Counseling, Student Affairs/Counseling in Higher Ed Concentration (M.A.)
Coordinator: Matthew Shurts
Office: University Hall, Room 3230
Phone Number: (973) 655-7190
Email: shurtsm@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.
Program Requirements
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Core Courses | ||
| COUN 531 | Counseling Across the Life Span | 3 |
| COUN 552 | Introduction to Professional and Ethical Issues in Counseling | 3 |
| COUN 577 | Counseling Theories | 3 |
| COUN 579 | Appraisal of the Individual | 3 |
| COUN 582 | Career Counseling | 3 |
| COUN 584 | Group Counseling: Theory and Practice | 3 |
| COUN 588 | Counseling Techniques | 3 |
| COUN 595 | Multicultural Counseling and Development | 3 |
| EDFD 503 | Methods of Research | 3 |
| Practicum | ||
| COUN 624 | Counseling Practicum | 3 |
| Concentration Requirements and Electives | ||
| COUN 589 | Student Services in Higher Education | 3 |
| COUN 592 | Theories of College Student Development | 3 |
| ELAD 531 | Program Planning and Development in Educational Settings | 3 |
| or ELAD 560 | Leadership and Supervision in Student Affairs | |
| Select one of the following: | 3 | |
| Introduction to Substance Abuse Counseling | ||
| Counseling Children and Adolescents | ||
| Theories of Consultation | ||
| Treatment in the Context of the Family | ||
| Counseling Adults | ||
| Strategies in Gerontological Counseling | ||
| Introduction to Marriage, Couples and Family Counseling | ||
| Selected Topics in Counseling | ||
| Advanced Ethical and Legal Issues in Counseling | ||
| Counseling the Adoption Triad | ||
| Counseling Older Adults | ||
| Gender Issues in Counseling | ||
| Program Planning and Development in Educational Settings | ||
| Leadership and Supervision in Student Affairs | ||
| Internship | ||
| COUN 654 | Internship in Counseling I | 3 |
| COUN 674 | Internship in Counseling II | 3 |
| Comprehensive Examination | ||
| In the term that you will sit for exam, register for the section which matches your major and advisor. Successfully pass the exam. | ||
| GRAD CMP | Comprehensive Examination | 0 |
| Total Credits | 48 | |