Graduate Counseling Certificates & Certifications

Sunday, October 11, 2026 at 11:00 AM until 12:00 PMEastern Daylight Time UTC -04:00

Virtual Open House

Explore Montclair State University's graduate counseling certificate and certification programs. During this session, program representatives will discuss eligibility, required coursework, field experiences and how each option supports professional licensure or certification goals in New Jersey.

Graduate Certificate

Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor Certificate

Complete coursework aligned with New Jersey's educational requirements for CADC eligibility.

Curriculum 15 graduate credits

Requirements Aligned with APCBNJ education standards

Professional Settings Addiction, recovery and treatment programs

Post-Master’s Certificate

Advanced Counseling Certificate

Add graduate coursework toward New Jersey's 60-credit educational requirement for counselor licensure.

Eligibility Master’s degree in counseling

Personalized Study Coursework based on previous credits

Purpose Supports progress toward NJ LPC requirements

Certification Program

Student Assistance Coordinator Certification

Prepare to support student mental health, substance-use prevention and wellness in school settings.

Student Support Prevention, intervention and referrals

Coordination School, family and community services

School Leadership Staff training and wellness programming

Post-Master’s Certification

School Counselor Certification

Meet New Jersey requirements for school counselor certification through an individually tailored program.

Coursework 12–18 credits based on previous study

Field Experience 600-hour school internship

Career Path Transition into school counseling

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