Overview

Objectives

Designed for working professionals, the School Adjustment and Mental Health Counseling program at Cambridge College offers a flexible, affordable option for earning your master’s degree.

Hands-on career training. Gain real-world professional preparation through extensive research opportunities, internships, and field placements based on Massachusetts state standards for school adjustment counseling.
Flexible class options. Earn your master’s degree while balancing work and family time. Cambridge College offers flexible day, evening, weekend, and online course options designed to meet the needs of adult learners.
Experienced faculty. Work closely with expert faculty who bring diverse research and professional school counseling experience to the program.
Exceptional value. Earn your master’s degree without breaking your budget. Cambridge College is one of the most affordable four-year private nonprofit colleges in the nation, offering world-class education and low tuition.
Convenient locations. All of our classroom locations are close to public transportation and/or offer free parking for students.

Jobs in School Counseling and Mental Health Counseling

Graduates are prepared to meet the licensing standards of the Massachusetts Board of Registration of Allied Mental Health Professionals and the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education. In addition, graduates may apply for the following credentials:

School Social Worker/School Adjustment Counselor (all levels). Program approved by the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education as preparation for initial licensure.
Mental health counseling licensure by the Massachusetts Board of Registration of Allied Mental Health Professionals. Candidates must also pass an exam and complete two years of post-master’s supervised clinical practice.
Students completing the Alcohol/Drug concentration are eligible for CADAC certification by MBSACC and LADC licensing by the Massachusetts Department of Public Health.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Personality and Counseling Theory
Rogerian Person-Centered Therapy: Basic Counseling Skills
Human Development Across the Lifespan
Ethics & Professional Issues for School Counselors & Mental Health Practitioners
Research Design and Evaluation
Psychopathology

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-02 00:00:00

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Starting 2027-01-12 00:00:00

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More details

Cambridge College practices a rolling admissions policy, processing and reviewing application materials as they are received.

Language

English

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Credits

60 SCH

Delivered

Blended

Campus Location

Boston, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

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Other requirements

General requirements

MEd and most graduate certificate programs require an earned bachelor’s degree.
Interview with and approval of the SOPC Admissions Committee and acceptance by the dean.
Application Fee: $50, nonrefundable ($100 for international students)
Current Résumé
Personal Statement - Write a 1-2 page essay (250-500 words) describing your reasons for obtaining a degree from Cambridge College, your professional experience and goals, and your academic background.
Two Professional Recommendations
Official demonstration of English language proficiency
Supplemental documentation for issuance of I-20
International transcripts, evaluated by an accepted evaluation service

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

19170 USD / year

≈ 19170 USD / year
Out-of-State

19170 USD / year

≈ 19170 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

19170 USD / year

≈ 19170 USD / year

Living costs

Boston

United States

1560 - 3239 USD / month

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

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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Overview

Objectives

Jobs in School Counseling and Mental Health Counseling

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

Boston

Funding

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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