Overview

Graduates of the Counseling Psychology - School Counseling Specialization at Lesley University are eligible for Initial Licensure in school counseling from the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education at all grade levels

This program can be completed in two academic years of full-time study.
600 hours of field experience are required.

Students must pass the Communication and Literacy section of the Massachusetts Tests for Educator Licensure (MTEL) prior to field training.
Key Facts

The Department of Counseling and Psychology offers school counseling and school adjustment counseling master's degree programs approved by the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (leading to Initial licensure). Its graduate degree programs lead to licensure in mental health counseling and/or school counseling in Massachusetts.

The programs prepare clinicians in the field of counseling and psychology at the master's degree and post-master's levels. In addition, certificate programs are offered at the post-master's levels. Students work closely with a faculty of scholar-practitioners who have achieved leadership roles in their professions.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Group Dynamics for Counselors and Consultants

Developmental Psychology Across the Lifespan

Clinical Skills and the Counseling Process

Vocational Development and Career Counseling

Issues and Standards in Professional Counseling

Theories of Counseling and Psychotherapy

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-03 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-05-01 00:00:00
Starting 2027-01-26 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

48 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Cambridge, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

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General requirements

Official Transcript
Letters of Recommendation
Written Personal Statement
Current Résumé or Curriculum Vitae
Interviews
Foreign Academic Credentials Evaluation

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

33840 USD / year

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Out-of-State

33840 USD / year

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Domestic

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In-State

33840 USD / year

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Living costs

Cambridge

United States

1814 - 3756 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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