Accelerated Pathway Into School Counseling Careers

Program at a Glance

• Start graduate-level School Counseling courses as an undergraduate

• Direct transition into the MSC in School Counseling

• Designed for students pursuing school-based mental health careers

• Financial support available, including scholarships and internship stipends

Who Is This Pathway For?
Undergraduate juniors and seniors majoring in:

• Psychology

• Social Work

• Human Services

• Criminal Justice

• Applied Behavioral Sciences

• Applied Educational Studies

Admissions Snapshot

• Accelerated Pathway Requirements:

  • Minimum 3.0 GPA

  • Statement of Purpose

• MSC in School Counseling Requirements:

  • Minimum 3.0 GPA

  • Two letters of recommendation

  • Statement of Purpose

  • Group interview

How It Works
Students complete four graduate-level counseling courses that apply to:

• an Accelerated Pathways School Counseling Concentration within the bachelor’s degree, and

• the MSC in School Counseling program

Courses align with CACREP core competencies and are taught with graduate-level expectations.

Graduate-Level Courses

• Professional Practice & Ethics in Counseling

• Theories of Counseling

• Trauma and Crisis

• Counseling for Career Development

Why Choose This Accelerated Pathway?

• Accelerated entry into graduate study

• Reduced time and overall cost to degree completion

• Cohort-based support and dedicated advising

• Scholarships and internship stipends available

• Preparation for high-demand school-based mental health roles

Financial Support
Eligible students may receive:

• Up to $3,100 in dual-credit scholarships

• $1,500 internship stipends during graduate practicum

Info Sessions
Learn more and attend an info session HERE.

Questions? Contact

• Astin Tafoya – atafoya@nl.edu

• Laura Paz – lpaz3@nl.edu