Master’s Degree in School Counseling

Pricing and Requirements

 Alfred-site-pic-6Affordable Pricing: Your complete Master’s degree in School Counseling only costs $26,700.  Only $1,335 per 3-credit course!

Program Description

The Alfred University Master’s in School Counseling Program is a 60-credit program. Students who complete this program will earn a Master’s in School Counseling and be eligible for Professional Certification in New York State. Courses are offered In-Person/Online Hybrid on Saturdays or Sundays during the school year.  In-person classes are offered in Brooklyn, Long Island, and Westchester.

Application Requirements and Procedures

The following items are required as part of the application process:

  1. Completed Alfred University Application for Graduate Study – Apply online
  2. A $60 application fee (Click here to pay)
  3. Two letters of recommendation from individuals (supervisors, previous professors) who can attest to your qualifications for graduate study
  4. Cover letter / resume
  5. Official undergraduate and graduate transcripts (if applicable)
  6. An interview with a faculty member
  7. Personal statement (You must submit a written statement describing career goals and reasons for the chosen field of graduate study. Outline topics of special interest and also include relevant experience such as internships, co-ops, or other professional activities.)

Students interested in applying should contact CITE office for further information, 718-923-9333, or visit the Apply Now section of this website.

Alfred-site-pic-2Application Deadline

The Master’s Degree in School Counseling is a cohort program which starts September. Please see full program schedule here. The deadline for the September 2027 start is August 15th.

Financial Information
The fee for each three-credit course is $1,335. On-campus courses cost $1,335. The complete cost for the 60-credit Master’s Degree is $26,700. The cost of books, campus visits, and instructional materials is not included. Financial aid is available through Alfred University. A $200 enrollment deposit is due upon acceptance into the program. This deposit is refundable upon successful completion of the program.

Convenient Schedule
Courses are offered In-Person/Online Hybrid on Saturdays and/or Sundays during the school year. In-person classes are offered in Brooklyn, Long Island, and Westchester. This program does require one trip to Alfred University in the second summer of the program.  Course location and dates are subject to change. Please view the schedule page for full program dates.

Credit Transfers
Alfred University may allow up to 6 graduate credits for transfer into the program.  All coursework must correspond to the coursework in the program because course requirements are mandated by New York State.  Students must earn a grade of B or better and the courses must be taken at the graduate level.  Acceptance of transfer credits is at the sole discretion of the program director.  Students that accept transfer credits may fall below the 6 credit minimum for receiving federal financial aid for that semester.

The following courses are not accepted for transfer from outside institutions:

COUN 602: Professional and Ethical Foundations of Counseling

COUN 604: Foundations of School Counseling

COUN 652: Techniques in Family Therapy

COUN 605: Career Counseling

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