Caldwell College Center for Graduate & Continuing Studies Post-Master's Professional Counselor Licensing Program 120 Bloomfield Ave. Caldwell, NJ 07006 US   Phone: 1-973-618-3214   At a Glance Program Requirements Tuition & Financial Aid Institution Overview Important Dates Upcoming Events Degrees: Program Format: Certificate Professional Counseling License On Campus   This program is intended for those who hold a Master’s Degree and who wish to become a “Licensed Professional Counselor” in New Jersey. According to the N.J. Professional Counselor Licensing Act, to become a Licensed Professional Counselor, a candidate must have achieved a graduate degree in counseling and as part of the graduate study, successfully completed a minimum of 60 graduate semester hours, 45 of which must be distributed across eight of nine designated areas. Students who have earned a master’s degree in Counseling, but who have not earned the requisite 60 credit hours or who have not met the appropriate distribution requirements for professional licensure, may apply for admission to this program. Academic programs for these students are developed based on review of the individual candidates’ official graduate transcript(s). The Program Coordinator will assist the candidate in identifying and planning for the completion of areas/courses needed to satisfy educational requirements for licensing in New Jersey.     Accreditation Information:   # Of Credits Required:   Time To Degree:     Previous Degrees Master’s degree in Counseling Psychology or Counselor Education. Official graduate transcript(s).  Pre-Requisite Courses International Student Requirements Requirements Qualifying Exam: GMAT Minimum Exam Score: GPA or Equivalent: English Proficiency: Research Competency: Clinical Internship:   Work Experience Volunteer Experience Publications Experience Foreign Language Requirement Other Requirements One letter of recommendation. Writing sample: In lieu of the statement of objectives on the application, submit a research-based paper of at least 10 pages that was previously submitted in an undergraduate or graduate psychology course. APA style preferred. Personal interview.    Cost Per Credit Hour: $   Tuition:   Financial Aid Offered:       # of Students Enrolled Full Time: 115  # of Students Enrolled Part Time: 485  Average GPA:   Average Test Scores:   Charge Per Credit: $607  Annual Full Time Avg Institution Tuition: $10926  Financial Aid Offered: Yes  Average Work Experience:   Specializations:   # of Terms Per Year: Semester  Placement Percentage:   Historically Black:   Religious Affiliation: Roman Catholic