Counseling, M.A.: College Counseling and Student Services Option
Program Description
The Master of Arts in Counseling, College Counseling and Student Services Option (currently 48 credits moving to 60 credits in 2023), is CACRE accredited (Union and Tom's River New Jersey campuses), and prepares graduates to work as College Counselors or Student Affairs Professionals in a variety of higher education settings. Students will receive: a common core of professional counseling competencies based on national standards, specialized studies, and 9 credits of supervised practicum and internships in college counseling, student development, or college student services.
Degree Requirements
- 48 credits
- All students conditionally admitted; following successful completion of core courses, faculty meet to assess whether the student will advance to full admission.
- Practicum and 2 internships
- CPCE (comprehensive examination)
Degree Requirements
- 48 credits
- All students conditionally admitted; following successful completion of core courses faculty meet to assess whether the student will advance to full admission.
- Practicum and 2 internships
- CPCE (comprehensive exam)
Core Courses 9
(Students must be fully admitted following completion of the three core courses)
Required Courses 21
Specialized Courses 9
| CED 5501 | SURVEY ALCOHOL DRUG ABUSE COUNSELING | 3 |
| CED 5631 | COLLEGE STUDENT SERVICES AND COUNSELING | 3 |
| CED 5632 | COLLEGE COUNSELING AND STUDENT DEVELOPMENT | 3 |
Practicum and Internship 9
Total Credit Hours: 48