This program is intended for professionals with an M.A. in Counseling or a closely related field. Students take the courses they need to meet the requirements to obtain a School Counselor Certification from the New Jersey Department of Education, including a practicum experience in a school setting. 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 with School Counseling Specialization.
Admissions 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 5-10 pages that was previously submitted in a graduate course. APA style preferred. Other subject matter and/or formatting may be considered if the candidate has limited counseling-related coursework.
- Personal Interview
Post-Master applicants who completed an M.A. in Counseling at Caldwell College
- Request of the registrar that their graduate transcript be sent to the Office of Graduate Studies
- Participate in an interview with the Program Coordinator in order to plan future coursework
These applicants may omit:
- Letter of recommendation
- Writing sample
