Counseling (M.A.) Admission Requirements
M.A. degrees
*** SPRING 2025 DEADLINE EXTENDED - December 15 for Ocean Campus only ***
In addition to the University’s admissions requirements:
- Baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university
- 3.0 cumulative grade point average (lower GPA’s may be considered based on overall strength of application, including career experience and time since graduation)
- Official transcripts from all institutions attended
- Two letters of recommendation (at least one recommendation letter must be from a direct supervisor)
- Departmental interview may be required
- Personal statement that addresses why you have chosen counseling as a profession and what qualities you can bring to the program
- Professional résumé/CV detailing work and volunteer experiences relevant to counseling
- Official TOEFL, IELTS or Duolingo score reports (International Students Only)
- This program does NOT require the GRE for admission
The overall acceptance decision on an applicant's candidacy weighs multiple factors on the application, with the GPA being only one part. Experiences (volunteer, personal life events, etc.) and/or employment that enhance the applicant's chances of being employed in their chosen option after graduating and a maturity in their career choice are considered in the decision-making process. The personal statement reflecting the aforementioned qualities plays a significant role in the applicant's overall ranking and whether an interview may be required.
PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS
- All applicants who are offered admission are conditionally accepted; following successful completion of the nine-credit core courses, students participate in a selections session to advance to full matriculation
- Practicum and internships
- Comp Exam
Certification for Student Assistance Coordinator
In addition to the University’s admission requirements:
- Baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university
- 3.0 cumulative grade point average (lower GPA’s will be considered based on overall strength of application)
- Official transcripts from all institutions attended
- A valid New Jersey or out-of-state standard instructional certificate or certification as school psychologist, school social worker, school counselor, director of school counseling services or school nurse
- Personal statement
- Professional Resume/CV
- Official TOEFL, IELTS or Duolingo score reports (International Students Only)
PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS
- 27 Credits
Certification - Director of School Counseling
In addition to the University’s admission requirements:
- Baccalaureate and Master’s degree from an accredited college or university
- Official transcripts from all institutions attended
- New Jersey Certification in Student Personnel Services/School Counseling
- Personal statement
- Professional Resume/CV
- Official TOEFL, IELTS or Duolingo score reports (International Students Only)
PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS
- 12 credits
- Three years successful experience in school counseling
Post-Master's Non-Degree - Licensed Professional Counselor
In addition to the University’s admissions requirements:
- Master’s degree in Counseling from an accredited college or university
- Official transcripts from all institutions attended
- Departmental Interview
- Professional Resume/CV
- Personal statement
- Official TOEFL, IELTS or Duolingo score reports (International Students Only)
PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS
- Additional graduate credit in specified areas of competencies