Counseling and School Psychology Information Sessions

For prospective students

Campus wide open house October 18th

8:30 - 11:30 am

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Spring 2009 semester non-degree course registration

Will be held 01/21/09 from 3-6 pm in W-02-160

Department of Counseling & School Psychology

For more info, contact 617-287-7602

:: School Counseling

Admissions Requirements

Please see the general statement of admission requirements for all graduate studies programs in the “Admissions” section of this publication. Also refer to the description of admission requirements listed under “Professional Preparation Programs for Education” in the “Regulations, Procedures, and Degree Requirements” section of this publication.

Counseling Program faculty recommend admission of applicants who present evidence of potential both to complete a graduate course of studies with distinction and to become thoughtful and responsive practitioners. Such evidence normally includes:

 

  1. A minimum of five social science courses.

  2. A distinguished undergraduate transcript with at least a 3.0 cumulative average.

  3. School Counseling students (who are MA residents) must take the literacy portion of the Massachusetts Test of Educator Licensure (MTEL). A test score is not required if the applicant holds a graduate degree from an accredited US university (except for those MA residents pursuing degrees in School Counseling where the MTEL is required). An applicant who holds a graduate degree but has received only pass-fail grades in graduate study, must provide test scores. School Counseling applicants who are not residents of MA are required to take the GRE or MAT.

  4. Strong letters of recommendation indicating the ability to work well with others.

  5. A two-part letter of intent.

  6. A group interview with other candidates and faculty members.

  7. At least one year of paid or volunteer work in a mental health, school, or equivalent setting is recommended.