Counseling
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Admissions ContactAlie Baranauskas |
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Program ContactAllison Cumming-McCann |
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Coursework
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This Post-Master’s Certificate in Counseling at Springfield College is designed for students seeking licensure or certification in a counseling specialty including School Counseling and Rehabilitation Counseling. In order to be eligible for this program, prospective students should have a master's degree in counseling or a closely related field. As a student in this program you will work with faculty advisors to create an individualized program of study, consisting of a minimum of 16 credits, based upon your prior education, interests, and professional goals.
Admissions Requirements
Complete the application form. No application fee.
Start your application process by completing the online application form. Be sure to complete your application by submitting all the required materials outlined in this section.
Graduate Admissions Essay
Once your application form is processed you will receive an email with your application portal login credentials. Once you login to your application portal you'll be able to upload your essay.
In two to three double-spaced pages, please describe significant life experiences that have contributed to your interest in your field, your understanding of this field, your occupational objectives, and why you have chosen Springfield College.
Resume
Please include any college activities, out-of-school leadership experiences, work history, and community involvement to support your interest in or qualifications for graduate study. Once your application form is processed you will receive an email with your application portal login credentials. Once you login to your application portal you'll be able to upload your resume.
Letters of Recommendation
This program requires two letters of recommendation. Recommenders will receive an email when you submit your application and will be able to upload your letter to your application.
Interview
Interview is at the discretion of the faculty.
Official Transcripts from All Institutions Previously/Currently Attended
- An official transcript from each college/university you have attended is required.
- Transcripts must be in English. If the transcript is not in English you will be required to submit a professional credential evaluation completed by any member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services. In some cases, including if you plan to request coursework be transferred, a course-by-course translation is required. For this we recommend the World Education Services or Josef Silny & Associates, Inc.
- In order to be considered official, transcripts must be received directly from the original source, by email to graduate@springfield.edu, or mailed to the college address:
Springfield College
Office of Graduate Admissions
263 Alden Street
Springfield, MA 01109
To submit materials:
After submitting your online application form you will receive user login credentials to access your student application portal. From that portal, you will be able to upload your graduate admissions essay and your resume. Recommenders will receive an email when you submit your application and will be able to upload their letter to your application. In order to be considered official, transcripts must be received directly from the original source, by email to graduate@springfield.edu, or mailed to the college address:
Springfield College
Office of Graduate Admissions
263 Alden Street
Springfield, MA 01109
Curriculum
I. Degree Requirements (16 credits)
Select 16 credits from the following list:
- CMHC 601 - Foundations of Clinical Mental Health Counseling Credits: 3
- CMHC 684 - Counseling Practicum Credits: 3-12
- CMHC 686 - Internship in Clinical Mental Health Counseling Credits: 1-12
- COUN 580 - Special Topics Workshop in Special Issues and Techniques in Rehabilitation Credits: 2-3
- COUN 585 - Treatment Methods in Substance Abuse Rehabilitation Credits: 3
- COUN 587 - Substance Abuse and Family Treatment Credits: 3
- COUN 603 - Assessment, Appraisal and Testing in Counseling Credits: 3
- COUN 606 - Case Management and Rehabilitation Planning Credits: 3
- COUN 610 - Research and Program Evaluation in Counseling Credits: 3
- COUN 612 - Psychopharmacology Credits: 3
- COUN 613 - Professional Orientation and Ethical Practice in Counseling Credits: 3
- COUN 614 - Counseling Diverse Populations Credits: 3
- COUN 615 - Child Development and Counseling Credits: 3
- COUN 617 - Psychopathology: Diagnosis and Treatment Planning Credits: 3
- COUN 618 - Guided Independent Study Credits: 2-3
- COUN 622 - Counseling Theories Credits: 3
- COUN 623 - Trauma and Crisis Counseling Credits: 3
- COUN 625 - Group Work: Theories and Practice Credits: 3
- COUN 629 - Counseling Skill Development Credits: 3
- COUN 634 - Human Development Across the Lifespan Credits: 3
- COUN 635 - Marriage, Family, and Couples Counseling Credits: 3
- COUN 639 - Alcohol and Substance Abuse Treatment Credits: 3
- COUN 640 - Counseling the College Bound Student Credits: 3
- COUN 641 - Human Sexuality Credits: 3
- COUN 643 - Career Counseling and Development Credits: 3
- COUN 644 - Counseling in Community Settings Credits: 3
- COUN 645 - Consultation and Collaboration in Schools Credits: 3
- COUN 646 - Medical and Psychosocial Aspects of Disability Credits: 3
- COUN 650 - Vocational Rehabilitation and Job Placement Credits: 3
- COUN 660 - Treatment Modalities Credits: 3
- COUN 665 - Prevention and Intervention in Schools Credits: 3
- RHCN 601 - Foundations of Rehabilitation Counseling Credits: 3
- RHCN 684 - Rehabilitation Counseling Practicum Credits: 1-12
- RHCN 686 - Internship in Rehabilitation Counseling Credits: 3-9
- SCCN 601 - Foundations of School Counseling Credits: 3
- SCCN 682 - Practicum in Adjustment Counseling Credits: 6-9
- SCCN 684 - School Counseling Practicum Credits: 3-12
- SCCN 686 - Internship in School Counseling Credits: 3-12
View the catalog.
Cost
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School counselor trainees will be prepared by faculty in the Department of Counseling through either an accelerated program, designed for those who hold master’s degrees in related fields, or a traditional graduate education program. There will also be a pipeline to mentor and support high school students who are interested in pursuing a counseling degree in the future.
A federal Department of Education grant provides funding for graduate students who have been accepted into the master’s, certificate of advanced graduate study, or post-master’s certificate program in School Counseling at Springfield College.
To be considered for grant funding, you must, once accepted into the program, complete an application annually. Up to 15 students in each cohort will be provided with tuition assistance annually, which will substantially reduce the cost per credit as well as provide additional assistance for books and other expenses.
Priority will be given to applicants who are:
- Springfield Public Schools (SPS) or Holyoke Public Schools (HPS) employees who are seeking school counseling licensure
- Members of the Springfield or Holyoke community who are committed to working in SPS or HPS for a minimum of three years post-degree completion
- Graduates of SPS or HPS
- Students who reflect the diverse identities of students in SPS and HPS (e.g., first-generation college students, racial or ethnic minoritized students, Spanish speaking or bilingual students, or other minoritized identities)
- Students who are AmeriCorps members
- Students who work for one of our community-based partner organizations (in addition to tuition assistance, and other funding, students who work for partner organizations can receive up to a $10,000 reduction in cost)