M.A. Degree in Counseling
Requirements

I. Professional Core Courses (12 semester hours)

Core courses are to be completed within the first four semesters:

COUN 552: Introduction to Professional and Ethical Issues in Counseling*, 3 credits
COUN 577, Counseling Theories*, 3 credits
ELRS 503, Methods of Research*, 3 credits
COUN 579: Appraisal of the Individual, 3 credits
COUN 582: Career Counseling, 3 credits
COUN 584: Group Counseling: Theories and Practice, 3 credits
COUN 588, Techniques of Interviewing and Counseling, 3 credits
COUN 595, Multicultural Counseling, 3 credits
COUN 652: Introduction to Marriage, Couples, and Family Counseling, 3 credits

COUN 531: Counseling Across the Lifespan, 3 credits
                      or
COUN 532: Counseling Child and Adolescents, 3 credits
                      or
COUN 561: Developmental Psychology, 3 credits

*May be taken by pre-admit and non-degree students.  A maximum of 2 courses (6 credits) may be taken.

II.  Practicum (COUN 624)

All students will be required to complete a 100-hour practicum in counseling course.  IN addition to a specified prerequisites and co-requisites, students must have a maximum GPA of 3.00 and a minimum grade of B in COUN 588 to enroll in COUN 624.

Required courses will be determined with the advisement of the program coordinator.

III. Specialization Requirements and Electives (Choose one specialization)

1. Community Counseling
2. School Counseling**
3. Student Affairs / Counseling in Higher Education
4. Addictions Counseling

IV. Internship (COUN 654 & COUN 674)

All students will be required to complete a 600-hour internship (300 hours during each semester's course) in their area of specialization at the end of their program.  Students must meet the following requirements prior to being granted permission to enroll in internship:

1. a minimum GPA of 3.00 and must be in good standing in the Counseling Program,
2. successful completion of 33 credits including COUN 552, 557, 584, 588, 595, 624, and at least one of the required courses in specialization area,
3. minimum grade of B in COUN 588 and COUN 624,
4. proof of professional liability insurance through the American Counseling Association, and
5. written approval of potential placement by the Internship Coordinator.

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

V. Comprehensive Exam

Nearing completion of the program (i.e., after completing 33 semester hours), the student will register for the comprehensive examination given in the Fall or the Spring.

Total Credits: 48

TO APPLY TO THIS PROGRAM, PLEASE VISIT http://www.montclair.edu/graduate/prospective/app.shtml