M.A. in Clinical Mental Health Counseling, School and Community Specialization 60 credits
This specialization is designed for students who wish to work in both school and community settings. Candidates are required to engage in training at both community and school placement sites. There are two program options in this specialization:
The School Adjustment Counseling option is designed for students who wish to provide counseling to address the mental health treatment needs of children and adolescents within a school setting. It meets the educational requirements of master's-level counseling licensure and the requirements for Initial licensure in school adjustment counseling in Massachusetts.
The School Counseling option is designed for students who wish to provide counseling to address the normal developmental needs (academic and psychological) of children and adolescents within a school setting. It meets the educational requirements of master's-level counseling licensure and the requirements for Initial licensure for all grade levels in school counseling in Massachusetts.
- Either program can be completed in three academic years of full-time study.
- 1,300 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.
For the university's transfer credit policy for this and other programs, see the Transfer of Credits page.
School Adjustment Counseling Option:
Required Core Courses
| GCOUN 6015 | Group Dynamics for Counselors and Consultants | 3 |
| GCOUN 6026 | Developmental Psychology Across the Lifespan | 3 |
| GCOUN 6027 | Clinical Skills and the Counseling Process | 3 |
| GCOUN 6029 | Vocational Development and Career Counseling | 3 |
| GCOUN 6030 | Psychology of Culture and Identity: Power, Privilege and Oppression* | 3 |
| GCOUN 6101 | Quantitative and Qualitative Research Methods | 3 |
| GCOUN 6200 | Orientation to Professional Counseling and Psychology | 2 |
| GCOUN 6201 | Issues and Standards in Professional Counseling | 3 |
| GCOUN 6202 | Theories of Counseling and Psychotherapy | 3 |
| GCOUN 6211 | Professional Integrative Seminar | 1 |
| GCOUN 7100 | Biological Bases of Behavior | 3 |
Required Specialization Courses
| GCOUN 6102 | Child and Adolescent Psychopathology | 3 |
| GCOUN 6031 | Counseling Young Children and Adolescents | 3 |
| GCOUN 6259 | Issues in School Counseling for the School Adjustment Counselor | 3 |
| GCOUN 6255 | Assessments for Counseling and Psychology: Children and Adolescents | 3 |
| GCOUN 6258 | Consultation Skills for Counselors and Mental Health Professionals | 3 |
| GCOUN 6008 | Introduction to Family Therapy | 3 |
Field Experience Courses
| GCOUN 7710 | Clinical Practice and Supervision I: Clinical Setting** | 3 |
| GCOUN 7711 | Clinical Practice and Supervision II: Clinical Setting** | 3 |
| GCOUN 7718 | Clinical Practice and Supervision III: School Setting** | 3 |
| GCOUN 7719 | Clinical Practice and Supervision IV: School Setting** | 3 |
School Counseling Option:
Required Core Courses
| GCOUN 6015 | Group Dynamics for Counselors and Consultants | 3 |
| GCOUN 6026 | Developmental Psychology Across the Lifespan | 3 |
| GCOUN 6027 | Clinical Skills and the Counseling Process | 3 |
| GCOUN 6029 | Vocational Development and Career Counseling | 3 |
| GCOUN 6030 | Psychology of Culture and Identity: Power, Privilege and Oppression* | 3 |
| GCOUN 6101 | Quantitative and Qualitative Research Methods | 3 |
| GCOUN 6200 | Orientation to Professional Counseling and Psychology | 2 |
| GCOUN 6201 | Issues and Standards in Professional Counseling | 3 |
| GCOUN 6202 | Theories of Counseling and Psychotherapy | 3 |
| GCOUN 6211 | Professional Integrative Seminar | 1 |
| GCOUN 7100 | Biological Bases of Behavior | 3 |
Required Specialization Courses
| GCOUN 6102 | Child and Adolescent Psychopathology | 3 |
| GCOUN 6031 | Counseling Young Children and Adolescents | 3 |
| GCOUN 6255 | Assessments for Counseling and Psychology: Children and Adolescents | 3 |
| GCOUN 6260 | Issues in School Counseling for School Guidance Counselors | 3 |
| GCOUN 6261 | Psychoeducational Approaches to Counseling and Prevention | 3 |
| GCOUN 6008 | Introduction to Family Therapy | 3 |
Field Experience Courses
| GCOUN 7710 | Clinical Practice and Supervision I: Clinical Setting** | 3 |
| GCOUN 7711 | Clinical Practice and Supervision II: Clinical Setting** | 3 |
| GCOUN 7718 | Clinical Practice and Supervision III: School Setting** | 3 |
| GCOUN 7719 | Clinical Practice and Supervision IV: School Setting** | 3 |