College of Education
Master of Arts in Counselor Education
- Master of Arts in Counselor Education - Overview
- Option: Alcohol and Drug Abuse Counseling
- Option: Business and Industry Counseling
- Option: Community/Agency Counseling
- Option: School Counseling
- Option: School Counseling Certification Only, Post Master’s
- Option: Licensed Professional Counseling, Post Master’s
- Option: Substance Awareness Coordinator Certification
Option: Director, School Counseling Certification Only, Post Master’s
CHAIRPERSON:
Dr. Dr. J Barry Mascari
Hennings Hall, Room 305
(908) 737-3863/3861
jmascari@kean.edu
PROGRAM DESCRIPTION
This endorsement is required for any person who is assigned as a director, administrator or supervisor of school counseling (student personnel services) of a school system, including the supervision of educational activities in areas related to and within the counseling program and the supervision of various special services in a school district. To acquire the New Jersey State certification as Director of Student Personnel Services, a student must hold a New Jersey Certification in Student Personnel Services, and have three years experience in school counseling (student personnel services).
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
In addition to the University’s admission requirements:
- Master’s Degree
- New Jersey Certification in Student Personnel Services/School Counseling
PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS
- 12 credits
- Three years successful experience in school student personnel/school counseling work
PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS - 12 credits
- CED 5993 Ethical, Legal, and Professional Standards Seminar 3 credits
- CED 5989 Practicum in Counselor Supervision 3 credits
- EL 5502 Public School Administration I 3 credits
- EL 5613 Curriculum Development and Evaluation; Theory and Practice 3 credits
TOTAL of 12 credits to complete program