What is the Clinical Counseling Psychology Dual Degree Program?
The Clinical Counseling Psychology program is designed to prepare graduates to meet the educational requirements for licensure as a Mental Health Counselor in Massachusetts and most other states.
Apply as a high school senior into the dual degree program with one application and benefit from being considered for a $2,500 Dual Degree Scholarship (per year for your 4 undergraduate years). You will also be considered for a 10% Alumni Discount for every term you are enrolled at least part-time in your graduate program at Assumption.
Why Study Clinical Counseling Psychology?
For just one application, Assumption offers you the opportunity to earn two degrees in this field. Dual degree students benefit from having academic advisors from the graduate program who have experience in the industry. Outside of your coursework, you will also have the opportunity to learn about hands-on clinical research and similar topics from the faculty who are performing it, meet with graduate students pursuing this degree, and volunteer to perform research alongside faculty – not only those in clinical work, but all members of the department who have active research programs.
William Nall
Clinical Counseling Psychology 2018
Clinician at The Bridge of Central Massachusetts
“The graduate fellowship experience has been a highlight of my time at Assumption. The fellowship allows one to experience aspects of psychological research, development, proposal, and implementation that cannot be found elsewhere. It provides students with an avenue to explore pathways of professional development previously never considered. ”
Lindsey Millerick
Clinical Counseling Psychology 2018
Program Therapist, Butler Hospital, Rhode Island
“Assumption gave me the tools and support necessary to be successful in my field of study. The program's emphasis on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy familiarized me with the theory that has been adopted by the partial hospital program I currently work in. My familiarity with CBT principles has allowed me to teach these concepts and skills to patients effectively.”
Deanna Tortora
Clinical Counseling Psychology GR 2020
Counselor, Childrens Friend Inc.
“Assumption’s professors will help you discover "what you want to be when you grow up." The professors prepare you to be an informed and well-prepared member of the mental health field. They have helped me to find my own therapeutic style and grow as a Clinician. I'm so grateful for all that I have learned here. Assumption truly does light the way.”
Erin Wilbur
Clinical Counseling Psychology Dual Degree Program Psychology BA ‘19, Clinical Counseling Psychology MA ‘22
Residential Counselor, Open Sky Community Services