Post-Master’s Professional Counselor Licensing Program
This program is intended for those who hold a master’s degree and who wish to become a “Licensed Professional Counselor” in New Jersey. According to the N.J. Professional Counselor Licensing Act, to become a Licensed Professional Counselor, a candidate must meet the educational requirements of 60 graduate semester hours (including a master’s degree in Counseling) distributed across eight of nine designated areas.
Students who have earned a master’s degree in Counseling, but who have not earned the requisite 60 credit hours or who have not met the appropriate distribution requirements for professional licensure, may apply for admission to this program. Academic programs for these students are developed based on review of the individual candidates’ official graduate transcript(s). The Program Coordinator will assist the candidate in identifying and planning for the completion of areas / courses needed to satisfy educational requirements for licensing in New Jersey.
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
- Master’s degree in Counseling Psychology or Counselor Education
- 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.
- Personal interview