Montclair,
NJ,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
PhD in Counseling in Montclair United States | Montclair State University
Montclair State University
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Montclair United States
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Qualification
Doctor of Philosophy
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
14,969
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
42 months
The PhD in Counseling program offers a transformative journey for those seeking to advance their counseling careers. Accredited by the Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP), our program fosters scholarly growth while encouraging participation in faculty-led research. Diversity defines our program, evident in our faculty composition, student body, research focus, dedication to social justice advocacy, and community involvement at all levels. Our learning community comprises both full-time and part-time students specializing in various fields including college counseling, higher education, counselor supervision, marriage and family therapy, clinical mental health, play therapy, school counseling, career development, and addiction treatment. Graduates excel as university faculty, clinical supervisors, mental health practitioners, consultants, and leaders in educational and healthcare settings.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
All prospective applicants must have completed a master's degree in counseling or closely related field. Applicants may be required to take prerequisites prior to enrollment.
Transcript: One from each college attended.
Essays/Personal Statement: Please write three separate essays addressing the following prompts:
A personal statement in which you describe past accomplishments, educational, and work experience that serve as foundational activities to your development as a scholar-practitioner. Explain your rationale for selecting Montclair State University's Counseling PhD program.
Share your strengths and areas of growth in relation to being a culturally responsive counselor and social justice advocate.
Please discuss your current research interests and how you hope to incorporate them.
Letters of Recommendation: Three (3) professional letters of recommendation from individuals who know the applicant's clinical work and/or educational abilities. At least one letter from a faculty member and one from a supervisor must be included with the application.
A minimum TOEFL score of at least 83 on the internet-based test (iBT) or 62 on the paper-based test (pBT).
For IELTS test takers, the minimum required score is 6.5.
Transcript: One from each college attended.
Essays/Personal Statement: Please write three separate essays addressing the following prompts:
A personal statement in which you describe past accomplishments, educational, and work experience that serve as foundational activities to your development as a scholar-practitioner. Explain your rationale for selecting Montclair State University's Counseling PhD program.
Share your strengths and areas of growth in relation to being a culturally responsive counselor and social justice advocate.
Please discuss your current research interests and how you hope to incorporate them.
Letters of Recommendation: Three (3) professional letters of recommendation from individuals who know the applicant's clinical work and/or educational abilities. At least one letter from a faculty member and one from a supervisor must be included with the application.
A minimum TOEFL score of at least 83 on the internet-based test (iBT) or 62 on the paper-based test (pBT).
For IELTS test takers, the minimum required score is 6.5.
Tuition
USD
14,969