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Duquesne University 
This CACREP accredited program prepares graduates for school counseling certification, and licensure as a professional counselor (LPC) which is essential employment in the mental health field and private practice. Students who take at least 6 credits per semester receive a 25% tuition award. Students may complete the Master’s of Science in Education in School Counseling program within 2 years or also have the option of completing the program on a part-time basis. Classes are held during weeknights. Graduates are very successful in obtaining employment in school and mental health settings.
Strengths of the 60-credit School Counseling program include:
25% Tuition Award: The Duquesne University School of Education is committed to assisting our students financially. The School of Education offers all students pursuing a master’s degree in School Counseling program a 25% tuition award for semesters in which students complete 6 or more credits
Accreditation: Accreditation by the Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP). Some states require graduation from a CACREP accredited program to obtain Licensure as a Professional Counselor (LPC)
Licensure and Certification: The program meets the academic requirements in Pennsylvania (and most other states) for both School Counseling Certification, and Licensure as a Professional Counselor (LPC), which is essential for working in the mental health field
Level II Certification: This program satisfies the Pennsylvania Department of Education’s (PDE) academic requirements for level II instructional (teacher) certification for persons with a level I instructional (teacher) certificate
Time to Degree: Earning your Master’s degree in School Counseling can be completed within two (2) years by taking 9-12 credits per semester
Full-time and Part-time options: Students have the option to complete the program on a full-, half-, or part-time basis if desired
No Pre-requisites: This program accepts students with Bachelor’s degrees in a variety of areas. There are no undergraduate pre-requisites, other than having a Bachelor’s degree
Small to Moderate Class Sizes: Classes typically range from 6-25 students and are conveniently held in the evenings allowing students to remain employed during the day
Variety of Fieldwork Options: Students have the opportunity to experience a variety of schools and mental health agencies for fieldwork
Large Alumni Base: As a graduate of this program, you will be amongst the 1200 alumni who are leaving an impression on the field of mental health as leaders and innovators.
Institution Location
600 Forbes Avenue
109 Canevin Hall
Pittsburgh PA, US
15282
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Specialty
School Counseling
Locations and Delivery Types
Pittsburgh, PA
Program Degree
M.S.Ed.
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Accredited Under Standards
2016
- Graduates of this program are considered CACREP graduates beginning October 1, 1991
- Accreditation Start Date: April 1, 1993
- Accreditation Expiration: April 30, 2034
- Accreditation Status: Accredited
Status Information
The specialized practice area was found to substantially meet the standards with some minor standards-related deficiencies for which the Board requires further information.
Additional information is required for the following standards:
1.S – The Counselor Education Program needs to ensure that at least half of the course credit hours are taught by core faculty.
1.T – The Counselor Education Program needs to report back on adherence to the 12:1 FTE student to faculty ratio.
3.H – The Counselor Education Program needs to report back on practicum supervision requirements.
3.L – The Counselor Education Program needs to report back on internship supervision requirements.
3.P.5 – The Counselor Education Program needs to address site supervisor qualifications.
3.Q – The Counselor Education Program needs to address orientation, consultation, and professional development opportunities for site supervisors.