Program Description

The Master of Arts in Counseling Psychology is designed to provide students with a graduate level education, preparing them for employment in a variety of helping professions. Our program prepares graduates for mental health counseling licensure in Massachusetts and in other states. In addition to core courses in counseling techniques, psychopathology, career counseling, psychopharmacology and psychological assessment, students will be exposed to specialty areas of how to counsel those who have experienced physical, emotional, and sexual trauma, people and families impacted by chronic illness, and those embarking on end of life concerns.  Students may opt to complete the general degree or may choose from one of two tracks in Trauma or Addictions Counseling. 

Admission Requirements

• A cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher is required for undergraduate degree programs. 
• For students applying directly to the Master of Arts in Counseling Psychology program, an information session, and interview are required. Not all applicants will be granted an interview. 

IELTS Requirements

Listening	Reading	Writing	Speaking	Overall
6.5	6.5	6.5	6.5	6.5

Remarks:

• Official Transcript Required
• Total 60 credit program, fee per credit USD $773 (total fee is given in tuition fee section)
• I20(Visa Letter) can be obtained only after submitting a bank statement with a balance of USD $55,000.