Jubilee Hall
Acting Chair: Frank Cicero, Ph.D.
Faculty: Brady-Amoon; Cicero; Cruza-Guet; Kulstad; M. Lee; S. Lee; Smith-Morgan
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The Department offers several graduate programs, ranging from Master's, Educational Specialist, Doctor of Philosophy, and certificates. Please review the Programs portion of this Catalogue and the College's website for a complete list.
The Ph.D. in Counseling Psychology program is accredited by the American Psychological Association (APA) through its Office of Program Consultation and Accreditation since October 22, 1999. The APA can be contacted at:
750 First Street NE
Washington, D.C. 20002-4242
Phone: 202-336-5979
The Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) program options are all designed to lead graduates towards Board Certification in Behavior Analysis (BCBA®) as per the most current Behavior Analyst Certification Board requirements. This includes completion of academic coursework, earning of 1500-2000 supervised experience hours (completed independent of the degree program), and passing of the BCBA® certification examination (independent of the degree program). Once certified, New Jersey licensure as a behavior analyst can be obtained. Students are to reference state- and/or region-specific licensure requirements to practice legally. For further information about certification, contact the Behavior Analyst Certification Board at www.BACB.com.
The Department of Professional Psychology and Family Therapy follows University graduate policies on Academic Good Standing. In addition to this University policy, students must demonstrate continued evidence of academic achievement by maintaining a 3.0 GPA at the Master’s level and a 3.25 GPA at the Ed.S. and Ph.D. levels. Students who drop below these averages, as measured at semester intervals, are referred to the academic standards committee for review. The committee decisions range from a warning to dismissal; and, students may not register until a final decision has been rendered by the committee. The Ph.D. program in Counseling Psychology has a separate set of academic standards that are outlined in the program’s Doctoral Student Handbook.
Adequate academic performance is necessary but not sufficient for continuation in a program. Students must demonstrate technical, ethical, interpersonal and effective competence in their chosen fields, particularly through practica and internship experiences. Despite adequate academic performance, as measured by a grade point average, students may be denied a recommendation for certification or prevented from continuing or graduating if, in the judgment of the faculty, they have not demonstrated particular competencies or have violated the ethical principles of the American Psychological Association (APA), the American Counseling Association (ACA), or the American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy (AAMFT). All students entering programs in the Department of Professional Psychology and Family Therapy are expected to become familiar with all policies available on the University website, in program handbooks, and part of professional association materials.
As part of their professional training, students are expected to be reflective in relation to themselves, their own families of origin, and to other systems with which they interact. Further, it is expected that students will engage in appropriate self-disclosure during classes, training, and supervision. This is for the purpose of increasing awareness, knowledge, and skills as family therapists, counselors, and psychologists.
Applicants for graduate programs within the College of Human Development, Culture, and Media are expected to meet the general University requirements for admission and comply with its admission procedures. Detailed admissions requirements for each academic offering are listed with each program in this Catalogue and on the University website.
Students admitted to all degree program must satisfy all University, College, and program requirements for admission and for graduation, including a graduate academic cumulative grade point average of at least 3.0.
Students must adhere to all University policies related to Academic Affairs and Enrollment Services as outlined in applicable sections of this Catalogue.
The passing of the comprehensive examination is considered a prerequisite for some academic programs and doctoral internships. The examination is normally taken after the student has completed at least 60 credits of graduate work, including all coursework in the core and research areas.
Students who fail any part are required to take that part over. A second failure may result in dismissal from the program. Students should review requirements as outlined in this Catalogue and program handbook(s), as these policies vary by program.
Students in all programs must register continuously during the academic year. Students shall reference the Enrollment Services and Academic Affairs requirements related to continuity, leaves of absence, and the like. Failure to register without being granted a leave of absence constitutes resignation from a program. Seeking re-entry to a program in these instances requires re-application and admission is not guaranteed.
In select programs, following completion of the dissertation, a final dissertation defense is conducted. The examining committee is composed of each student’s dissertation committee plus two additional faculty members. The final oral examination focuses upon, but is not necessarily limited to, the dissertation. Students who fail this examination may request another examination but not earlier than three months from the time of the original examination. Students are expected to adhere to all relevant timelines related to dissertation activities.
In applicable programs, doctoral students must complete all requirements within eight years of initial acceptance to the program. Time extensions may be granted in unusual cases upon written application to the Department Chair and with approval by the Dean. Requests must originate from the student.
It is each student’s responsibility to remain informed of all requirements, prerequisites, deadline dates and procedures. It also is each student’s responsibility to maintain contact with the advisor as well as dissertation mentor, if applicable.
In accordance with Title IV of the Higher Education Act, 34 CFR 668, as of July 1, 2024 all students are advised that the College's programs leading to licensure/certification meet the requirements of New Jersey, and that by enrolling in the program, each student attests that they plan to seek employment in New Jersey. Information on out-of-state reciprocity is available through the New Jersey Department of Education's website. Employment and certification requirements vary by state and students interested in out-of-state employment may need to pursue supplemental coursework. Students should contact the Office of Fieldwork and Certification for further information.
The subject codes used to designate courses offered by the Department are as follows:
Note to Students: The following listing represents those courses that are in the active rotation for each department, i.e., have been offered in the past five years. Some departments have additional courses offered more rarely but still available – to find the complete list of all official courses for a department, please use the “Course Catalogue Search” function in Self-Service Banner
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