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ACCEPTANCE RATE

82.70%

FINANCIAL AID RATE

99%

STUDENT TEACHER RATIO

12:1

DEGREE OFFERED ONLINE

48

FINANCIAL AID AWARD AVG.

$24,880

Average Grants + Scholarship Aid Awarded to Undergraduate Students

Percent of Full-Time Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid

Percent of Students Paying In-State Tuition vs Out-of-State Tuition

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Guidance Counselor Degree

The guidance counselor program at Canisius College prepares students for careers as university professors, school administrators, and educational consultants, as well as school counselors. The program focuses on applying theory and principles of guidance and counseling to the provision of support for the personal, social, educational, and vocational development of students, as well as organizing guidance services within educational institutions. Program courses include: legal and professional requirements, therapeutic counselor intervention, vocational counseling, and related sociological and psychological foundations. Get more details below including other New York colleges that offer guidance counselor degrees.

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Canisius College (Canisius)

854 Long Pond Road, Rochester, NY

Canisius College was founded in 1870 in Buffalo, New York by the Society of Jesus and one of 28 Jesuit institutions in the nation.  Canisius College is a private four year institution that boasts modern facilities, small classroom sizes, and an educated and professional faculty. The Campus is 77 acres and houses 32 buildings, and provides students will all the resources necessary to obtain a good education.

Academics

Canisius College offers over 125 majors and minors, with accreditation coming from several sources. The faculty is highly qualified, and the offering range from graduate to post-graduate degrees. Some programs are offered online to accommodate students with more difficult schedules.

Programs offered include:

Admissions and Financial Aid

Students interested in enrolling at Canisius College can complete the online application. For information regarding admissions and requirements students can contact the admissions office. Financial aid is available to eligible students. Students in need of financial id should contact the financial aid office and begin the process to determine eligibility.

Athletics

The Canisius College Golden Griffins participate in the NCAA Division I and the MAAC (Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference). Recent years have seen successes in Canisius College's Lacrosse and Baseball teams.

Sports programs:

  • Baseball/Softball
  • Basketball
  • Cross Country
  • Golf
  • Hockey
  • Lacrosse
  • Soccer
  • Swimming & Diving
  • Rowing
  • Synchronized Swimming
  • Volleyball

Students Enrolled in the Guidance Counselor Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Canisius has offered the following programs for students:

  • Master's Degree
  • Post-Masters Certificate

Students by Academic Level (2019)

 Graduates
Master's Degree20
Post-Masters Certificate0

Students by Gender (2019)

 Graduates
Male2
Female18

Students by Race (2019)

 Graduates
Black3
Hispanic3
White11
Multiple Races1
Unknown2

Source: IPEDS Survey 2012-2020: Data obtained from the US Dept. of Education's Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS). Data may vary depending on school and academic year.

Career Options for Graduates

Upon completion of the Guidance Counselor program at Canisius, most students have pursued careers in the following fields:

Educational, Guidance, School, and Vocational Counselors

Description

Counsel individuals and provide group educational and vocational guidance services.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, educational, guidance, school, and vocational counselors employment is expected to grow at a rate of 8.2% from 2014 to 2024

Salary & Wages

  • Rochester, NY
    • Total Employment: 1
    • Average Hourly Rate: $26.30
    • Average Annual Salary: $54700

Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).

Admission Requirements & Details

The admissions information below may give you an idea of the candidates Canisius College accepts. The details may include application requirements and recommendations, as well as any college or dual credits that may be transferred.

College Credits Accepted

  • Dual Credits
  • Life Experience Credits
  • AP Course Credits
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Academics & Student Services

Student Services

To support students and graduates, Canisius College may provide student services including:

  • Distance learning
  • Weekend and night classes available
  • Remedial courses
  • Career path counseling
  • Employing students to lower education costs
  • Assistance to find work

Intercollegiate Athletics

Canisius College is a Member of National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), with many of the sports belonging to the NCAA Division I without football classification. The most popular sports played are listed below:

  • Baseball (Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference)
  • Basketball (Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference)
  • Track and Field (Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference)
  • Golf
  • Ice Hockey
  • Lacrosse
  • Rowing
  • Soccer
  • Softball
  • Swimming and Diving
  • Volleyball