Aug 03, 2024  
2022-2023 School of Graduate Studies Catalog 
    
2022-2023 School of Graduate Studies Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Counseling, Certificate of Advanced Professional Studies


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In order to assist students to qualify for licensure as Mental Health Counselors in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, the Advanced Professional Certificate Program in Counseling will allow students who have an MA or MS in Counseling to complete a minimum of 9 and a maximum of 27 credits in the counseling program.

Prerequisites

A Master’s degree in Counseling from an accredited institution

Program Requirements

The completion of a minimum of 9 credits, and a maximum of 27 credits, of graduate study. Such study will be planned with the program coordinator and approved by the Graduate Dean.

Upon acceptance into the program, you will complete a tentative Plan of Study in consultation with the program coordinator. You must request that any transfer credits be considered at tis time. PLEASE NOTE THAT NO MORE THAN THREE COURSES TAKEN AT SALEM STATE UNIVERSITY BEFORE ADMISSION CAN BE COUNTED TOWARDS THIS PROGRAM. You should meet regularly with the program coordinator to discuss your progress and revise your plan of study as needed.

 

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