School Counseling - Initial License

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Program Objectives

This program will give students who already have an academic background in counseling the opportunity to add the courses and fieldwork necessary to qualify for licensure as a School Guidance Counselor in Massachusetts. Depending on candidate’s previous coursework and experience and with reference to state licensure standards, students will be advised to take the necessary courses required to become eligible for licensure as School Guidance Counselors. The program will be individually tailored and approximately 9-18 credits long.

Program Requirements

Upon acceptance into the program, you will complete a tentative Plan of Study in consultation with the program coordinator. All candidates for this program must complete 9-18 hours of graduate course work, depending on each candidate’s particular situation and needs, as described below. You should meet regularly with the program coordinator to discuss your progress and revise your plan of study, as needed.

Course Requirements

Foundation Courses:

EDU 738 - Educational Research Across the Curriculum

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Other Requirements

To be determined, in consultation with the program coordinator. Students will take EDU 968A and EDU 968B : Practicum in School Counseling I and II concurrently with the prerequisite competencies (including 75 hours of Pre-Practicum experience) as determined by the program coordinator.

Total Credits: 9-18

Additional Information and Notes

Please be aware that the Commonwealth of Massachusetts may change licensure requirements. Students are advised to contact the state for specific, current licensure requirements. Students may access that information at doe.mass.edu.