of their courses. More information on academic requirements available in the Syracuse University Course Catalog.