The international school community recognizes and respects TCNJ’s graduate global program in school counseling.
School Counseling
The CACREP accredited Master of Arts in School Counseling allows global students to earn a master’s degree in counseling, NJ School Counseling Certification (US Citizens), and/or a Certificate of Qualification (non-US Citizens). While designed to meet the needs of globally-based students, this program is identical to the program offered in Ewing, New Jersey.
Program Coordinator/Academic Advisor: Jill Schwarz, schwarz@tcnj.edu
Global
location*
Online and in Portugal
60 Credits
*All global in-person summer courses are scheduled in Portugal at Nova School of Business & Economics (located in sunny Carcavelos, about 15 miles west of Lisbon). See details for the Portugal campus.
Admission Requirements
- An earned bachelor’s degree from an accredited university, college, or other approved institution.
- The Graduate Record Exam (GRE) or Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT) was taken within the last five years. See test waiver information.
- A completed online application.
- Current resume.
- Two strong letters of recommendation (e.g., unequivocal endorsements and letters from supervisors familiar with the applicant’s work are weighted favorably).
- Personal essay.
- Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) for applicants for whom English is a second language and who have limited experience working/learning in an English language environment.
- Applicants must also meet the specific admission requirements of their selected certificate programs.
Certification
Standard Certification (US Citizens Only)
In addition to earning an MA in School Counseling, US Citizens are eligible to apply for School Counseling certification in the state of NJ, which is transferable to other US states. Students will be eligible to apply for a Standard Certification. Please consult the New Jersey Department of Education Endorsement Code for additional information.
Certificate of Qualification (CQ) (US and Non-US Citizens)
The CQ is issued to U.S. citizens and non-citizens and verifies the completion of the MA in School Counseling. Although the CQ is not a teaching license from the State of New Jersey, it is widely accepted by international schools and recognized by their accrediting agencies. The CQ allows candidates to teach within the international school community outside of the U.S.
Program Requirements/Program Planner
This CACREP accredited program, led by a dedicated TCNJ faculty of seasoned counselors, focuses on experiential learning to prepare students for becoming school counselors in the international K-12 setting. Students study online in the fall and spring semesters and take in-person courses each summer in Portugal.
School Counseling Program Planner – Please refer to the program planner for all course requirements.