Student Assistance Coordinator, Certification Program
Program Description
The Student Assistance Coordinator certification program has been approved by the NJ Department of Education as a 21-27 credit program leading to New Jersey State Certification as a Student Assistance Coordinator in a public school. Holders of school psychologist, school social worker, school counselor, director of school counseling services or school nurse are exempt from the practicum requirement. Applicants from other universities should meet with an advisor to match their coursework to determine the number of credits required and whether their qualifications, such other certifications, are eligible for this certification.
Program Requirements
Core Courses 3
Select One Course.
Required Courses 15
| CED 5944 | SCHOOL COUNSELING | 3 |
| CED 5501 | SURVEY ALCOHOL DRUG ABUSE COUNSELING | 3 |
| CED 5502 | COORDINATING ALCOHOL, TOBACCO, AND DRUG ABUSE PROGRAMS AND SERVICES | 3 |
| CED 5503 | IMPACT OF ALCOHOL, TOBACCO, AND DRUGS ACROSS THE LIFESPAN | 3 |
| CED 5504 | ASSESSMENT AND COUNSELING OF ALCOHOL/DRUG-AFFECTED CHILDREN AND FAMILIES | 3 |
CED 5501: Must be prior to registration for other CED 5500 courses.
Practicum in SAC Option 3
| CED 5983 | PRACTICUM IN COUNSELING-SAC OPTION | 3 |
Total Credit Hours: 21