Graduate Certificate in Student Assistance Coordinator

William Paterson University’s Professional Counseling Program offers the Student Assistance Coordinator certification program to qualified students. The Student Assistance Coordinator (SAC) endorsement program is intended for candidates who want to be certified as student assistance coordinators in New Jersey PK-12 school districts. SACs work with students regarding substance abuse related issues, social and emotional issues, behavioral issues, and crisis intervention and response. SACs’ additional responsibilities include examining curriculum development, staff training, policy review, counseling and related services, community relationships and consultation, and implementation of other interventions needed to support students.

Master’s degree from a regionally accredited institution of higher education in Counseling (GPA minimum of 3.0 is requiredOfficial transcripts from all undergraduate and graduate work, Interview with Program Faculty