Master of Arts in Counseling in Educational Settings

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This program leads to a Master of Arts degree in Counseling in Educational Settings and also New Jersey certification in School Counseling. Graduates may work in elementary, middle, and/or secondary school settings, providing student counseling services. Such services include individual and group counseling for students regarding personal, social, and educational needs; consultation with faculty and other professional staff; assessment of individual students regarding personal-social, academic and career interests and needs; consultation with families regarding the individual’s educational progress and career-related plans; and working cooperatively with community resources. A number of our graduates seek careers in Higher Education settings: Residence Hall, Student Services, and Career and Academic Planning. Additionally, agencies and non-profit organizations seek students who graduate from this program.

Program Requirements

Required Courses: 48 s.h.

COUN 26501 - Introduction to Counseling and Guidance Credits: 3
COUN 26520 - Design and Coordination of Developmental Counseling Programs Credits: 3
COUN 26526 - Individual Counseling Procedures Credits: 3
COUN 26509 - Group Counseling in Educational Settings Credits: 3
COUN 26582 - Career Counseling in Educational Settings Credits: 3
COUN 26524 - Assessment and Appraisal Procedures in Counseling in Educational Settings Credits: 3
PSY 09560 - Lifespan Development Credits: 3
COUN 26525 - Multicultural Counseling and Advocacy in Educational Settings Credits: 3
COUN 26597 - Intervention and Referral Services/School Teams and Community Resources Credits: 3
COUN 26523 - Counseling Interviewing Skills and Techniques Credits: 3
COUN 26603 - Research and Evaluation Procedures in Counseling in Educational Settings Credits: 3
COUN 26527 - Practicum in Counseling in Educational Settings Credits: 3
COUN 26601 - Internship in Counseling in Educational Settings Credits: 3
COUN 26606 - Ethics, Leadership, and Advocacy Credits: 3
COUN 26608 - Diagnosis in Educational Setting Credits: 3
COUN 26607 - Children and Adolescent Counseling in Schools and Communities Credits: 3
COUN 26652 - Neurodiverse Learning and Social Emotional Development in Educational Settings Credits: 3

Restricted Elective Courses: 6 s.h.

Choose two (2) of the following courses:

Total Required Credits for the Program: 60 s.h.

Foundation Courses

None

Graduation/Exit/Thesis Requirements

An Action Research project must be completed to demonstrate advocacy from a social justice framework.
Continual assessment is utilized to evaluate professional dispositions.

Minimum Required Grades and Cumulative GPA

The Master of Arts in Counseling in Educational Settings is a Category 1 program.

For details regarding satisfactory academic progress and graduation requirements, please visit Academic Program Policy Categories

Program Coordinator/Advisor Contact Information
Dr. Zalphia Wilson-Hill
Herman D. James Hall
wilson-hill@rowan.edu