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

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

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

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