Post-Master’s School Counseling Specialization
This program is intended for professionals with a Master’s degree in counseling or a closely related field. Students take the courses they need to meet the requirements to obtain a School Counselor certificate from the New Jersey Department of Education, including a practicum experience in a school setting. The student’s academic program is developed based on a review of official graduate transcript(s).
Academic programs for these students are developed based on a review of their official graduate transcript(s). The program coordinator and candidate will identify areas/courses needed to satisfy educational requirements for certification in New Jersey. For mandated areas and course distributions, see the Program Requirements for the M.A. in Counseling Psychology with School Counseling.
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
- Master’s degree
- Official graduate transcript(s)
- One letter of recommendation
- Writing sample: In lieu of the statement of objectives on the application, submit a research-based paper of at least 10 pages that was previously submitted in an undergraduate or graduate psychology course. APA style preferred. Other subject matter and/or formatting may be considered if the candidate has limited psychology coursework.
- Personal Interview