蒙特克莱尔州立大学的咨询计划为学生提供了在各种工作环境中成为具有多元文化能力的辅导员的准备。学生准备在中小学，社区机构，大学中的学生事务职位以及药物滥用治疗设施中与不同的人群一起工作。学术准备遵循国家许可和认证委员会制定的指导方针。酒精和药物咨询师认证证书课程的课程满足新泽西州成瘾专业人士认证委员会（APCBNJ）为CADC资格设定的教育要求。如果他们愿意，学生可以同时申请硕士辅导课程。该课程包括18个学期的6门课程。辅导方面的研究生课程提供了面对面，混合或周六课程形式的替代日程安排的机会，以满足在职学生
The Counseling programs at Montclair State University prepare students to become multiculturally competent counselors in a variety of work settings. Students are prepared to work with diverse populations in elementary and secondary schools, community agencies, student affairs positions in colleges and universities, and substance abuse treatment facilities. The academic preparation follows guidelines established by state licensure and certification boards. The courses in the Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor Certificate program fulfill the educational requirements set by the Addiction Professionals Certification Board of New Jersey (APCBNJ) for CADC eligibility. If they choose, students may apply to matriculate concurrently in the MA in Counseling program.