Overview

School Guidance Counseling - Initial Licensure from Westfield State University offers four specialized tracks: school counseling, school adjustment counseling , forensic mental health counseling and mental health counseling.

Careers

Our Education majors are employed statewide, regionally and nationally as teachers.

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 2026-09-04 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-02-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

60 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Westfield, United States

Disciplines

Education Psychology School Counselling View 547 other Masters in School Counselling in United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

GRE^®

Required

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.

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Tuition Fee

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International

25080 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 418 USD per credit during 12 months.
National

25080 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 418 USD per credit during 12 months.
In-State

25080 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 418 USD per credit during 12 months.

Funding

Win a €10000 Scholarship! Deadline: 30 June 2020

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Win a €10000 Scholarship! Deadline: 30 June 2020

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