Counseling and Educational Leadership
Coordinator:
Dana Levitt
Office: University Hall, Room 3169
Phone Number: (973) 655-2097
E-Mail: levittd@mail.montclair.edu
Overview:
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 offer several advantages:
- Opportunities for alternative scheduling in the form of face-to-face, hybrid, or Saturday classes to meet the needs of the working student
- The opportunity to master counseling skills in a technologically state-of-the-art counseling laboratory, which allows students to record, archive, and review their own counseling practice sessions, which enhances their ability to serve future clients
- A diverse group of faculty members actively engaged in scholarly research who hold national leadership positions in professional associations, including the American Counseling Association (ACA)
- A theory-to-practice model of instruction that allows students to gain practical experience in schools, community agencies, and colleges and universities
- An emphasis on the infusion of multicultural counseling and social justice practice in all courses
- A vibrant and diverse student body that has the opportunity to engage with faculty members on research and present at professional conferences
The courses in the Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor Certificate program fulfill the educational requirements set by the Addiction Professionals Certification Board of New Jersey (APCBNJ) for CADC eligibility. If they choose, students may apply to matriculate concurrently in the MA in Counseling program.
Course Requirements:
COUN 540, Introduction to Alcohol and Drug Counseling
COUN 454, Community Resources: Alcoholism/Substance Abuse Counseling
COUN 590, Counseling the Alcoholic and Substance Abuser
COUN 591, Seminar in Alcohol and Substance Abuse Counseling
HLTH 511, Biomedical and Psychosocial Perspectives on Drugs
COUN 640, Mentally Impaired/Chemically Addicted Client (MICA)
Admission Information:
All candidates must meet application and admission requirements as defined by The Graduate School.
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