Counseling (M.A. Online)
Jubilee Hall
CHDCM@shu.edu
shu.edu/academics/ma-eds-professional-counseling-online-index
Program Code: EC_CNSV_MA
The Master of Arts in Counseling online program prepares students to promote optimal human development and empower clients to solve personal, interpersonal, career and other mental health problems, using a wellness model to diagnose, counsel and implement treatment for these clients.
The 48-credit program is completed entirely online and designed for individuals with a bachelor’s degree seeking foundational courses for understanding individual and systems behavior. Throughout the duration of the program students will gain knowledge and skills in individual and group counseling, crisis intervention, prevention, consultation, lifespan development, career counseling, advocacy and multiculturalism.
Students can complete the program in two-and-a-half years. Those interested in pursuing professional licensure are required to complete the supplemental Ed.S. in Professional Counseling program which is comprised of an additional 12 credits of advanced-level practice and knowledge courses. When combined, the M.A. and Ed.S. coursework total 60-credits and prepare students to apply for licensure in New Jersey.
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 Details
The Office of Graduate Affairs processes all applications and offers an overview of the application process. Specific details regarding this program's admissions details are outlined below.
Application Requirements
To be considered for admission, applicants are required to submit the following materials:
- Online application and application fee
- Resume/Curriculum vitae
- Personal statement (up to 550 words, about two pages)
- Official transcript(s) from all institutions attended
- Letters of recommendation (3) from academic and/or professional references
International applicants are welcome. Please review the College's frequently asked admissions questions for supplemental requirements.
Application and Enrollment Dates
The program operates on a rolling admissions schedule where students may begin their studies in either the Fall or Spring semester.
Curriculum Requirements
Students must complete a minimum of 48 credit hours, as listed below.
| 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.
Residency Requirement
The online delivery method requires students to attend two on-site residencies. The first residency is held the first semester at the beginning of the program for a weekend-long training, and the second residency is held the following year for a weekend-long training.
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 advisor 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 advisor 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 |
| Hours | 6 | |
| Second Semester | ||
| CPSY 6002 | Counseling Theory | 3 |
| CPSY 6302 | Orient Professional Counseling | 3 |
| Hours | 6 | |
| Third Semester | ||
| CPSY 6103 | Abnormal Psychology | 3 |
| CPSY 8100 | Multicultural Couns-Psychology | 3 |
| Hours | 6 | |
| Second Year | ||
| First Semester | ||
| CPSY 7001 | Counselor Ethics in Practice | 3 |
| CPSY 6316 | Group Counseling | 3 |
| Hours | 6 | |
| Second Semester | ||
| CPSY 6005 | Appraisal and Assmt in Counslg | 3 |
| CPSY 6301 | Career Development-Counseling | 3 |
| Hours | 6 | |
| Third Semester | ||
| CPSY 6303 | Counseling-Community Agencies | 3 |
| CPSY 7310 | Practicum Counseling | 3 |
| Hours | 6 | |
| Third Year | ||
| First Semester | ||
| CPSY 7380 | Internship-Counseling | 3 |
| CPSY 8617 or CPSY 7101 |
Appl Res Meth - Stat Analysis or Research Methods |
3 |
| Hours | 6 | |
| Second 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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