2022-2023 Graduate Catalog

Licensed Professional Counseling, Non-Degree, Post Master’s

Program Description

The Post-Master’s Licensed Professional Counseling program is intended for those who hold previous master’s degrees in counseling, preferably from CACREP accredited programs, and wish to become a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in New Jersey. The New Jersey Licensure Law requires a total of 60 graduate credits, including 45 credits in 8 of 9 specified competency areas. An advisor will evaluate each applicant’s competencies and course distribution in order to determine the number of additional credits required, which may be more than the 12 credits for 60 credit total. Some candidates degrees or course deficiencies may disqualify them from enrolling in this program.

Additional certification/admissions requirements:

Post Master’s (Non-Degree): Licensed Professional Counseling

  • Master’s degree in Counseling from an accredited college or university
  • Official transcripts from all institutions attended
  • Departmental Interview
  • Professional Resume/CV

Program Requirements

  • Additional graduate credits in specified areas of competencies

Required Course 3

CED 5987INTERNSHIP LPC OPTION

3

Additional Courses 9-12

With advisement

CED 5501SURVEY ALCOHOL DRUG ABUSE COUNSELING

3

CED 5925COUNSELING IN HUMAN DEV

3

CED 5972CLINICAL MENTAL HEALTH

3

CED 5979DIAGNOSIS AND TREATMENT

3

CED 5989CLINICAL SUPERVISION

3

CED 5993ETHICAL, LEGAL, PROF STAND

3

Total Credit Hours: 12-15