May 01, 2024  
2023-2024 Rivier Academic Catalog 
    
2023-2024 Rivier Academic Catalog

Educational Specialist (Ed.S.) in Counseling


This program is designed for professionals who hold a Master’s degree in counseling or a closely related field who want to pursue further education to increase the knowledge and expertise they bring to their current professional responsibilities. Students who wish to obtain school counseling licensure as part of the Ed.S. program may do so with the approval of the Program Director. The Program Director may authorize course substitutions in the program for those seeking licensure in school counseling. Students working to obtain school counseling licensure will be eligible for licensure upon completion of New Hampshire Education Department standards and requirements.

Degree Requirements (36 Credits)


Other Program Requirements


  • Candidacy review which that includes a disposition review
  • E-Portfolio review for candidacy and graduation
  • Successful completion of comprehensive examination