Counseling Services, M.A. (School Counseling Concentration)

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“Rider has prepared me professionally and personally in more ways than I ever expected when I first started my degree. The professors and staff in the department are incredibly approachable and provide invaluable mentorship as you navigate the program and look to apply what you are learning to your future career goals. In fact, one of my former professors, Dr. Christina Peterson continues to help me realize my career aspirations as I was given the opportunity to partner with her on developing a new graduate counseling course.”

"Rider's sense of community and culture  as well as the fact that it is CACREP accredited were some of the reasons why I decided to choose Rider for my master's degree in counseling services. At Rider, not only was I able to be exposed to current and outstanding research based counseling practices, but also, I was able to develop long lasting positive relationships with my cohort, professors and advisors. I honestly would say that if I had to do it all over again I would not hesitate to choose Rider to complete such an important milestone in my career. The unconditional support, dedicated professors as well as the prestigious accreditation for the Counseling Program that Rider has to offer amongst so many other signs is a valuable reason to me to choose Rider over and over again!"

“Due to Rider's strong internship placement program, I was placed in a high school, a middle school and an elementary school. From there, I was directly able to land my current job.”