School counselors are vital to fostering healthy school environments so children can thrive. This program is designed for educators in international schools who want to advance their skills and knowledge to promote the social and emotional well-being of students inside and outside the classroom. Lehigh鈥檚 International School Counseling students benefit not just from faculty expertise, but also in learning from鈥攁nd networking with鈥攅ach other about issues and strategies in school settings around the world. The program attracts a very diverse group of educators with a wide range of backgrounds who enrich the curriculum by sharing their experiences. The certificate program requires four courses for 12 credits. This hybrid program can be completed in a year, with two courses online and two in person at intensive summer institutes at locations in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, and Athens, Greece, in alternating years. The certificate course can be a springboard to Lehigh鈥檚 , with all 12 credits applied to the master鈥檚 program. Many students choose this option.
