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Admissions Contact

Alie Baranauskas
Recruitment and Admissions Coordinator for the School of Social Work and Behavioral Sciences
abaranauskas@springfieldcollege.edu
(413) 748-3060

Program Contact

Allison Cumming-McCann
Graduate Program Director, School Counseling; Department Chair of Counseling
Department of Counseling
(413) 748-3025
acumming@springfield.edu

Coursework

  • 16 credit certificate
  • Courses offered on-ground in Springfield, Massachusetts
  • Program starts every September

Department of Counseling

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.

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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

I. Degree Requirements (16 credits)

Select 16 credits from the following list:

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Tuition and FEES

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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)