Educational Counseling (MSEd)

The educational counseling curriculum includes a range of coursework covering skills and techniques, equity and access, theory and research, and practical application. Courses include: 

• Introduction to Professional Counseling
• Human Growth and Development
• Counseling Skills
• Advanced Topics in Race and Racism
• Diversity and Social Justice
• Group Counseling
• School Counseling Program Planning and Consultation
• Career Development and Counseling

All educational counseling graduate students will also complete a capstone project and 700 hours of clinical experience through a practicum and two internships. 

Refer to the graduate catalog for full degree requirements and course descriptions for each program:

• School Counseling MSEd Requirements 
• Student Affairs and College Counseling MSEd Requirements

To be considered for admission:

• A four-year baccalaureate degree with a minimum overall GPA of 3.0 

Your application must also include: 

• Two letters of recommendation related to the applicants preparedness for graduate study
• Essay (500 words or more) highlighting student’s goals for the graduate school counseling program; the essay should specifically address why social justice is important to the applicant and how they foresee using it in practice
• Participation in a group interview is required.

To be considered for admission:

• Possession of a baccalaureate degree with a satisfactory overall GPA per state requirements (see New Jersey Department of Education for details) and a minimum 3.0 GPA in the undergraduate major.
• Possession of a master’s degree.

Your application must also include: 

• Two letters of recommendation related to the applicant’s competence for this graduate program and professional work.
• Essay (500 words or more) explaining why the applicant wishes to pursue this graduate program.
• Note: Must hold an NJ school counselor or student personnel services certificate or an equivalent out-of-state certificate. Upon completion, provide documentation evidencing completion of three years of successful experience as a school counselor in grades P–12 to be eligible for the endorsement.

To be considered for admission:

• Hold a standard instructional certificate, or a school psychologist, school social worker, school counselor, director of school counseling services or school nurse endorsement, or a valid Licensed Clinical Alcohol and Drug Counselor credential issued by the NJ Alcohol and Drug counselor Committee of the Marriage and Family Board, or a valid Certified Prevention Specialist credential issued by the Addiction Professionals Certification Board of NJ or hold a master’s or higher degree from a regionally accredited college or university.
• Note: Monmouth University students who are pursuing one of the above credentials can apply to this program and pursue it concurrently with their degree.

Your application must also include:

• Applicant must submit an essay of 500 words or more explaining why applicant wishes to pursue a SAC endorsement.
• Submit all official undergraduate and graduate transcripts.

For more information, please contact Francine Swift.

Apply for admission by completing a Graduate School applicaiton.