Chairperson: Larry D. Burlew

The Department of Counseling and Educational Leadership (CEL) grants two different Master of Arts degrees and one doctoral degree, a Ph.D. in Counselor Education.

In the CACREP-accredited MA in Counseling program, students are prepared for work with diverse populations in the following areas: individual/group/ community counseling, addictions counseling, school counseling, and student services in higher education. In addition, the department offers a post-Master’s program for professional development, meeting requirements for National Board Certification and New Jersey State Professional Counselor Licensure.

In educational leadership, the department provides Masters and Certification programs for individuals to develop the knowledge competencies for positions as principals, department supervisors, school business administrators, superintendents, and other personnel. This program offers courses leading to certification in Principalship and Supervisory areas.

In the growing area of training and development, the department offers opportunities to current and prospective professionals to gain new knowledge and skills in management education, program planning, organizational analysis, and human resources development, with MA in Educational Leadership, concentration in Adult and Organizational Learning (AOL).