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  • Athletic Leadership, M.A. (Online)
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  • Counseling Services, M.A. (School Counseling Concentration)
  • Doctor of Educational Leadership, Ed.D.
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  • School Psychology, Ed.S.
  • Special Education, M.A. (Online)
  • Teacher Leadership, M.A.

College of Education and Human Services

  • Athletic Leadership, M.A. (Online)
  • Clinical Mental Health Counseling, M.A.
  • Counseling Services, M.A. (School Counseling Concentration)
  • Doctor of Educational Leadership, Ed.D.
  • Educational Leadership, M.A. (Principal Leadership Cohort)
  • Higher Education Assessment, Analytics and Change Management, M.S.
  • Master of Arts in Teaching, M.A.T.
  • Master of Science in Nursing, MSN (Online)
  • Organizational Leadership, M.A.
  • Organizational Leadership, M.A. (Online)
  • Post-Baccalaureate Teacher Certifications
  • School Psychology, Ed.S.
  • Special Education, M.A. (Online)
  • Teacher Leadership, M.A.
Contact us about Graduate Programs

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  • Graduate Education, Leadership & Counseling Academic Policy Manual (PDF)
Related Links
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    Compare Psychology and Counseling Related Programs
    See if you qualify for a GRE/MAT waiver or deferral
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Explore educational specialist degrees, master’s degrees, a doctoral degree and certificates in a variety of areas including education, counseling, nursing and organizational leadership. You’ll benefit from moderate to small class sizes, engaged and accomplished faculty members and internships in every certificate and degree program. 

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Rider graduates have a reputation for being agents of change in their organizations and upholding excellent standards. Rider graduates work in a variety of fields within schools, organizations, government agencies, nonprofits and higher education.

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“During my time in the counseling program, I was introduced to some of the most caring and compassionate professors. Through my classes I was able to recognize my potential and how much I was capable of as a leader, counselor, student and human being."

— Sravya Gummaluri ’20, Clinical Mental Health Counseling

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Christina Hamme Peterson

Professor and Chair of the Department of Graduate Education, Leadership, and Counseling

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cpeterson [at] rider.edu

609-895-5487

College of Education and Human Services

  • Athletic Leadership, M.A. (Online)
  • Clinical Mental Health Counseling, M.A.
  • Counseling Services, M.A. (School Counseling Concentration)
  • Doctor of Educational Leadership, Ed.D.
  • Educational Leadership, M.A. (Principal Leadership Cohort)
  • Higher Education Assessment, Analytics and Change Management, M.S.
  • Master of Arts in Teaching, M.A.T.
  • Master of Science in Nursing, MSN (Online)
  • Organizational Leadership, M.A.
  • Organizational Leadership, M.A. (Online)
  • Post-Baccalaureate Teacher Certifications
  • School Psychology, Ed.S.
  • Special Education, M.A. (Online)
  • Teacher Leadership, M.A.
Contact us about Graduate Programs

609-896-5353

  • Graduate Education, Leadership & Counseling Academic Policy Manual (PDF)
Related Links
    Information for Counseling Students
    Compare Psychology and Counseling Related Programs
    See if you qualify for a GRE/MAT waiver or deferral
    Praxis Information

Contact Us

609-896-5048
[email protected]

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