School Counseling Dual Degree Program

Program Tracks Available

Dual Degree

Admission Deadline

Early Action 1 – November 1
Early Decision (binding) – November 15
/>Early Action 2 – December 1
Regular Decision – Priority Deadline: April 1 (after April 1, applications for admission are accepted on a rolling basis)

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Degrees Offered

M.A., B.A.

School

School of Graduate Studies

Department

Health and Human Services

What is the School Counseling Dual Degree Program at Assumption?

School counselors provide critical support to students, parents, administrators, teachers, staff, and community service providers. The School Counseling Program trains the future counselor to work with children and adolescents across academic, career, and social-emotional domains.

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.

As an undergraduate, you will have the opportunity to attend the Massachusetts School Counselors Association (MASCA) conference with faculty, and students also are encouraged to join the MASCA as student members. This program also grants students experiential learning and research opportunities through attending the Assumption School Counseling workshops and participating in the Graduate Research Symposium. One-on-one mentoring with the Program Director is available to dual degree students.

Learn more about the Graduate School Counseling program

Requirements

- A completed Common Application
- A minimum high school 3.0 cumulative GPA
- An official high school transcript including senior grades (must be submitted directly from the high school)
- A letter of recommendation from a counselor or teacher
- Assumption cumulative GPA of 3.2 or higher at end of junior year
- Students can choose any undergraduate major UNLESS they plan to take part in the 5th year accelerated option. For that program they cannot be an Education Major (not enough time to complete both).

Dana Macphee

School Counseling 2018
Adjustment Counselor, Maynard High School

“Assumption helped me get to where I wanted in my career. Enrolling at Assumption for my CAGS was incredibly helpful, you get a top-notch education in a comfortable, friendly environment. I was able to take the courses I needed to get my additional license and the program was flexible so I could complete it on my own terms. ”

Lance Mitchell

School Counseling UG '15 GR'20
School Couselor, TechBoston Academy

“My experience in the program was amazing! I went to Assumption for undergrad, so it felt like home. My time as a DCF social worker assisting families, as well as overseeing an IFC (Intensive Foster Care) program has given me insight into students in foster care placement. These experiences have helped me gain a better understanding of the school counseling field. ”

Kasandra Garcia, MA, LSWA

School Counseling Dual Degree Program 2021
School Guidance Counselor, Worcester Public Schools

“The School Counseling program and its teachings make you a competitive candidate in the workforce. The program is designed to ensure that you are prepared and competent to begin your profession as a School Counselor. I am fortunate to be a product of this, and I recommend the program to anyone who aspires to be a successful and culturally responsive school counselor.”

Assumption is dedicated to providing a clear understanding of what your education will cost

We’ll help cut through the complexity of financing your education, ensuring you understand what you need, how to apply for aid, and what’s expected of you. You will be assigned a personal financial aid advisor who will guide you through the process and answer all of your financial aid-related questions.

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Institute for School Counseling and School Psychology

Assumption offers one of the few professional continuing education programs in the nation focused exclusively on the needs of school counselors.

Learn more about the Institute

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