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Candidates complete a master's degree while developing the qualifications necessary to meet the Commonwealth of Massachusetts' requirements for initial licensure as a school counselor.
School counselors facilitate career development from PreK-12; improve academic achievement alongside students, teachers, families, and communities; focus on emotional/social issues such as decreasing inappropriate behaviors; use data to make improvements; and more.
This Summer start program enables candidates to complete a master's degree while developing the qualifications necessary to meet the Commonwealth of Massachusetts' requirements for initial licensure as a school counselor and a school adjustment counselor.
School adjustment counselors lead intensive, one-on-one counseling sessions; work with issues such as trauma, addiction, severe psychopathology, homelessness, or learning disabilities; and more.
The License Only - School Counseling program is for those who have a master's degree in counseling or psychology and are seeking a career and initial licensure as a school counselor. The program is individually tailored, so the number of credits is variable.
The licensure only program does not lead to an academic degree.
The License Only - School Adjustment Counseling program has very specific requirements:
1. You must have received your MEd in School Counseling.
2. If your degree was earned before 2015, you may have to complete additional coursework in consultation with the program coordinator
The licensure only program does not lead to an academic degree. While this program is not eligible for financial aid, the MEd programs are.
Graduate Application Process
School Counseling Graduate Application Process
Required Materials
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$50 non-refundable application fee
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Official transcript from all institutions attended with a minimum final grade point average of 2.75 on a 4.0 scale in your bachelor's degree
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Prerequisites are required for both the MEd and license-only programs. Review the for a complete listing of prerequisites for both programs.
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The License Only - School Counseling program requires a transcript showing a master's degree in counseling or psychology from an accredited institution.
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The License Only - School Adjustment Counseling program requires an MEd in school counseling or a MS in counseling from an accredited institution.
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If you attended an institution outside of the United States, a transcript evaluation from one of our approved agencies is required.
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Two references
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English Proficiency, if applicable for international applicants
Deadlines
- Applications accepted on a rolling basis and reviewed once complete. View final deadlines on our 鈥Graduate Application and Deadlines鈥 page.
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Master of Education (MEd) school counseling/school adjustment counseling, full-time program is summer only.
The master of education in school counseling, the master of education in school counseling and school adjustment counseling, the licensure-only in school counseling, and the licensure-only in school adjustment counseling programs do not support international students in f or j status due to program modality and/or part-time status. Please contact graduate admissions to verify which programs are suitable.