Curriculum
We offer our MEd in School Counseling students an opportunity to combine the Post-Master's Certificate in College Admission Counseling with the Master's degree in a 48 credit program of study. In addition to completing the requirements of the MEd program, students also need to complete the following courses:
one approved elective from the Certificate program list of
courses
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COUNS-747 College Admission Counseling Fundamentals
Credits:
3.00
Description:
This course will discuss issues surrounding admission testing and financial aid practices, admission policies and procedures, diverse students (e.g., first generation, students with learning disabilities, traditionally underrepresented populations in higher education), and the technology tools used to facilitate the college search and application process (e.g., Naviance, ConnectEDU, the Common Application). School-based programs to promote early college awareness will also be discussed, and the perspective of both the high school and undergraduate admissions counselor will be considered. Normally offered yearly
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COUNS-748 Fieldwork: College Visits
Prerequisites:
COUNS-747;
Credits:
3.00
Description:
This course will require students to visit a minimum of 8 public and private four-year and 2 two-year higher education institutions. Students will meet with admission, diversity services, and disability services personnel of each college to gain insight into how prospective students with diverse backgrounds and abilities would fit the campus resources and offerings. Normally offered yearly
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COUNS-749 Access and Equity in Higher Education
Credits:
3.00
Description:
Historical and current problems regarding access and equity to higher education opportunities for traditionally underrepresented groups in the college classroom will be explored, with a focus on research describing the problems, and their solutions Course to be offered yearly by the Administration of Higher Education Program
The combined MEd in School Counseling / Certificate in College Admission Counseling program is a natural extension of our MEd in School Counseling, which prepares students for initial licensure as School Guidance Counselors for students in grades 5-12 in the State of Massachusetts. The combined 48 credit program of study can be completed in two years, which is the same amount of time the M.S. by itself requires.
(Beginning in the fall semester 2013, the program name/degree will change to Master of Science in School Counseling; curriculum and degree requirements will remain the same)
