Counseling, M.A.: School Counseling with LPC Qualification Option
Program Description
The Master of Arts in Counseling, School Counseling (CACREP accredited) with LPC Qualification Option provides students with the course work required by the New Jersey Department of Education to qualify for School Counselor certification in K-12 schools, as well as the coursework necessary to meet the 60 credit Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) standard. Graduates will be immediately eligible to apply for the Licensed Associate Counselor (LAC) credential and take the National Counselor Examination (NCE), if they have not already done so before graduating. With the LAC, students will be able to work in community organizations, counseling and mental health centers, hospitals, private for profit centers and counseling practices while working under supervision to complete the remaining 4,500 supervised clinical hours.
Degree Requirements
- 60 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 3 internships
- CPCE (comprehensive examination)
Core Courses 9
(Students must be fully admitted following completion of the three core courses)
Required Courses 24
Specialized Courses 15
Practicum and Internship 12
Total Credit Hours: 60