Overview

Successful completion of the coursework, along with the creation of a Professional Portfolio, demonstrates that candidates have acquired the necessary knowledge and competencies to apply for Initial Licensure as a school counselor in Massachusetts.

What Can You Do with a School Counseling degree?

A graduate-level concentration in school counseling opens up rewarding career paths in education and mental health, allowing you to make a meaningful impact on students' academic, personal, and emotional growth.

Here are some potential career opportunities for Westfield State University School Counseling - Initial Licensure graduates:

School Counselor (PreK-12)
Academic Advisor
College and Career Counselor
Counselor in Alternative Education Settings
Mental Health Counselor
School-Based Program Coordinator
School Counselor Supervisor or Administrator
School Intervention Specialist
Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) Specialist

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Psychology: Special Topics

Alcoholism: Causes, Effects and Treatment

Drugs and Behavior

Principles of Family Counseling

Psychopathology: Diagnosis & Treatment of Adults

Ethics and Standards in the Mental Health Profession

Evidence Based Therapies in Mental Health Counseling

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-03 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-02-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

60 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Westfield, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

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English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

A Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.

Applicants with a firm foundation in psychology, education, or related field are highly preferred.

A 3.0 overall undergraduate GPA.

Applicants must submit three letters of reference, including at least one academic reference.

Applicants must submit a personal statement that describes (1) reason for interest in the field, (2) assessment of personal strengths and limitations, and (3) goals of graduate study.

Applicants must submit a professional vitae or resume

Applicants selected for interviews must attend a formal interview with members of the graduate admissions committee.

Submit passing scores in Communication and Literacy Skills portions of the Massachusetts Educators Certification Tests (MTEL).

The Graduate Record Exam (GRE) or the Miller Analogies Test (MAT)

Application and $50 application fee

Official, sealed transcripts from all colleges or universities previously attended.

Tuition Fees

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25860 USD / year

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25860 USD / year

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25860 USD / year

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Funding

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Overview

What Can You Do with a School Counseling degree?

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

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Disciplines

What students do after studying

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English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

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Funding

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