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The graduate program in school
counseling adheres to the cohort
concept. Applicants are are accepted for a program of
study beginning with either the summer or fall semester.
Applicants for admission to the school
counseling program may enter from a variety of backgrounds.
Persons engaged in the education and helping professions
such as those in schools, social agencies, hospitals,
court settings, and community-action programs are encouraged
to apply. In addition, eligible for admission are those
who have earned bachelors or master’s degrees
as majors in psychology, sociology, law or the related
behavioral sciences.
To be considered for admission to NYIT's
Masters of Science in School Counseling Program applicants
must:
- possess a bachelor’s degree (or its equivalent)
from an accredited college or university;
- demonstrate the ability to pursue graduate study
successfully; that is, to have attained a minimum
overall undergraduate grade point average (GPA) of
B (3.00);
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applicants with a GPA of
2.85 - 2.99 will be granted the status of “accepted
with conditions” until the completion
of 12 graduate credits with a GPA of 3.00 or
higher.
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applicants with an undergraduate
GPA of less than 2.85 must take the GRE exam
and earn a minimum of 1000; this will enable
an applicant to be granted the status of “accepted
with conditions” until the completion
of 12 graduate credits with a GPA of 3.00 or
higher.
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present evidence of the ability
to facilitate interpersonal relationships, an interest
in the educational process and a commitment to student
success in school; and an ability to work as part
of a school team, as assessed in an individual and/or
group interviews with program faculty, alumni, school
district partners, and current students, a writing
sample, and attested to through references;
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submit three references (for
example, from an employer, a professor or a personal
character reference) attesting to the applicant's
leadership and advocacy skills.
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Matriculation Requirements
Matriculated
students are expected to demonstrate proficiency in
oral, written expression and critical thinking, and
maintain a cumulative GPA of 3.00 or above. Students
with a GPA below 3.00, but with a cumulative GPA of
2.85 or above will be placed on academic probation.
An interim assessment of progress is conducted at the
completion of 12 credits.
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Transfer Credits
Before
matriculation, graduate students may apply to the graduate
faculty chairperson and program coordinator for permission
to transfer up to six (6) credits with grades of 3.0
or higher from other accredited graduate programs. At
the chairperson's discretion, the courses may be accepted
for transfer credit. These credits may not have been
used for the awarding of another degree.
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