Coordinator: Dr. Dana Levitt
Office: University Hall, Room 3169
Phone Number: (973) 655-2097
Email: levittd@mail.montclair.edu

The Counseling programs at Montclair State University prepare students to become multiculturally competent counselors in a variety of work settings. Students are prepared to work with diverse populations in elementary and secondary schools, community agencies, student affairs positions in colleges and universities, and substance abuse treatment facilities. The academic preparation follows guidelines established by state licensure and certification boards.

The graduate programs in Counseling offer several advantages:

• Opportunities for alternative scheduling in the form of face-to-face, hybrid, or Saturday classes to meet the needs of the working student
• The opportunity to master counseling skills in a technologically state-of-the-art counseling laboratory, which allows students to record, archive, and review their own counseling practice sessions, which enhances their ability to serve future clients
• A diverse group of faculty members actively engaged in scholarly research who hold national leadership positions in professional associations, including the American Counseling Association (ACA)
• A theory-to-practice model of instruction that allows students to gain practical experience in schools, community agencies, and colleges and universities
• An emphasis on the infusion of multicultural counseling and social justice practice in all courses
• A vibrant and diverse student body that has the opportunity to engage with faculty members on research and present at professional conferences

Counseling - Masters, Certification and Certificate Programs Brochure
The Counseling programs at Montclair State University prepare students to become multiculturally competent counselors in a variety of work settings. Students are prepared to work with diverse populations in elementary and secondary schools, community agencies, student affairs positions in colleges and universities, and substance abuse treatment facilities.

View Program Brochure - Counseling MCCP

*Note: Students in the Addictions Counseling concentration take COUN 591 instead of COUN 652 as listed in the core.

• COUN 552 Introduction to Professional Counseling
• COUN 577 Counseling Theories
• COUN 584 Group Counseling: Theory and Practice
• COUN 588 Counseling Techniques
• COUN 595 Multicultural Counseling and Development
• COUN 624 Counseling Practicum
• At least one of the required courses in their concentration area

(c) Department approval.
(d) A minimum grade of B in COUN 588 (Counseling Techniques), and COUN 624 (Practicum in Counseling)
(e) Proof of professional liability insurance through the American Counseling Association
(f) Written approval of potential internship site placement by the Clinical Coordinator.

Note: Successful completion (i.e., grade of B or better) is required in COUN 654 (Internship in Counseling I) before enrolling in COUN 674 (Internship in Counseling II).

Course Sequencing

Courses are offered in fall, spring, and summer terms. There are course sequencing and prerequisites that students should discuss with their advisors in planning their programs. Suggested course sequences for full and part-time study are provided here, as well as a schedule of course offerings by academic term.‌

Course Sequences
Course Offerings by Term

Practicum / Internship Manual

The clinical (practicum and internship) experience is the final step in training as a counseling student at Montclair State University. The "Practicum / Internship Manual" provides information including prerequisites, application and enrollment procedures, requirements, guidelines, and documentation to help students navigate through this process. Students should familiarize themselves with this manual early on in their program to best prepare for this culminating experience.