Certification in Substance Awareness Coordinator
Degree Offered:
Graduate Certification
Option: Substance Awareness Coordinator
Campus Options
Main Campus (Union, NJ)
Application Deadline:
Fall: June 1Spring: December 1
PROGRAM DESCRIPTION
The Department of Counselor Education offers a 27-credit program leading to New Jersey State Certification in Substance Awareness Coordination. Students in this program will be prepared for the position of Substance Awareness Coordinator in a public school system.
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
In addition to the University’s admission requirements:
- Baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university
- 3.0 cumulative grade point average (lower GPA’s will be considered based on overall strength of application)
- Official transcripts from all institutions attended
- A valid New Jersey or out-of-state standard instructional certificate or certification as school psychologist, school social worker, school counselor, director of school counseling services or school nurse
- Personal statement
- Professional Resume/CV
- TOEFL (for applicants whose native language is not English)
PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS
- 27 Credits
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COUNSELING COURSES - 9 CREDITS |
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CED 5910 |
Introduction to Counseling & Human Services |
3 credits |
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CED 5962 |
Group Process in Counseling |
3 credits |
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CED 5950 |
Principles and Procedures of Counseling |
3 credits |
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REQUIRED COURSES – 15 CREDITS |
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CED 5941 |
School Counseling |
3 credits |
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CED 5501 |
Survey of Alcohol and Drug Abuse Counseling |
3 credits |
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CED 5502 |
Coordinating Alcohol, Tobacco, and Drug Abuse Programs and Services |
3 credits |
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CED 5503 |
Impact of Alcohol, Tobacco, and Drug Abuse Across the Lifespan (School Substance Awareness Coordination)* |
3 credits |
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CED 5504 |
Assessment and Counseling of Alcohol/Drug-Affected Children and Families* |
3 credits |
*Prerequisite CED 5501 required for this course
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PRACTICUM IN SUBSTANCE ABUSE COUNSELING – 3 CREDITS |
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CED 5980 |
Practicum in Counseling |
3 credits |
TOTAL OF 27 CREDITS TO COMPLETE CERTIFICATION
Chairperson:
Dr. J. Barry Mascari
Hennings Hall – HH 310
T. 908.737.3863/3861
jmascari@kean.edu
Other Counseling programs:
Alcohol and Drug Abuse Counseling (M.A.)
Clinical Mental Health Counseling (M.A.)
School Counseling (M.A.)
Post-Master's Certification - Director of School Counseling
Post-Master's Non-Degree - Licensed Professional Counselor
