General Approach
The Master's degree in Counseling is a 48-credit program, which provides foundational courses for understanding individual and systems behavior. The combined M.A./Ed.S. program in Professional Counseling is comprised of the M.A. in Counseling curriculum plus an additional 12 credits of advanced-level practice and knowledge courses. The total credits for the combined M.A./Ed.S. are 60, which meets the academic requirements for licensure as a Professional Counselor in New Jersey and most other states. A capstone project is required of all students prior to program completion, and this is usually completed in the final semester of field placement.
Coursework:
M.A., Professional Counseling Degree Requirements (48 credits minimum)
| CPSY 6302 | Orientation to Professional Counseling | |
| CPSY 6002 | Counseling Theory | |
| CPSY 6102 | Psychology of Human Development
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| CPSY 6103 | Abnormal Psychology | |
| CPSY 6005 | Appraisal and Assessment in Counseling | |
| CPSY 7005 | Stat Theory and Computer Applications I | |
| CPSY 7001 | Counselor Ethics in Practice | |
| CPSY 8100 | Multicultural Counseling and Psychology | |
| CPSY 6303 | Counseling and Community Agencies | |
| CPSY 6003 | Counseling Skills | |
| CPSY 6301 | Career Development and Counseling | |
| CPSY 7101 | Research Methods | |
| CPSY 6316 | Group Counseling (prerequisites: CPSY6002 and CPSY6003) | |
| CPSY 7310 | Practicum in Counseling (prerequisites: CPSY6316 and program approval) | |
| CPSY 7380 | Internship in Counseling I | |
| CPSY 7381 | Internship in Counseling II | |
Ed.S., Professional Counseling Degree Requirements
CPSY 6310
| Etiology and Treatment of Addictions | |
| CPSY 8520 | Seminar in Psychopathology (prerequisite: 6103) | |
| CPSY 6601 | Couple & Family Dynamics: Systemic Perspectives | |
| CPSY 7383 | Internship in Counseling III | |
Note: All classes are 3 credits unless otherwise indicated.
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