Athletic Counseling

The athletic counseling concentration combines training in both research and applied areas of sport counseling, as shown through our sample two-year plan of study. The goal of the athletic counseling program is to provide students with preparation in counseling, psychology, and the sport sciences that will enable them to provide support services to athletes in a variety of settings.

Through applied fieldwork opportunities, you will be prepared for professional work with athletes at various levels of sport participation and for doctoral programs in counseling or sport psychology. You'll also be able to hone your skills through the athletic counseling Research Team, comprised of students, faculty, and other interested individuals, which discusses all aspects of the research process

Athletic counseling graduates typically complete the Association for Applied Sport Psychology academic and applied requirements to become Certified Mental Performance Consultants (CMPC). With an additional year of study, students are able to complete the academic requirements necessary to become licensed mental health counselors in Massachusetts.