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Counseling (M.A.)

The American Counseling Association defines counseling as "...a professional relationship that empowers diverse individuals, families and groups to accomplish mental health, wellness, education and career goals." Counselors can make a difference in the lives of others by improving mental health, careers and enhancing relationships.

At Kean, our student-centered master's degree program in counseling provides several options to pursue your career interests in a humanistic, multicultural program. Core content provides preparation through theory skill development and practical application in coursework and supervised practicum and internships.

After working with nationally-recognized, highly skilled faculty members in a vibrant, diverse community, graduates excel as counselors who make a positive contribution to society.

A new Ph.D. in Counseling and Supervision welcomed its first cohort in Fall 2018.

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Counselor Education

Kean counseling students attend a lecture and discussion on compassion based trauma counseling.

What You Learn

Our program provides you many options and flexibility to meet your career goals.

  • The Clinical Mental Health Counseling option meets the Licensed Associate Counselor (LAC) requirements to begin the process of becoming a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC)
  • The School Counseling option qualifies you for New Jersey Department of Education’s School Counselor Certification
  • The School Counseling with LPC Qualification option provides flexibility in career directions as graduates receive the School Counselor Certification and meet the Licensed Associate Counselor (LAC) requirements
  • The Alcohol and Drug Abuse Counseling option meets the Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor (LCADC) requirements and is approved by the New Jersey Certification Board
  • The College Counseling and Student Services option prepares students for work in a variety of student-related positions in higher education, including campus counseling centers and eligibility for the Licensed Associate Counselor (LAC) upon completion of 60 credits

Most students hold a full-time job while pursuing one of our six graduate-level program options. Therefore, classes at our Union campus are on weeknights at 4:30 and 7:30, with some Saturday and Sunday courses optional. Kean Ocean operates as a part-time program with the majority of classes on Saturday and Sunday, with some weeknight classes. Faculty support you to help achieve your goals and preparation to become licensed or certified.

Application Deadlines:

Fall: March 1 (Main/Union Campus)
May 1 (Ocean Campus)

Spring: November 15th (Main/Union Campus Only)
December 5th (Ocean Campus Only)

Admission Requirements

If you have admissions questions, contact Graduate Admissions at gradadmissions@kean.edu or (908) 737-4723.

Program Information

Contact Us:

Email: ced@kean.edu

Phone: (908)737-5950

Counseling - Alcohol and Drug Abuse Counseling (M.A.)

Counseling - Clinical Mental Health Counseling (M.A.)

Counseling- College Counseling and Student Services (M.A.)

Counseling - School Counseling (M.A.)

Counseling - School Counseling (M.A.) and LPC Qualification

Student Assistance Coordinator Certification

Director of School Counseling Certification - Post-Master's degree

Post-Master's Non-Degree - Licensed Professional Counselor

Faculty

Michael Bobbitt, Ph.D., Assistant Professor Ernestine Moll, Ph.D., Lecturer
Mansi Brat, Ph.D, Assistant Professor Rebekah Pender, Ph.D.
Shana Gelin, Ph.D., Assistant Professor Rebecca Vicente, Ed.D., Lecturer
Robert Kitzinger, D.Phil., Associate Professor Jennifer Vinces-Cua, Ph.D., Assistant Professor
Yi-Ying Lin, Ph.D, Assistant Professor   

The Classroom and Beyond

At Kean, we believe learning and professional growth extend far beyond the walls of our classrooms. That's why we encourage you to take advantage of a variety of research opportunities, internships and more that we offer to advance your career and set the stage for continued success.

Counselor Ed honor society

Counseling Honor Society

Chi Sigma Iota is an international honor society that values academic and professional excellence in counseling and promotes a strong professional identity through members (professional counselors, counselor educators, and students) who contribute to the realization of a healthy society by fostering wellness, compassion and human dignity.
Counselor Ed center

NEW Community Counseling and Wellness Center

The Community Counseling and Wellness Center, which began in the fall of 2018 on Kean's main campus, features newly-installed state-of-the-art video recording and playback equipment. Doctoral students will work closely with their faculty supervisors to provide individual and group counseling as well as Play Therapy, Sand Tray Therapy and Filial Therapy for children and families.
9/11 symposium at Kean

Conferences, Symposiums & Events

Imagine: A Center for Loss and Grief, the New Jersey School Counselor Association, Voices of September 11 conference (shown in photo), as well as the American Counseling Association and the NJ Counseling Association conferences are examples of how our faculty contributes to the community. For more details, contact us at (908) 737-5950 or ced@kean.edu.

New book stresses the importance of compassion

Counseling Today

J. Barry Mascari, Ed.D., LPC, LCADC, and Jane Webber, Ph.D., LPC, were featured in Counseling Today magazine for their latest book, Disaster Mental Health Counseling: A Guide to Preparing and Responding.

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Accreditation

The School Counseling and Clinical Mental Health Counseling options are accredited by the Council for Accreditation of Counseling & Related Educational Programs. All options will seek accreditation in 2020.

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