Master of Education in Counseling
University of Massachusetts-Boston

Program Details

Enroll in these school counseling degrees online and advance professional opportunities. Prepare for a career as a school counselor. The curriculum focuses on general counseling courses and school counseling courses. Coursework includes hands-on experience, allowing you to put your new knowledge and skills to work in the real world while still under expert supervision. 

With this online school counseling degree, you will have the opportunity to add an adjustment counseling concentration which allows you to be eligible for the K-12 initial level licensure as a school adjustment counselor.

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School Accreditation & Licensing

University of Massachusetts-Boston is accredited by:

New England Commission of Higher Education (NECHE)

Program Requirements & Restrictions

Minimum Education

Bachelor Degree

Recommended GPA

3.0 or above (4.0 scale)

Admission Tests

GRE, Proof of English Language Proficiency (International Students)

Application Requirements

Official College Transcript(s), Recommendation/Reference Letter(s), Statement of Purpose/Intent, Resume/CV, Additional Materials May Be Required

Additional Info

  • Applicants should have at least one year of human services experience (work, volunteer, internship and research experience).
  • Program begins with a two-week in-person study at or near the UMass Boston campus.