Master of Science in School Counseling

Purpose and Philosophy:
The School Counseling Program at Gwynedd-Mercy College seeks to provide a strong grounding in the skills necessary for entry into the counseling profession with particular emphasis on the study of the helping processes and the behavioral sciences. The curriculum is designed to encourage reflective practice whereby the counselor consistently reviews his/her behavior in light of its effectiveness and in relation to current research findings. Students counselors are also given the opportunity to apply their knowledge in supervised practicum settings with children and adolescents.

The School Counseling Program is divided into three sequences, which integrate theory and research knowledge with appropriate field experiences in the various competency areas. Students who complete the program successfully will be eligible for certification as Elementary or Secondary School Counselors within the state of Pennsylvania.

Graduate Office: (215) 646-7300, ext. 175 or ext. 451
Program Director: Daniel Harvey, PhD
Faculty:
Ms. Danielle Budenz
Dr. Keith Cetera
Mr. Don Fountain
Dr. Beth McWilliams