Advance Your Career in Health Sciences & Human Services
Make a Difference. Lead with Compassion. Transform Lives.
Rooted in Georgian Court’s Mercy values of compassion, justice, integrity, and service, our graduate programs combine academic excellence, personalized faculty mentorship, hands-on learning experiences, and flexible pathways designed for working professionals.
With small class sizes, dedicated faculty, and a supportive learning environment, you’ll gain the knowledge, practical experience, and confidence needed to advance your career and make a lasting impact.
Why Choose Georgian Court University?
Personalized Support
Experience individualized attention from faculty who are invested in your academic and professional success. c
Flexible Learning Options
Many programs offer evening, online, hybrid, or flexible scheduling options designed to fit your life.
Real-World Experience
Gain hands-on learning through internships, practica, clinical experiences, research, and community partnerships.
Career-Focused Education
Graduate prepared with practical skills, professional connections, and the confidence to advance your career.
Mercy Values in Action
Join a community committed to compassion, service, integrity, respect, and social responsibility.
Explore Our Graduate Programs
Applied Behavior Analysis (M.A.)
Help individuals reach their full potential through evidence-based behavioral interventions.
Georgian Court’s Applied Behavior Analysis program prepares students to apply the science of behavior to improve outcomes for children, adolescents, and adults. Students can pursue specialized pathways that align with their professional interests while gaining valuable field experience and mentorship from experienced practitioners.
Program Highlights
- Master’s degree in Applied Behavior Analysis
- Specialized tracks available
- Hands-on practicum and fieldwork opportunities
- Small classes and personalized faculty support
- Scientist-practitioner model emphasizing real-world application
Clinical Mental Health Counseling (M.A.)
Guide individuals toward healing, resilience, and personal growth.
The Clinical Mental Health Counseling program provides a strong foundation in counseling theory, ethics, assessment, and evidence-based practice. Through close faculty mentorship, field experiences, and professional preparation, students develop the skills needed for rewarding careers in counseling and mental health services.
Program Highlights
- CACREP-accredited program
- Emphasis on ethics and evidence-based counseling
- Cohort model with individualized support
- Research and field-based learning opportunities
- Preparation for professional counseling careers
School Psychology (M.A./CAGS)
Support student success through assessment, intervention, consultation, and advocacy.
Georgian Court’s School Psychology program prepares graduates to work collaboratively with educators, families, and communities to help children thrive academically, socially, and emotionally. The program incorporates a social justice perspective and emphasizes evidence-based practice.
Program Highlights
- Nationally accredited and approved curriculum
- Strong Praxis exam outcomes
- Comprehensive training in assessment and intervention
- Evening classes designed for working professionals
- Extensive field experiences
School Psychology (Psy.D.)
Advance your impact as a school psychologist through doctoral-level training in assessment, intervention, consultation, research, and systems-level change.
Georgian Court University’s Psy.D. in School Psychology prepares professionals to become leaders in educational and mental health settings. Built around the principles of the National Association of School Psychologists (NASP), the program combines rigorous academic preparation, faculty mentorship, field experiences, and a strong commitment to social justice and service.
Whether you’re a practicing school psychologist seeking advanced standing or a student entering from a bachelor’s degree program, GCU offers pathways designed to help you achieve your professional goals while maintaining work-life balance.
Program Highlights
- Psy.D. in School Psychology
- Advanced Standing option (approximately 3 years)
- Bachelor’s-to-Psy.D. pathway (approximately 5 years)
- Hybrid and evening course formats designed for working professionals
- Extensive field experiences and research opportunities
- Faculty mentorship and dissertation support
- Fellowship opportunities that can significantly reduce tuition costs
- Emphasis on social justice, equity, and culturally responsive practice
- Preparation for leadership roles in schools, clinics, hospitals, and private practice
Integrative Health (M.A.)
Explore whole-person approaches to wellness and healing.
One of the pioneering programs of its kind, Georgian Court’s Integrative Health program examines the connection between mind, body, and spirit through both conventional and complementary approaches to health and wellness. Students can complete the program fully online, on campus, or through a hybrid format.
Program Highlights
- Available online, on campus, or hybrid
- Flexible completion timeline
- Courses in holistic healing, stress management, wellness coaching, and integrative therapies
- Optional internship opportunities
- Diverse student and professional backgrounds welcomed
Nursing (Direct Entry M.S.N.)
Launch a nursing career and earn a graduate degree.
The Direct Entry Master of Science in Nursing program is designed for individuals who hold a bachelor’s degree in another field and are ready to transition into nursing. Students receive rigorous academic preparation, clinical experience, and professional development to enter a growing and rewarding healthcare profession.
Program Highlights
- Designed for career changers
- Graduate-level nursing preparation
- Clinical and experiential learning opportunities
- Pathway into one of the nation’s most in-demand professions
- Focus on patient-centered, evidence-based care
Ready to take the next step?
Your future in health sciences and human services starts here.
Whether you’re looking to advance your current career, change professions, or deepen your expertise, Georgian Court University can help you achieve your goals.
- Degrees Offered: Applied Behavior Analysis (M.A.), Clinical Mental Health Counseling (M.A.), School Psychology (M.A./CAGS), School Psychology (Psy.D.), Integrative Health (M.A.), Nursing (Direct Entry M.S.N.), Social Work (M.S.W.)
- Program Type: Master's Degree
- Campus: Lakewood
Graduate Admissions
Mercedes Hall
732-987-2770
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Social Work (M.S.W.)
Become a voice for change and advocate for stronger communities.
Georgian Court’s Master of Social Work program prepares students to address complex social challenges through clinical practice, advocacy, leadership, and community engagement. Graduates are equipped to make a meaningful impact across healthcare, schools, nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and private practice settings.
Program Highlights
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