School Counseling (Pre K-8), (5-12), Master of Education

The School Counseling Program is divided into two degree concentrations:

• Master of Education / Elementary School Counseling (PreK-8)
• Master of Education / Secondary School Counseling (5-12)

Program Objectives

This program is designed to prepare candidates to work as counselors in school settings. The program allows candidates to complete a master’s degree in education while developing the qualifications necessary to meet the Commonwealth of Massachusetts requirements for licensure as either an elementary/middle school counselor (PreK-8) or a middle/secondary counselor (5-12).

Prerequisite Program Requirements

One course in Educational Psychology or General Psychology

One course in Developmental Psychology relevant to level (i.e., Child Growth for Pre K-8, Adolescent Psychology for 5-12)

One course in Learning or Human Behavior or equivalent

Measurement and Evaluation, or equivalent (e.g., Statistics)