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Advanced Counseling (Post-Master’s Certificate)<\/h2>\n

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 offers opportunities for alternative scheduling in the form of face-to-face, hybrid or Saturday classes to meet the needs of the working student.<\/p>\n

The Advanced Counseling Certificate program is designed to fulfill state-level and national standards for Licensed Professional Counselors. This program meets the highest professional standards according to CACREP, The National Board for Certified Counselors (NBCC), and the NJ Board of Marriage and Family Therapists.<\/p>\n

Please refer to our\u00a0programs of study<\/a>\u00a0page for a comprehensive list of all of the graduate programs\u00a0offered within the university.<\/p>\n

*F1\/J1 visa seeking students are not eligible for this program.<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

Admission Requirements<\/div>
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Candidates must have a master’s degree in counseling, which equates to a minimum of 48 semester hours.<\/p>\n

Applicants with a GPA below 2.9 will not be considered for admission.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n

Application Checklist<\/div>
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In order to make applying for graduate school as seamless as possible for you, we have
\ncreated an application checklist. This checklist can be a reference point for you during the
\napplication process to ensure that you have a comprehensive understanding of the steps
\nneeded to apply, as well as all corresponding supplemental materials for your specific
\nprogram of interest.<\/p>\n