Well-being matters, and today’s students and teachers need the tools to manage today’s world.
That’s why Russell Sage College became the first college in the nation to partner with The Center for Positive Education. Each student in the Esteves School of Education graduates with training in Positive Education, and Russell Sage will extend the training to the greater education community with professional development opportunities.
There are several different tracks within our School Counseling program, including:
You’ll work collaboratively with other students in the educational counseling master’s and certificate programs. Courses include instruction, hands-on learning and opportunities to practice your counseling skills.
The program includes a 100-hour practicum and a 600-hour internship experience. Both include a seminar class, which allows students to collaborate and consult with faculty and each other.
Application Requirements
Our professors are professional school counselors with advanced credentials who are active members of the American School Counseling Association.
Peter Stapleton, Ph.D., Chair, Professional Education Programs “Our master’s in school counseling and certificate in school counseling has been the gold standard in the area for many years … You’re getting the education, the reputation, and the network that comes with Russell Sage College.”
Alumni of Sage’s school counseling programs are guidance counselors at public and private schools and education programs throughout New York state.
Recent graduates work as a post-secondary counselor at a private school in New York City; as elementary school counselors and a career education coordinator and College Board coordinator at public schools in the Albany area; and as an education services specialist for the National Guard.
Meet students and alumni from our educational counseling master’s programs.
We recently caught up with Tony Rivera, a 2018 graduate of the Professional School Counseling master’s degree program at Russell …
“There is so much power in learning how to use the arts to help heal,” said Bradley Heinke, who completed …
“It’s the personal connection you feel at Sage. They really care about you. My professors have kept in touch. I still love hearing from them.”
It’s hard to imagine anyone appreciating a college degree more than Chynna Marcucci. One of eight children, no one else …
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