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General Contact
- School Code: 268100
- Phone: (585) 720-0660
- School Homepage
Admissions Office
Financial Aid Office
ACCEPTANCE RATE
82.70%FINANCIAL AID RATE
99%STUDENT TEACHER RATIO
12:1DEGREE OFFERED ONLINE
48FINANCIAL AID AWARD AVG.
$24,880Average 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 | |
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Master's Degree | 20 |
Post-Masters Certificate | 0 |
Students by Gender (2019)
Graduates | |
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Male | 2 |
Female | 18 |
Students by Race (2019)
Graduates | |
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Black | 3 |
Hispanic | 3 |
White | 11 |
Multiple Races | 1 |
Unknown | 2 |
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
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