View MA Programs in Social Sciences 2019/2020 in Union in USA

The Masters of Arts in Holocaust and Genocide Studies program at Kean University – one of only three such programs in the United States – is exceptionally poised to inspire leaders in education, human rights, public policy, and other growing professional fields for the 21st century.

Situated at one of our nation’s most diverse universities in the culturally rich region of central New Jersey and metropolitan New York City, its main concern is to understand our world’s people and nations who endured extreme assault and now seek recognition as international players. Kean’s Masters of Arts in Holocaust and Genocide Studies offers ample opportunities to grasp and influence this historical dynamic.... [-]

The 60 credit Master of Arts in Counseling: School Counseling and LPC program will provide students with the coursework required by the New Jersey Department of Education to qualify for a school counseling certificate for K -12 schools, as well as the coursework necessary for students to meet the 60 credit licensed professional counselor (LPC) standard. As an LPC (more likely Licensed Associate Counselor since they will not have the requisite number of supervised clinical hours) students will be able to work in community organizations, counseling and mental health centers, hospitals, private for-profit centers and counseling practices while working under supervision to complete the 4,500 supervised clinical hours.... [-]

The Master of Arts in Counseling: Clinical Mental Health Counseling program was accredited by CACREP in January 2012 and pro­vides education and training in professional counseling for work in a variety of settings including agencies, com­munity organizations, mental health centers, hospitals, private practice, etc. The program provides comprehensive training involving the knowledge and skills required to work effectively as a professional counselor. Based on the CACREP standards, graduates from this program will have completed the requirements for the New Jersey Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC). Students may take the National Counselor Exam (NCE) prior to graduation and will be eligible to apply for the Licensed Associate Counselor (LAC), opening up opportunities to work in for-profit and private practice settings under supervision while accruing hours toward the LPC.... [-]

The Kean University Master of Arts in Sociology and Social Justice program prepares students to address inequality based on identity categories such as race, class, gender, sexual orientation, and ability. It is the first of its kind in the state and the region. Social justice is the study of how social advantages and disadvantages are distributed, the relation­ship between social identity and inequality, and the practice of reducing the gap between them at local, national, and global levels. It is a perspective for understanding and for action. The program further seeks to inspire a commitment to democracy and firm principles of egalitarianism and equity that will prepare graduates for positions in research, teaching, public service, business and other positions where they may serve as agents of social change. The program emphasizes the interplay between theoretical and applied approaches in sociology, and provides students with an integrated culminat­ing practicum and master’s thesis experience. Successful graduates from our program will complete a total of 36 credits (including the practicum and the master’s thesis supervision). Our ideal student should have the passion to pursue jus­tice, the ability to argue for those who cannot, the knowledge to understand public issues, the courage to challenge op­pression, and the humanity to bring people together for a noble cause.... [-]

The Master of Arts in Psychology: Human Behavior and Organizational Psychology option is designed for individuals pursuing careers in the helping professions who wish to upgrade their com­petence in the behavioral sciences. It has particular value to those whose present or prospec­tive work calls for extensive contact with individuals and groups, human relations skills and the under­standing and modification of behavior. It is relevant to community, agency, group, personnel and or­ganizational work as well as law enforcement, human resources, education, ministry, nursing and other health, human and social services.

To learn more about the Master of Arts in Psychology: Human Behavior and Organizational Psychology program, visit http://grad.kean.edu/masters-programs/human-behavior-and-organizational-psychology.... [-]

The Master of Arts in Psychology, Psychological Services program is a concentration in psychological theory and procedures. It prepares students for employment in mental health centers, social services agencies, hos­pitals, community programs, and other human service settings. The program also provides a strong base of studies preparing students for more advanced graduate study or doctoral training in applied and professional psychology. Students may concentrate in an area of interest by choosing courses from a wide range of electives. A supervised field experience in community psychology enables students to obtain direct experience in providing psychological services in an approved human services setting.... [-]

The primary goal of the Master of Arts in Counselor Education: Alcohol and Drug Abuse Counseling program is to prepare professionally educated and trained counselors to work as Alcohol and Drug Abuse Counselors in a variety of settings. Students in the program will be provided with: a common core of professional counseling com­potencies based on national standards, specialized studies in the field of Alcohol and Drug Abuse Counseling and supervised experiences in alcohol and drug abuse counseling.

To learn more about the Master of Arts in Counselor Education: Alcohol and Drug Abuse Counseling program, visit http://grad.kean.edu/masters-programs/alcohol-and-drug-abuse-counseling.[-]

The Master of Arts in Political Science provides students with a firm liberal arts foundation in the various subfields of Political Science (i.e. American Government and Politics, International Relations/Comparative Politics, Political Theory/ Foundations of Constitutional Government) with a concentration in an area of interest to each student. The program pro­vides advanced preparation for those who seek a career in the public sector at the local, state, national, and international levels. It also serves those persons interested in the area of higher education and/or more advanced graduate studies of the Ph.D. level. The curriculum also includes a strong experiential component for those seeking positions of political and academic leadership.... [-]

The Master of Arts in Counseling: School Counseling program was accredited byCACREP in January 2012and NCATE accredited and approved by the New Jersey Department of Education. It is designed to provide education, training and state certification in School Counseling formerly known as Student Personnel Services. The program provides comprehensive training in both elementary and secondary school counseling, including supervised practice and internships.

To learn more about the Master of Arts in Counseling: School Counseling program, visit http://grad.kean.edu/masters-programs/school-counseling.