school psychology online m.ed. program

The On-Line MEd in School Counseling operates on a cohort model whereby all participants complete the same program of study over a two year period. Clinical courses are taught during the first summer at UMass Boston's field station on Nantucket Island and all participants must be present for an intensive two-week session held in July or August (low cost residential accommodations on Nantucket are provided to participants). The remaining courses are delivered in a web-based on-line format following a semester calendar. Participants must follow the program of study exactly. The program requires a 100-hour practicum in approved placement sites. A 600 hour internship, divided evenly between two semesters, is also required. It consists of supervised field experiences in schools. While engaged in all field work students attend an on-line seminar as well as participate in conference calls in which their experiences are examined in relation to current issues of concern in the field of school counseling. Students also are expected to provide audio/video tapes of counseling sessions.

Contact Rick Houser, Ph.D.: rick.houser@umb.edu