William Paterson University Of New Jersey

Program Information

Degree Offered

M.Ed. in Professional Counseling with concentrations in School Counseling and Mental Health Counseling

Program Description:

The M.Ed. in Professional Counseling consists of two separate concentrations. The School Counseling concentration is a 48-credit concentration directly leading to certification as a school counselor in the state of New Jersey. The Mental Health Counseling concentration is a 60-credit concentration directly leading to eligibility as a Licensed Associate Counselor (LAC), the first step towards obtaining the Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) credential in the state of New Jersey.

Accreditation:

The program is accredited by the Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP), the national accreditation for counseling programs.

Tuition & Financial Aid

Financial Aid Offered: No

Format: Campus

Classification: Master's Colleges & Universities I

Institution Sector: Public

Locale: Small City

Size & Settings: 10,000 - 19,999