Caldwell University is a private, accredited Catholic university in Caldwell, NJ offering bachelor's, master's and doctoral degrees and a vibrant campus life complete with rewarding activities, clubs, and service opportunities.
Do you already have your master’s degree but need additional graduate courses to become a certified school counselor in New Jersey? This is a personalized program based on your needs. The program coordinator will assist you in planning for the completion of areas/courses needed to satisfy educational requirements for New Jersey-certified school counselors.
A central component of Caldwell University’s counseling programs is the integration of spirituality throughout their coursework. In this context, students are prepared to competently consider the many aspects of the lives of their future clients.
ACADEMIC OPTIONS
M.A. in Counseling
Clinical Mental Health Counseling Specialization
Clinical Mental Health Counseling Art Therapy Specialization
School Counseling Specialization
Combined B.A. in Psychology/M.A. in Counseling
Post-Graduate M.A. in Art Therapy
Post-Master Director of School Counseling
Post-Master Professional Counselor Licensing Credits
Post-Master School Counseling Specialization
Courses
POST-MASTER SCHOOL COUNSELING SPECIALIZATION
This program is intended for professionals with an M.A. in Counseling or a closely related field. Students will 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 by the New Jersey Department of Education of their official graduate transcript(s). Those interested should apply directly through the New Jersey Department of Education Website (https://www.nj.gov/education/educators/license/). Once a review of the applicants transcripts has been completed by the NJDOE, 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.
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
Master’s degree
Official graduate transcript(s)
One letter of recommendation
Personal interview with the program coordinator
Post-Master applicants who completed an 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 interview with the Program Coordinator in order to plan future coursework
These applicants may omit:
Letter of recommendation
Related Programs
Clinical Mental Health Counseling with Art Therapy Concentration (M.A.)
M.A. in Counseling with a specialization in Clinical Mental Health Counseling – CACREP-Accredited (M.A.)
M.A. in Counseling with a specialization in School Counseling – CACREP-Accredited (M.A.)
Post-Master Director of School Counseling (PM)
Post-Master Professional Counselor Licensing Credits (PM)
Post Graduate M.A. in Art Therapy CAAHEP-ACCREDITED (PGMA)
Admission Requirements
Master’s degree in Counseling or a closely related field
Graduate certificate in Post-Master School Counseling Specialization Program Length: 45 weeks
Students Graduating On Time
N/A* of Title IV students complete the program within 45 weeks*Fewer than 10 students enrolled in this program. This number has been withheld to preserve the confidentiality of the students.
Visit website for more program cost information*The amounts shown above include costs for the entire program, assuming normal time to completion. Note that this information is subject to change.
Students Borrowing Money
The typical graduate leaves with
N/A* in debt*Fewer than 10 students completed this program within normal time. This number has been withheld to preserve the confidentiality of the students.The typical monthly loan payment
N/A* per month in student loans with an interest rate of N/A*.*Fewer than 10 students completed this program within normal time. This number has been withheld to preserve the confidentiality of the students.
Graduates Who Got Jobs
N/A* of program graduates got jobs*We are not currently required to calculate a job placement rate for program completers.Program graduates are employed in the following fields:School Psychologists
Licensure Requirements
Program meets licensure requirements in:New Jersey
Additional InformationDate Created 4/26/2019These disclosures are required by the U.S. Department of Education