Combined M.A. in Counseling /Ed.S. in Professional Counseling

GOALS AND OBJECTIVES

The Professional Psychology & Family Therapy Department endeavors to provide a training program that is responsive to the demands of the profession and to the community in which the program is situated.

Consistent with the mission of the College of Education and Human Services, the overarching program goal is to prepare competent, socially conscious, and reflective professional counselors, who are able to meet the needs of a diverse society. Graduates promote optimal human development and empower clients to solve personal, interpersonal, career and other mental health problems. Counselors use a wellness model in counseling clients with developmental problems as well diagnosis and treatment skills for clients with more serious mental health disorders.

The program works to meets the standards set forth by CACREP (Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs) and the credentialing requirements set by the NJ Department of Education, and the National Board of Certified Counselors.

This program is designed for individuals with a bachelor’s degree who wish to pursue a license-eligible degree in Counseling. Upon completion of the program, students will have gained knowledge and skills in the following areas:

Individual appraisal and assessment diagnosis and treatment planning,
Individual and group counseling in agencies, counseling centers, and independent practice,
Crisis intervention and community disaster response,
Prevention and early identification of personal and interpersonal problems,
Consultation and collaboration in multi-service agencies and institutions,
Developmental, clinical, and peer supervision models,
Career counseling and lifespan development,
Advocacy for clients and community outreach to underrepresented groups,
Work in a multicultural environment,
Counselor self-care, and
Preparation for licensure and independent practice.

M.A. in Counseling

The Master’s degree in Counseling is a 48-credit program, which provides foundational courses for understanding individual and systems behavior.

Program Curriculum:

CPSY 6302 Orientation to Professional Counseling

CPSY 6002 Counseling Theory

CPSY 6003 Counseling Skills

CPSY 6005 Appraisal and Assessment in Counseling

CPSY 6102 Psychology of Human Development

CPSY 6103 Abnormal Psychology

CPSY 6301 Career Development and Counseling

CPSY 6303 Counseling and Community Agencies

CPSY 6316 Group Counseling

CPSY 7001 Counselor Ethics in Practice

CPSY 7005 Statistical Theory & Computer Applications I

CPSY 7101 Research Methods

CPSY 7310 Practicum in Counseling

CPSY 7380 Internship in Counseling I

CPSY 7381 Internship in Counseling II

Combined M.A. in Counseling /Ed.S. in Professional Counseling

The Combined M.A. in Counseling /Ed.S. in Professional Counseling program includes a 48-credit Master’s degree and an additional 12 credits of advanced level practice and knowledge courses. The total credits for the Combined M.A./Ed.S. is 60. A capstone project is required of all students prior to program completion, and this is usually completed in the final semester of field placement.

Additional Courses for the Ed.S in Professional Counseling:

CPSY 6310 Etiology and Treatment of Addictions, or approved elective

CPSY 6601 Couple & Family Dynamics: Systemic Perspectives

CPSY 7383 Internship in Counseling III

CPSY 8520 Seminar in Psychopathology

APPLICATION INFORMATION:

Candidates for admission may have earned either their undergraduate or graduate degree from a regionally accredited university. The deadlines for the program admissions include November 1^st (for the Summer Term) and June 1^st (for the Fall Semester). Though desirable, we do not require prior study in psychology.

A completed graduate application and official transcripts of all graduate and undergraduate work must be received by the Office of Graduate Admissions. The program faculty uses the Office of Graduate Admissions minimum requirements for undergraduate and graduate grade point average.

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS:

Prospective candidates are reviewed based on the following

Past academic history (official transcripts).
Acceptable scores on the Graduate Records Exam (taken within the last 5 years). Psychology subtest not required.
Three letters of recommendation, one should be from a person who can attest to the person’s ability to interact with others, fit with the counseling profession, and capacity for graduate study (e.g., prior clinical supervisor).
Personal statement, which includes a description of prior related work experience, qualifications, goals for self in the program, and professional goals.
A resume
An Interview

Data obtained from these sources provide information regarding student diversity, interests, and prior academic accomplishments in relation to program goals.

PROGRAM RESOURCES:

● Review and Download our Schedule of Courses for current and upcoming semesters.

● Department Policies

Pamela F. Foley, Ph.D.

Program Director, Counseling and School Counseling,

Seton Hall University, Jubilee Hall, Rm 315,

400 South Orange Avenue

South Orange, NJ 07079

foleypam@shu.edu

973-275-2742