Overview

Located within an urban university, the University of Massachusetts Boston Counseling MEd program is dedicated to the training of professionals who most likely will work in, and provide counseling and related activities to, individuals representing an urban and diverse population.

Online or In Person

The on-campus program offers blended courses with both on campus and online coursework. Classes meet once per week during the fall and spring semesters. Courses are typically scheduled back to back at 4 p.m. (EST) and 7 p.m. to reduce commute time to campus. Students typically attend campus classes no more than twice per week. Summer classes are delivered online, typically after 6 p.m. (EST), once per week.
The online program is predominantly online, with the exception of two courses completed in-person during the first summer semester over a two-week intensive session.

The Counseling MEd is accredited by the Masters in Psychology and Counseling Accreditation Council (MPCAC).

Why Apply to UMass Boston's Counseling MEd / CAGS Program?

The Counseling Program also includes training opportunities to become a Career Development Facilitator (CDF), which may lead to employment opportunities in a variety of settings that provide career coaching, counseling, and related services.

Students also have the option of adding an adjustment counseling concentration to their plan of study, which requires two additional courses, as well as additional internship hours. The adjustment counseling concentration allows students to be eligible for the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education K-12 initial level licensure as a school adjustment counselor

Programme Structure

Courses included:

Research and Evaluation in Psychology
Vocational, Educational, and Psychological Assessment
Abnormal Psychology
Vocational Development and Career Information
Counseling Theory and Practice
Child and Adolescent Counseling

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-05-27 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-02-15 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

60 SCH

Delivered

On Campus, Online

Campus Location

Boston, United States

Disciplines

School Counselling Counselling Psychology View 546 other Masters in School Counselling in United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

GPA
Bachelor's Degree
Online Application and Fee
Official Transcripts
Test Scores
Letters of Recommendation
Statement of Purpose

Work experience

One year of related experience (including volunteer work)

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Tuition Fee

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International

29060 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 14530 USD per semester during 12 months.
National

29060 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 14530 USD per semester during 12 months.
In-State

14886 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 7443 USD per semester during 12 months.

Living costs for Boston

1560 - 3239 USD /month

Living costs

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Funding

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