Overview

Students of the School Counseling program offered by Fitchburg State University typically complete this 60 credit program in three years, taking 2-3 courses per semester, but you have six years to complete the program. We also offer an accelerated option, if you begin in the summer, where you can complete this entire program (including its year-long internship/practicum) in a little over two years

Career Opportunities

Program graduates have the credentials to apply for initial licensure as an elementary school (PreK-8) or secondary school (5-12) counselor. Past graduates of our program have been employed in the Leominster, Clinton, and Gardner school districts as well as at Fitchburg State.

Program Highlights

Exposure to faculty with both practical and academic backgrounds in the field.

Fitchburg State University is a member in good standing of the Association for Advancing Quality in Educator Preparation (AAQEP(opens in a new tab)), a national accrediting organization recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation. Accreditation acknowledges that a program prepares effective educators who continue to grow as professionals and has demonstrated the commitment and capacity to maintain quality.

Learning Outcomes

The learning outcomes for the Fitchburg State School Counseling program are:

demonstration of effective counseling skills
engagement in professional behavior
displaying caring for clients
demonstration of effective oral and written communication skills

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Lifespan Development
School Counseling: Professional Practice, Standards, and Ethics
Occupational Information and Career Counseling
Psychopathology
Group Work and Leadership
Counseling in the Elementary School

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-04 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-05-01 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-01-20 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-01 00:00:00 , International

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Rolling admission for domestic students

Language

English

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IELTS

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Credits

60 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Fitchburg, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

2.5

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Official transcript of a bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited institution
Three letters of recommendation (References must be from professional sources, and one must be an academic reference.)
Professional resume
Official transcripts of graduate level course work from a regionally accredited institution (if applicable)
Graduate application and fee
A personal statement (maximum 300 words) describing goals and reasons for applying to the program
Applicants to the school guidance counseling program must submit passing scores on the Communication and Literacy portion of the Massachusetts Test for Educator Licensure.
Successful completion of all undergraduate prerequisites (Grade of 2.5 or higher)
Developmental Psychology
Statistics, Psychological Statistics, or Applied Statistics for Counselors

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Non-residents

5850 USD / year

≈ 5850 USD / year
Out-of-State

5850 USD / year

≈ 5850 USD / year
Domestic

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In-State

5850 USD / year

≈ 5850 USD / year

Living costs

Fitchburg

United States

918 - 1900 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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