Graduate Certificate in Director of School Counseling Services at Montclair State University

Study Director of School Counseling Services at Montclair State University, a Graduate Certificate degree offered at its main campus in Montclair , United States of America. This Full Time program is delivered on campus in English and takes approximately 1 year to complete. Students benefit from a structured learning experience designed to build both theoretical knowledge and practical experience. The next intake is scheduled for August 28, 2027.

About Graduate Certificate in Director of School Counseling Services

Director of School Counseling Services (Post-Master's Certification)

The Director of School Counseling Services Certification authorizes the holder to serve as a director, administrator or supervisor of school counseling services, including the supervision of educational activities in areas related to and within the counseling program in grades preschool through 12.

You must have three years of experience to earn the Director of School Counseling Services Certification from the state of NJ, but you can apply to this program with less experience or with a provisional certificate in anticipation of meeting those NJ certification requirements. If you work in a private school, you can pursue this program without earning a certification from the state.

The Director of School Counseling certification program combines the fields of counseling and educational leadership, and therefore includes courses from both fields in the Department of Counseling and Educational Leadership. The program objectives reflect the fact that skills and dispositions from both are needed to be a successful leader of a comprehensive guidance program.

Along with the certificate in Director of School Counseling Services, the following degrees are also offered: Master's degree in Addiction Counseling, Master's degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling, Master's degree in School Counseling, Master's degree in Student Affairs/Counseling in Higher Education, and a PhD in Counseling.

Requirements and Admission Criteria for Graduate Certificate in Director of School Counseling Services at Montclair State University

Entry Requirements

Transcripts and Transcript Evaluation

A requirement of your application is to list the name of every institution that you’ve previously attended or are currently attending, regardless of the length of attendance.

If you are an undergraduate student in your last term, you may upload an unofficial copy of your current transcript. Upon acceptance into a graduate program, a final transcript indicating that you have completed your undergraduate studies will be required before the start of classes.

The Office of Graduate Admissions does not evaluate international transcripts. In lieu of a transcript, applicants with a non-U.S. degree must submit a course-by-course evaluation of their academic record. We accept evaluations from any NACES member organization. If you do not have or plan to obtain a transcript evaluation, you should upload your unofficial transcripts to your portal for further consideration*.

OFFICIAL transcript evaluations sent directly from the NACES-approved company are required.

*Note: The Office of Graduate Admissions will offer a limited number of free transcript evaluations for eligible F-1 and J-1 visa applicants. After the application is completed (with exception of the transcript evaluation), students will receive an email with their next steps to request this service. We will review all requests received to determine eligibility and will notify the applicants accordingly. Note that, due to a number of factors, we cannot guarantee this service will be provided to all students who request it.

GRE/GMAT Test Scores

The GRE/GMAT is NOT required for many of Montclair State University’s graduate programs. Consult our programs of study page to see if the exam is required for your major.

Programs that do ask for submission of a GRE/GMAT exam will often offer waivers for students who meet specific criteria. Visit the GRE/GMAT exam waiver page to view test exemption criteria.

The institutional codes for reporting are as follows:

GRE: 2520
GMAT: full time MBA: 1T2-NK-86

Letters of Recommendation

The majority of graduate programs require two (2) letters of recommendation. Some programs may not require any, and some may require as many as three. As requirements vary by major, please consult our programs of study page for information specific to your program.

During the application process, the online system will give you the option to provide the contact information of your recommenders in the recommendations tab of your application. You will also have the opportunity to add their contact information after you submit in your application portal. They will then receive instructions from Graduate Admissions on how to submit their recommendations electronically.
Whenever possible, recommendations should be from professors in your undergraduate and graduate field of study who are familiar with your academic work.
If a significant amount of time has passed since you graduated, recommendation letters can be submitted from employers, supervisors or other professionals who can comment on your background, work experience, and motivation to succeed.
Friends, family members, or fellow students are not considered appropriate sources for a recommendation letter.

Additional Supplemental Application Requirements

Some programs may require submission of additional application items including a resume, a statement of purpose (SOP), an essay, an audition, or a portfolio. As requirements vary by major, please consult our programs of study page for information specific to your program.

English Requirements

PTEMin 53
IELTSMin 6.5
TOEFLMin 83

Tuition and Fee Information for Graduate Certificate in Director of School Counseling Services at Montclair State University

Application Fee 60

How to Apply for Graduate Certificate in Director of School Counseling Services at Montclair State University

Montclair State University Application or Common App

Please note: The Common App option is for Freshman applicants only.

Applications for undergraduate admissions are accepted and reviewed on a rolling basis. Check your application status. (If you applied through The Common App, you must create a Montclair State account to check your status. An email will be sent to you with those log-in credentials once your application is received.)
Montclair State University considers a number of factors in reviewing admissions applications. Well-qualified candidates for admission have a 3.2 or higher cumulative high school GPA on an unweighted, 4.0 scale, a challenging course load (particularly in junior and senior years), and a variety of extracurricular activities.
Submission of SAT or ACT scores is not required, but, if you chose to submit those scores, they will be considered in the admissions process.
Other factors considered in our holistic review process include: strong letters of recommendation from teachers and/or counselors; a well-written, thoughtful admissions essay; and a commitment to extracurricular engagement, both in school and in the community.

Graduate Certificate in Director of School Counseling Services at Montclair State University

Montclair State University

United States of America, Montclair