Montclair State University's Student Affairs/Counseling program?

[rollther]

I'm located in NYC. There aren't a lot of programs focused on counseling/academic advising. I'm not interested in NYU or Columbia's Post Secondary Education program. I'm looking for funding and practical experience via assistantships. Anyone familiar with Montclair State's Student Affairs/Counseling program?

[hesadork]

I'm not familiar with Montclair's program but you should definitely check out the College Student Affairs program at Rutgers-New Brunswick.  Link is here: http://gse.rutgers.edu/academic-programs/edm-programs/college-student-affairs-ed-m

[so_it_goes]

I'm originally from that area and Montclair State has a pretty good reputation around the tri-state area. It obviously does not have the same national prestige that NYU or Teacher's College, but that should not stop you from considering the program.

 

I also agree with hesadork that you should consider the program at Rutgers, as they do provide opportunities for assistantships and generally gaining practical experience. With that said, I have a feeling you are looking to stay closer to NYU than Rutgers may allow. One option you may want to consider is Hofstra's Counseling program (there is a track specifically for College Student Development): http://www.hofstra.edu/Academics/colleges/health-human/counsel/index.html. It's a bit more counseling focused than higher ed focused, but could be another good option.

 

Lastly, I would suggest perusing the graduate program databases created by NASPA (https://www.naspa.org/careers/graduate/graduate-program-directory) and ASHE (http://www.ashe.ws/?page=187) to see if there are any other programs that may be of interest.

[ChasingMavericks]

I would just keep in mind looking at schools that if you wanted a program that was student affairs and counseling with the intent of being able to become licensed then make sure the program is CACREP accredited.