New Jersey Department of Education

Director of School Counseling Services Standard Certificate

Endorsement Code: 0602

Note: Requirements, passing test scores, and fees are subject to change without notice.

The Director of School Counseling Services endorsement authorizes the holder to serve as a director, administrator or supervisor of school counseling services, including the supervision of educational activities in areas related to and within the counseling program in grades preschool through 12.

To be eligible for the Director of School Counseling Services standard certificate, a candidate must meet the following:

Degree Requirement

Hold a master’s or higher degree is required from an accredited college or university.

Certification Requirement

Hold a New Jersey School Counselor certificate, a standard New Jersey Student Personnel Services certificate, or its out-of-state equivalent.

Experience Requirement

At least three years of successful experience as a school counselor in grades preschool through 12.

Coursework Requirement

Completion of a three-credit graduate level course in each of the following required areas:

  • Administration - Examples: School law; Organization and Administration of elementary and secondary schools.
  • Staff Supervision - Examples: Supervision and evaluation of instructional staff; Supervision of school counseling services.
  • Curriculum Development - Examples: Principles of general curriculum development; elementary and secondary curriculum development; extracurricular activities.


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