Industry Growth
Employment of school and career counselors is projected to grow 10% by 2030, faster than the average for all occupations. Increasing school enrollments is expected to lead to employment growth of these workers.
Master's Degree & Certification
Home School Visitor (MEd)
The master’s program in home school visitor prepares you for a rewarding career in school social work, helping students overcome personal and social barriers to academic success.
At a Glance
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Offered as
Master's
Certification
Format
On Campus
Credits
Master's: 36
Certification: 24
Avg. Time to Completion
1-2 years
College/School
Affiliation
Campus Location
- Chester, PA
Explore the Home School Visitor Program
Thank you for visiting Widener University’s home school visitor program, a professional learning community, and the ideal place to pursue your graduate education.
We offer programs for those seeking a master's degree and/or certification as a home school visitor.
Our program attracts current education professionals, as well as social workers seeking a pathway to work in PK—12 school settings.
After successful completion of the master’s degree and/or certification, graduate students are eligible for the PDE home school visitor specialist certification.
Home School Visitor Program Information
- Master's Degree: View the academic catalog for Loading... the master's degree requirements.
- Certification: View the academic catalog for Loading... the certification requirements.
Students may earn the certification for 24 credits or earn the full MEd with certification for 36 credits.
Career Outlook & Outcomes for Home & School Visitors
Why Study at Widener?
A Professional Learning Community
The program emphasizes a professional learning community (PLC) concept, where individual knowledge and work experience are integrated in course work. You will be on the fast track to building leadership, consultative, and collaborative skills, while developing dispositions to become a compassionate leader in the field.
Experiential & Field-Based Learning
Experiential and field-based learning are embedded in the program; you will develop a professional identity and hone the requisite skills to serve as an effective home school visitor.
Relationships & Individualized Attention
Choosing Widener’s home school visitor program is an investment in you—your education, your career and your future. Relationships are created and valued between faculty and graduate students. A collaborative and shared responsibility for learning and student success results in an individualized academic plan that best suits your needs and career goals.
Clubs & Organizations
Home School Visitor majors have the opportunity to join various clubs and organizations across and outside of campus to expand their network, including Kappa Delta Pi, and many more.
Our Faculty
The counselor education program is steeped in a professional learning community model that engages the pre-service counselors and home school visitors to think critically and serve as change agents.
Admissions & Aid
Our admissions and financial aid teams are here to support you every step of the way. Have a question? Ask away!
Admissions Information
Our admissions and financial aid teams are here to support you every step of the way. Have a question? Ask away!
- Complete the online application
- Copy of your Resume.
- Personal Statement.
- Have an official transcript sent from all previous graduate and undergraduate programs.
- Submit one letter of recommendation from colleagues, supervisors, or college professors.
- You'll also have an admissions interview with a faculty advisor.
Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis.
Financial Aid
Because Widener is a private institution, we're able to offer financial assistance that brings our education within reach for individuals who might otherwise not be able to afford it.
You might be surprised how much we are able to offer.
Getting started is easy. Simply apply to Widener and submit your FAFSA to be automatically considered for scholarships and grants. "FAFSA" stands for the Free Application for Federal Student Aid and helps identify whether you are eligible for aid awarded by Widener, the government, and other sources. Our school code is 003313.
In order to receive a financial aid offer, students must meet certain eligibility requirements. Here are the general eligibility requirements for most financial aid programs:
- Must demonstrate financial need
- Be a U.S. citizen or eligible noncitizen
- Be enrolled or admitted for enrollment as a regular student in an eligible degree or certificate program
Learn more about applying for financial aid as a graduate student
Paths to Savings
85% of Full-Time Grad Students Receive Aid
Simply apply to Widener and complete the financial aid process to be automatically considered for scholarships and grants. Because Widener is a private institution, we are able to offer financial assistance that brings our education within reach for individuals who might otherwise not be able to afford it. You might be surprised at how much we are able to offer in assistance.
Applying For Financial Aid as a Graduate Student
In order to receive your part of the financial aid pie, all you have to do is submit your FAFSA. "FAFSA" stands for the Free Application for Federal Student Aid and helps identify whether you are eligible for aid awarded by Widener, the government, and other sources.
Graduate Assistantships
Widener offers a limited number of graduate assistantships to enrolled students. GAs receive tuition assistance for their work. Once you're a student, contact your program director for more information.
Employer Discounts & Tuition Reimbursement
Widener University also partners with many local organizations and corporations to offer discounted tuition and other incentives to their employees. Don't see your company on the list? Ask them to become a partner. In addition, employers often offer educational reimbursement benefits. We encourage you to explore these opportunities and will be glad to provide any necessary documentation.
Widener Scholarships
A limited number of university-based scholarships are made available to enrolled graduate students made possible directly from our academic department or thanks to the generosity of university donors. No extra steps are needed to be taken prior to admission. Once enrolled, contact your program director to learn more.
20% Discount for Widener Alumni
(some restrictions apply)
If you graduated with a degree from Widener, you may qualify for a 20% tuition discount. The first step to see what you qualify for is to submit your application. Widener offers students many paths to savings, and while we don't offer "double discounts", we'll make sure you'll get the biggest financial benefit you're eligible for. Only students who have completed an associate's, bachelor's, master's, or doctoral degree are eligible. Students who have pursued a 4+1, 4+2, or 3+3 pathway, graduate assistantship, Widener-funded scholarship, or other tuition discount may not be eligible if the financial discount granted surpasses 20%.
Program Cost
Tuition rates are subject to change. Official costs for your first year will be determined at time of enrollment.
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