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Montclair State University 
The Master of Arts in Counseling community counseling concentration is a 48 credit hour CACREP accredited program that prepares students for positions in community agency settings. Students may opt to complete an additional 12 credit hour advanced certification program post-degree to meet the 60 credit requirement for licensure in New Jersey. With a community counseling degree and professional counselor license (LPC), counselors may work in a variety of community settings including mental health agencies, hospitals, private and public care centers, and private practice. Students engage in a combination of theoretical and clinical courses culminating in a series of field experiences in which they learn to work with diverse populations.
Institution Location
UN 3162, One Normal Avenue
Montclair NJ, US
07043
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Specialty
Community Counseling
Program Degree
M.A.
Program Website
- Graduates of this program are considered CACREP graduates beginning July 10, 2007
- Accreditation Start Date: January 10, 2009
- Accreditation Expiration: March 31, 2018
- Accreditation Status: Previously Accredited
Program Outcomes Report
http://www.montclair.edu/cehs/academics/departments/cel/academic-programs/ma-counseling/
Status Information
The program was found to meet all standards in a satisfactory manner.
Program History
The Community Counseling program was initially accredited in January 2009 and has maintained its accreditation. In July 2017, the Community Counseling program was converted to a Clinical Mental Health Counseling Program.