Post MA Professional Counselor Licensing Credits
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Do you already have your master’s degree but need additional graduate courses to fulfill New Jersey LPC requirements? 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.
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 licensing in New Jersey.
Admission Requirements
Note – The application deadlines for the M.A. in Counseling with School Counseling Specialization are:
April 1 – Summer; June 1 – Fall; December 1 – Spring Semesters
Applications received after the posted deadline will be considered, however, depending on available class space, acceptance may be deferred.
- A completed application
- M.A. in Counseling, M.A. in Counseling Psychology or M.A. in Counselor Education
- Official graduate transcript(s)
- One letter of recommendation
- Personal interview
Post-Master applicants who completed an M.A. in Counseling at Caldwell University
- Your graduate transcript will be obtained by Graduate Admissions from the Office of the Registrar
- Participate in an interview with the Program Coordinator in order to plan future coursework
- Letter of recommendation is waived
Gainful Employment Disclosure
Caldwell University
Graduate certificate in Post-Master Professional Counselor Licensing Credits
Program Length: 30 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.
Program Costs*
For program costs, see Tuition and Fees.
Other Costs
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:Regulatory Affairs ManagersCompliance ManagersCounseling PsychologistsPsychology Teachers, Postsecondary
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
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
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
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
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
POST-MASTER PROFESSIONAL COUNSELOR LICENSING CREDITS
This program is intended for those who hold a master’s degree 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, 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
