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Winter Storm

Due to the recent winter storm, all classes and activities at Kean’s main campus in Union, Kean Ocean and Kean Skylands will operate remotely on Monday, January 26. 

The University will observe a Winter Wellness Day on Tuesday, January 27, following the storm. Classes and activities will not run, and employees are not expected to work. 

Only essential personnel should report to work as scheduled during the remote period or on Tuesday. Employees with questions about their status should consult their supervisor. 

Keanu’s Kitchen will remain open for residential students on the Union campus from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Sunday through Tuesday. 

Counseling (M.A.)

Counseling is 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.

Kean also offers a Ph.D. in Counseling and Supervision.

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Learn more about Kean's graduate degree program in 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

Classes at our Union campus are on weeknights, with some Saturday and Sunday courses. Kean Ocean operates as a part-time program with the majority of classes on Saturday and Sunday, with some weeknight classes. Faculty help you achieve your goals and prepare you to become licensed or certified.

Application Deadlines:

Fall:  February 15 (All Campuses)

Spring: October 5 (All Campuses)  

Note: All applications are reviewed after the deadline, and decisions are made thereafter.

 Admission Requirements

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

Program Information

Contact Us:

Lorena Caytuero

Department Assistant, Department of Counselor Education

Email: ced@kean.edu

Phone: (908) 737-5950

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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

Mansi Brat, Ph.D, Assistant Professor Prosline Saint-Armand, Ph.D., Assistant Professor
Shana Gelin, Ph.D., Assistant Professor Rebecca Vicente, Ed.D., Lecturer
Robert Kitzinger, D.Phil., Associate Professor Jennifer Vinces-Cua, Ph.D., Assistant Professor
Dae'Quawn Landrum, Ph.D., Assistant Professor Abdulkadir Haktanir, Ph.D., Associate Professor
Yi-Ying Lin, Ph.D, Assistant Professor 

 

Kean’s counseling program is suited for driven individuals who are eager to learn, develop, create and challenge their knowledge and skill set as future clinicians.

Jerome Croix
M.A. in Counseling Clinical Mental Health

Cougars Climb Higher

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.

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 honor society
Counseling Honor Society

Community Counseling and Wellness Center

The Community Counseling and Wellness Center on Kean's main campus features state-of-the-art equipment. Doctoral students 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.  

Counselor Ed center
Community Counseling and Wellness Center

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. 

9/11 symposium at Kean
Conferences, Symposiums & Events
CACREP

Accreditation

The School Counseling, Clinical Mental Health Counseling, College Counseling and Student Services options are accredited by the Council for Accreditation of Counseling & Related Educational Programs.

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