The College of New Jersey

Counselor Education

About the Program

Last Updated: 
September 26, 2012

The Educational Specialist (Ed.S.) in Marriage and Family Therapy degree program is designed for master's level professional counselors who wish to pursue advanced study in marriage and family therapy. Based on their previous educational and supervised clinical experiences, students will be required to complete a minimum of 24 graduate credits in marriage and family therapy. Course work meets the educational requirements for licensure in marriage and family therapy in New Jersey.

Program Overview

Program Administrator: 
Dr. Atsuko Seto
Department Emphasis: 
Area Percentage
  Family Therapy80%
  Human Development10%
  Family Science10%
Campus Enrollment: 
7,000
Programs Options: 
Master's

Graduate Program

Courses Offered: 
  • Introduction to Family Systems
  • Theory & Techniques of Family Therapy
  • Assessment & Intervention in Marriage & Family Therapy
  • Laboratory in Family Therapy
  • Special Issues in Family Therapy
  • Ethics & Professional Issues in Family therapy
  • Practicum & Family Studies in Family Therapy
  • Internship in Family Therapy

Master's Level

Program Options: 
  • Education Specialist in Marriage & Family Therapy
Comments: 

All Ed.S. applicants must hold a master's degree from a CACREP-approved counseling program, or its equivalent, and complete a departmental screening interview. All prerequisites must be met before entering the program.