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School Counseling
Accelerated Bachelor's to Master's
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BA in Psychology +MA in School Counseling
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At a Glance
This CACREP-accredited program qualifies eligible students for state certification in school counseling and prepares you to work with diverse populations across the preK–12th grade spectrum. Once you graduate with your master’s degree, you’ll be eligible to pursue your LAC/LPC licensure and consider additional career paths. You can also take courses as part of the International School Counseling Program, offered in Portugal during the summer.
Accelerated/Dual-Degree Program
Get a jumpstart and enter the workforce with a master’s degree. Accelerated options get you there faster and more affordably through fewer semesters of classes. Dual degrees offer a streamlined path to earning two degrees, often with direct admission to the graduate portion.
This dual-degree program is a perfect option if you are already enrolled in TCNJ’s accelerated three-year bachelor’s degree in psychology. You will complete the bachelor’s program in May of your third year and subsequently begin taking graduate courses in the summer session, which begins in June.
Students who have already earned their bachelor’s degree can also pursue the MA in school counseling as a stand-alone offering.
Psychology Three Year Bachelor’s Degree + School Counseling, BA/MA
Careers
Our nationally accredited MA in school counseling prepares clinicians to work with diverse populations in a variety of elementary and secondary school settings. Employment in the field is expected to grow by 4% between 2023 and 2032, according to the latest national data. You’ll gain the skills to confidently enter the workforce and command a salary that reflects your expertise and dedication.
Application Requirements
As a first-year applicant, you must meet the eligibility requirements for the accelerated three-year bachelor’s degree in psychology. If you successfully maintain at least a 3.3 GPA and pass the standard counseling admissions interview at the end of the second year, you may then matriculate into the master’s program. You will not be subject to additional application fees.
Accreditation
CACREP accredits master’s and doctoral degree programs in counseling and its specialties offered by colleges and universities in the United States and throughout the world.
