School Counseling

Degree Offered:

M.A in Counseling

Campus Options:

Main Campus (Union, NJ)

Kean Ocean Campus (Toms River, NJ)

Application Deadline:

Fall:       June 1

Spring:  December 1

Program Description

The Master of Arts in Counselor Education, School Counseling option, is CACREP and NCATE accredited and approved by the New Jersey Department of Education. It is designed to provide education, training and state certification in School Counseling formerly known as Student Personnel Services. The program provides comprehensive training in both elementary and secondary school counseling, including supervised practica and internships.

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

In addition to the University’s admissions 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

• GRE (Graduate Record Exam) or MAT (Miller Analogies Test) scores

• Two letters of recommendation

• Departmental interview may be required

• Personal statement

• Professional Resume/CV

• TOEFL (for applicants whose native language is not English)

PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS

• All applicants are conditionally admitted; following successful completion of core courses, students participate in a selections session to advance to full matriculation

• 48 credits

• Practica and internships

• Two semester Advanced Seminar

• Portfolio
  

Students must be fully admitted by the selection committee following completion of the three core courses

TOTAL OF 48 CREDITS TO COMPLETE PROGRAM

Chairperson:

Dr. J. Barry Mascari

Hennings Hall – Room 310
T. 908.737.3863/3861
jmascari@kean.edu

Other Counseling programs:

Alcohol and Drug Abuse Counseling (M.A.)