Purpose
This program provides qualified graduates who hold a Master’s degree in school counseling, mental health counseling, marriage and family counseling, or a related field from an accredited college or university, with the opportunity to advance and broaden their knowledge of counseling theory and practice, and of the educational setting, in order to provide them with the background, courses, and experiences that will enable them to work in a licensed, professional capacity as a school adjustment counselor in our public schools.
Admissions Requirements
A master’s degree, with counseling emphasis, from an accredited college or university, as documented by official transcript of graduate level studies
A GPA within previous graduate program of 3.0 or above
At least two years of professional experience in teaching and/or related human service work
Interview and transcript review by program coordinator
Passing scores on the Massachusetts Test for Educational Licensure: Communication and Literacy
Three (3) letters of recommendation of substantiating scholastic achievement and evaluating professional job performance and competence. Two of these letters must be from, a) the Program Director of the student’s previous graduate program, and b) from a major professor within that program and must attest to and give evidence supporting the candidates’s fitness for working with children in schools.
An educational and professional resume reflecting the applicant’s work experience
A Statement of Purpose (limited to 500 words or less) indicating the applicant’s reasons for undertaking this particular course of study
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