Counseling (M.A.)
Jubilee Hall
CHDCM@shu.edu
shu.edu/academics/ma-eds-professional-counseling-index
Program Code: EC_CNSL_MA
This 48-credit program is designed for individuals with a bachelor’s degree seeking foundational courses for understanding individual and systems behavior. Students interested in pursuing professional licensure are required to complete the supplemental Ed.S. program which is comprised of an additional 12 credits of advanced-level practice and knowledge courses. The total credits for the combined M.A./Ed.S. degree programs is 60, which meets the academic requirements for licensure as a Professional Counselor in New Jersey. A capstone project or the equivalent is required of all students prior to program completion.
Note: The Ed.S. degree requires separate application and is currently available only to students who have completed the M.A. in Counseling requirements from Seton Hall University.
Admissions Requirements
To be considered for admission, applicants are required to submit the following materials:
- Online application and application fee
- Official transcript(s) from all institutions attended
- Letters of recommendation (3), including at least one from a professional colleague who can attest to the candidate’s ability to interact with others, fit with the counseling profession, and capacity for graduate study
- Personal statement
- Resume/Curriculum vitae
- Interview (upon request)
Data obtained from these materials provide information regarding student diversity, interests, and prior academic accomplishments in relation to program goals.
Application Deadline
Priority deadlines for program admission are May 1 for the Fall semester and November 1 for the Spring semester.
Incomplete applications are not reviewed. Additional applications may be accepted and reviewed beyond the deadline on a space available basis.
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Core Courses: | ||
| CPSY 6302 | Orient Professional Counseling | 3 |
| CPSY 6002 | Counseling Theory | 3 |
| CPSY 6102 | Psychology-Human Devl | 3 |
| CPSY 6103 | Abnormal Psychology | 3 |
| CPSY 6005 | Appraisal and Assmt in Counslg | 3 |
| CPSY 7001 | Counselor Ethics in Practice | 3 |
| CPSY 8100 | Multicultural Couns-Psychology | 3 |
| CPSY 6303 | Counseling-Community Agencies | 3 |
| CPSY 6003 | Counseling Skills | 3 |
| CPSY 6301 | Career Development-Counseling | 3 |
| CPSY 6316 | Group Counseling * | 3 |
| CPSY 8617 | Appl Res Meth - Stat Analysis | 3 |
| CPSY 7310 | Practicum Counseling * | 3 |
| CPSY 7380 | Internship-Counseling | 3 |
| CPSY 7381 | Internship Counseling II * | 3 |
| Elective | ||
| Three-credit elective requirement to be satisfied by a course approved by an advisor from the Department’s graduate course inventory | 3 | |
| Total Hours | 48 | |
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Prerequisites required. See program handbook and adviser for more information.
Requirements for the program are outlined in the "Requirements" tab of this Catalogue. This Planner tab offers a sample semester-by-semester model schedule which accounts for historical course availability. For timely completion of the program, students must routinely meet with their assigned academic adviser to carefully plan their schedule based on available courses.
Important Note: For students interested in pursuing state certification/licensure, 60-credits are typically required. To obtain the requisite credits, students must pair the M.A. in Counseling coursework outlined below with the Ed.S. in Professional Counseling. Students are advised to discuss their professional intentions with their assigned academic adviser to learn more about the process.
Plan of Study - M.A.
| First Year | ||
|---|---|---|
| First Semester | Hours | |
| CPSY 6003 | Counseling Skills | 3 |
| CPSY 6102 | Psychology-Human Devl | 3 |
| CPSY 6002 | Counseling Theory | 3 |
| CPSY 6302 | Orient Professional Counseling | 3 |
| Hours | 12 | |
| Second Semester | ||
| CPSY 6103 | Abnormal Psychology | 3 |
| CPSY 8100 | Multicultural Couns-Psychology | 3 |
| CPSY 7001 | Counselor Ethics in Practice | 3 |
| CPSY 6316 | Group Counseling | 3 |
| Hours | 12 | |
| Third Semester | ||
| CPSY 6303 | Counseling-Community Agencies | 3 |
| CPSY 6301 | Career Development-Counseling | 3 |
| Hours | 6 | |
| Second Year | ||
| First Semester | ||
| CPSY 6005 | Appraisal and Assmt in Counslg | 3 |
| CPSY 7310 | Practicum Counseling | 3 |
| CPSY 8617 or CPSY 7101 |
Appl Res Meth - Stat Analysis or Research Methods |
3 |
| Hours | 9 | |
| Second Semester | ||
| CPSY 7380 | Internship-Counseling | 3 |
| Hours | 3 | |
| Third Semester | ||
| CPSY 7381 | Internship Counseling II | 3 |
| CPSY 7005 | Stat Theory - Computer App I (or Elective) | 3 |
| Hours | 6 | |
| Total Hours | 48 | |
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