School Counseling

This 48-credit master's degree program prepares school counselors to perform school counseling services for pre-school through grade 12.

These skills include study and assessment of students with respect to:

• Achievement, abilities, interests and needs;
• Advocacy for students and their families;
• Consultation with relevant agencies;
• Counseling with administrators, teachers, students and parents regarding personal, social, educational and career plans and programs;
• Developing cooperative relationships with community agencies in assisting children and their families.

A focus on multicultural aspects of school counseling is integrated throughout the Program.

The Ed.M. Program in School Counseling meets all New Jersey state requirements for the NJ School Counselor and Educational Services Certification. The Programs is currently undergoing review for CACREP accreditation.