Completion of the course of study for school counseling prepares students for Massachusetts licensure as a school counselor at the Initial level.
The program of study for school counselors consists of forty (40) credits of required core courses and eight (8) credits of practicum (450 hours). In addition, twelve (12) credits in electives are required for the Master of Arts sixty (60) credit degree program. Pre-practicum requirements for certification are included in several core courses.