Post Masters Certificate in Professional Counseling for GSAPP

For current and former Master of Applied Psychology (MAP) GSAAP students

The 18-credit post master’s certificate is specifically designed for candidates possessing a master’s degree in applied psychology (MAP) to earn additional credits to meet licensure requirements in New Jersey as a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC).

Four classes are taken in the School of Health Professions’ Department of Psychiatric Rehabilitation and Counseling Professions in the M.S. in Rehabilitation Counseling, Clinical Mental Health Counseling Track.

In addition to the academic coursework offered by this certificate, individuals will need supervised clinical hours under a plan approved by the New Jersey Professional Counselor Examiners Committee and a passing score on the National Counselor Examination (NCE). One elective course and a practicum course are taken in the Master of Applied Psychology program in the Graduate School of Applied and Professional Psychology.

The certificate program follows a hybrid model of didactic courses largely offered online and 150 hours of clinical training at practicum sites. In addition to the academic coursework offered by this certificate, individuals will need clinical hours supervised by an LCP and a passing grade on the state exam.

⇒ Application Deadline: March 30
Current GSAPP students may apply for this Certificate.