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Monmouth University
Overview
Monmouth University / Department of Professional Counseling is located in West Long Branch, NJ, in a suburban setting.
Degrees & Awards
Degrees Offered
| Degree | Concentration | Sub-concentration |
|---|---|---|
| Master of Science (MS) | Clinical mental health counseling | |
| Master of Arts (MA) | Addiction studies | |
| Post Master Certificate (PMC) | Professional counseling |
Degrees Awarded
| Degree | Number Awarded |
|---|---|
| Master's Degrees | 67 |
| Other Advanced Degrees | 16 |
Earning Your Degree
| Part-time study available? |
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| Evening/weekend programs available? |
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| Distance learning programs available? | No |
| Terminal master's degree available? | No |
Degree Requirements
| Degree | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Master's Degrees |
Entrance Exam GRE Comp Exam Required for some Thesis Optional Fieldwork |
Admissions
Applying
50
Application Fee - Domestic
Yes
Electronic applications accepted?
Yes
Applications processed on a rolling basis?
Application Deadlines
| Type | Domestic | International | Priority date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fall deadline | July 15th | June 1st | Yes |
| Spring deadline | December 1st | November 1st | No |
Entrance Requirements
| Exam | Details | |
|---|---|---|
| Master's Degree Exam | GRE | |
| Master's Degree Requirements | Minimum GPA of 3.0 overall, 12 credits in psychology or closely-related field, two Monmouth University psychological counseling recommendation forms, narrative essay | |
| Additional Entrance Requirements | Degree or current enrollment in CACREP-accredited master's program in counseling with minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 |
Tuition & Fees
Financial Support
| Financial award applicants must submit: | FAFSA |
|---|---|
| Types of financial support available |
Institutionally-sponsored Loans Scholarship and/or loans Graduate Assistantships |
Student Body
174
Total Graduate Students
39%
International Breakout (representing other countries)
60%
Out-of-state students
Race/Ethnicity
| Hispanic/Latino | 10.34% |
|---|---|
| Black or African American | 8.05% |
| White or Caucasian | 68% |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | Not Reported |
| Asian | 2.87% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | Not Reported |
| Two or more races | 2.87% |
| Unknown | 5.17% |
Gender
Male (12%)
Female (87%)
Faculty
16
Total faculty
Full-time - 11
Part-time - 5
Male (7)
Female (9)
Research
| Focus of faculty research: | Violent crime, single parenting, the African-American male, counseling older women, successful behavior for under-achieving youth |
|---|---|
| Externally sponsored research expenditures last year: | 0 |
Location & Contact
Address
400 Cedar Avenue
West Long Branch, NJ 07764-1898
United States
West Long Branch, NJ 07764-1898
United States
Contact
Dr. David Burkholder
Program Director
Email: dburkhol@monmouth.edu
Phone: 732-923-4621
Fax: 732-923-4661
Program Director
Email: dburkhol@monmouth.edu
Phone: 732-923-4621
Fax: 732-923-4661