POST-MASTER PROFESSIONAL COUNSELOR LICENSING CREDITS
This program is intended for those who hold a master’s degree in Counseling, or a closely related field, and who require additional graduate credits in order to be eligible for the credential, Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in New Jersey. According to the N.J. Professional Counselor Licensing Act, to become a Licensed Professional Counselor, a candidate must have achieved a graduate degree in counseling and as part of the graduate study, successfully completed a minimum of 60 graduate semester hours, 45 of which must be distributed across eight of nine designated areas.
Individuals who have earned a master’s degree in Counseling, or a closely related field, 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 a review of and conformity to APA Style the individual candidates’ official graduate transcript(s). The Program Coordinator will assist each candidate in planning for the completion of areas/courses needed to satisfy educational requirements for licensing in New Jersey.
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
- A completed application
- Master’s degree in Counseling or related field
- Official graduate transcript(s)
- One letter of recommendation
- A personal interview with the program coordinator
Post-Master applicants who completed M.A. in Counseling at Caldwell University
- Request of the registrar that their graduate transcript be sent to the Office of Graduate Admissions
- Participate in an individual interview with the Program Coordinator in order to plan future coursework
These applicants may omit:
- Letter of recommendation



