
School Counseling
Vital Statistics
Number of graduates in 2021-2022 academic year (Aug 21, Dec 21, May 22): 7
Completion rate: 64%
Licensure or certification exam pass rate: 100%
Job attainment rate of graduates: 100% of those seeking employment
Program Overview
A program designed to prepare graduates to become professional school counselors (guidance counselor) capable of working collaboratively within Pk-12 school settings.
The 60-credit-hour M.S. in School Counseling program prepares graduates for the dynamic role of a school counselor capable of working collaboratively within a Pk-12 school setting. As a certified school counselor, individuals may be responsible for such tasks/activities as classroom guidance instruction, individualized counseling, needs-based work with student groups, consultation with parents and classroom teachers, and collaborating to develop effective programming, and empowering students to make appropriate life decisions.
Program Objectives
- Objective 1: The program will recruit, admit, and retain qualified applicants.
- Objective 2: The program will provide didactic and experiential opportunities for graduates to become competent and ethical practitioners of counseling or human relations within a multicultural and pluralistic society.
- Objective 3: Alumni of the program will achieve licensure/employment within their field within one year of graduation at an 85% rate.
Curriculum
Candidacy
Frequently Asked Questions
Degree Program Schedule
Courses are offered in the late afternoons and evenings to accommodate students who have full-time work responsibilities. The program may be completed on either a full-time or part-time basis. All graduate work must be completed within five years of being awarded candidacy.
Application deadline is December 31, 2022 for Spring 2023 admission; July 31, 2023 for Fall 2023 admission. Completed applications, including standardized test scores (GRE/MAT test scores only required if overall GPA is below 3.0), should be submitted with your application. If you have any questions about the application process, please contact graduateschool@husson.
For more information
Name |
Phone and Email | Address |
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![]() Professor, Director, Graduate Counseling Programs |
207.992.4912 drewd@husson.edu |
101E Darling Learning Center Husson University 1 College Circle Bangor, Maine 04401 |
![]() Assistant Professor |
207.973.1014 edelmanr@husson.edu |
101D Darling Learning Center Husson University 1 College Circle Bangor, Maine 04401 |
![]() Assistant Professor |
207.941.7119 fucillos@husson.edu |
101C Darling Learning Center Husson University 1 College Circle Bangor, Maine 04401 |
![]() Assistant Professor, Clinical Coordinator |
207.592.0730 stevensje@husson.edu |
101 Darlings Learning Center Husson University 1 College Circle Bangor, Maine 04401 |