Counseling — Certificate of Advanced Graduate Study (CAGS)

This program is designed for those already holding a master’s degree in counseling. The professional development opportunities offered through the CAGS curriculum enable students to acquire licensure in a second specialty area.

The MEd/CAGS

Students seeking to complete both the MEd degree and the CAGS at UMass Boston will complete the MEd requirement of 60 credits and a minimum of 18 additional credits to meet the MEd/CAGS requirement of 78 credits total.

The CAGS

Students entering UMass Boston holding a master’s degree in counseling must complete a program of study of at least 30 credits, through which they meet the course requirements for the track within the Counseling Program for which they seek licensure.