Course List

Code	Title	Credits
Requirements (60 credits)
EDC-500	Introduction to Professional Counseling	3
EDC-505	Counseling and Ethical Practice	3
EDC-510	Human Growth and Development	3
EDC-540	Group Counseling	3
EDC-530	Counseling Theory and Practice	3
EDC-520	Advanced Topics in Race and Racism	3
EDC-545	Career Development and Counseling	3
EDC-535	Diversity and Social Justice	3
EDC-550	Counseling At-Risk Children and Families	3
EDC-525	Assessment for Counseling	3
EDC-600	Practicum in Counseling	3
EDC-555	School Counseling Program Planning and Consultation	3
EDC-601A	Internship in Counseling I: School Counseling	3
EDC-602A	Internship in Counseling II: School Counseling	3
EDC-CPE	Counseling Preparatory Comprehensive Examination	0
EDC-580	Behavioral Issues in Counseling	3
EDC-606	Research Methodology and Applications	3
EDC-502	Counseling Skills	3
EDC-512	Access and Equity in Education	3
EDC-675	Educational Counseling Capstone in Counseling	3
EDC-508	Trauma and Crisis in Counseling	3
Total Credits		60

1. Possession of a baccalaureate degree with a satisfactory overall GPA per state requirements (see New Jersey Department of Education for details).
2. Two letters of recommendation related to the applicant’s competence for this graduate program and professional work.
3. Essay (500 words or more).  For School Counseling and Student Affairs and College Counseling, the essay must discuss why social justice is important to the applicant and how the applicant forsees utilizing this training in his/her future career as a school counselor or student affairs professional. For all other MSED programs the essay must explain why the applicant wishes to pursue the graduate program of their choice.
4. Students applying to the MSEd School Counseling and MSEd Student Affairs and College Counseling programs must participate in a group interview.