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Counseling: School Counseling Program 113 CoUNSELING: SCHooL CoUNSELING ProGrAM (MEd, CAGS) The Program It is the mission of the Counseling Programs to train individuals in the theory and practice of the profession of counseling such that they become thoughtful and responsive practitioners. The profession of counseling is grounded in the view that counselors facilitate and maximize the development and potential of all persons. Counseling is concerned with the development of appropriate repertoires of adaptive behavior within the environmental context in which the person resides. The counselor respects the ethnic background and diversity of each individual and attempts to promote development congruent with the person’s beliefs, values, and personal background. The University of Massachusetts Boston Counseling Programs prepare its graduates to be professional practitioners in a variety of community settings and institutions: hospitals, schools, rehabilitation agencies, career planning centers, employee assistance programs, clinics, residential treatment facilities, and other mental health agencies. Students choose to focus on a particular area within the counseling profession. The curriculum includes courses and field-based experiences critical to professional development. Field-based practica and internships are supervised onsite by professionals who meet specific licensure qualifications. Full-time School Counseling Program students can complete the MEd degree in four semesters and two summer sessions (two full years). Part-time students may progress at their own pace but must complete the degree in six years. In order to accommodate students with full-time jobs, courses meet once a week and are offered in the late afternoon and evening. A number of required and elective School Counseling Program courses are available online as well as onsite. These include COUNSL 601, COUREH 602, COUNSL 605, COUNSL 606, COUNSL 608, COUNSL 613, COUNSL 620, COUFAM 626, COUNSL 653, COUSCH 688, COUSCH 698,. student’s completion of 10 academic courses and precedes the internship placement. Before beginning the internship placement, each student must formally demonstrate the academic and personal readiness to be an ethical and responsible counselorin-training. The second is a capstone experience requiring MEd candidates to demonstrate their ability to apply, integrate, and synthesize what they have learned. The nature of the capstone experience varies by program, as described below. in counseling, abnormal psychology, vocational development, counseling theories and practice, individual counseling, lifespan human development, family therapy theories, orientation to school counseling, group counseling, multicultural counseling, behavioral counseling, and consultation. In individual cases, substitutions may be approved by the Graduate Program Director. COUNSL 601 (Research and Evaluation in Psychology) COUREH 602 (Medical, Psychological, and Educational Aspects of Disabilities) COUNSL 605 (Principles of Vocational, Educational, and Psychological Assessment) COUNSL 606 (Ethical Standards and Professional Issues in Counseling) COUNSL 608 (Abnormal Psychology) COUNSL 613 (Vocational Development and Career Information) COUNSL 614 (Counseling Theory and Practice I) COUNSL 617 (Child and Adolescent Counseling) COUNSL 620 (Clinical Application of Human Development) COUNSL 622 (Family Therapy Theories) COUSCH 630 ( Orientation to Professional School Counseling) COUNSL 650 (Group Counseling for Children and Adolescents) COUNSL 653 (Perspectives in CrossCultural Counseling) COUSCH 635 Behavioral Counseling COUSCH 632 Collaborative Consultation in Schools Required field experience (700 hr., 15 cr.): COUSCH 688: School Counseling Practicum (100 hr., 3 cr.) and two semesters of COUSCH 698: School Counseling Internship (300 hr. per semester, 6 cr. per semester, 600 hours and 12 credits total). A 15-hour pre-practicum is required as part of the introductory course. Required capstones: Prior to enrolling in the internship, School Counseling students must pass the literacy portion of the Massachusetts Test of Educator Licensure (MTEL). For the MEd in School Counseling, students are required to pass two capstone requirements: a workshop presentation and a portfolio, both part of the internship and seminar experience. Students select an area of interest relevant to the practice of professional school counseling and prepare Curricular Requirements (60 cr.) The purpose of the School Counseling program is to prepare thoughtful and responsive practitioners to work effectively in urban schools and communities as school counselors. The School Counseling Program is aligned with the Massachusetts Model for Comprehensive School Counseling Programs and the American School Counseling Association National Model. The concentration is committed to the preparation of highly qualified professionals who effectively address the needs of children, adults, and families of diverse cultural and ethnic backgrounds, abilities, and needs. Located within an urban university, the program is dedicated to the training of professionals who most likely will work in and provide counseling and related activities to individuals representing an urban and diverse population. Students acquire skills in applying theories and techniques of individual, group, and family counseling; knowledge and understanding of the theoretical basis of behavior; an understanding of labor market trends and occupational information; skills evaluation approaches, including interpretation of vocational evaluations and the Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System (MCAS); knowledge of statistical methods and research analysis; knowledge of the Massachusetts Curriculum Frameworks and their use in the schools; knowledge of consultation and of the coordination of school resources in student advocacy; an understanding of federal, state, municipal, and school laws and regulations; knowledge of strategies for the prevention and treatment of substance abuse, physical abuse, and sexual abuse; knowledge of the spectrum of mental illnesses and violence in Pre K-12 students; and skills to understand and evaluate ethical dilemmas involving school counseling services. Required courses (45 cr.): Graduate courses in research in psychology, medical, psychological, and educational aspects of disabilities, principles of assessment, ethical standards and professional issues Degree requirements General Requirements Students must maintain a cumulative grade point average of 3.00 in the programs’ core curriculum and in all subsequent coursework. A total of 60 credits is required. In addition, two evaluative experiences are required to monitor the progress of matriculated students. The first follows the

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UMass Boston - Graduate Studies 2011
Table of Contents
Graduate Program Affiliations
UMass Boston at a Glance
Foreword
Mission Statement
Trustees of the University
Administrative Officers of the University
Academic Calendar, 2010-2012
Admissions
Tuition, Fees, and Payments
Payment Information
Residency Status
Assistantships and Financial Aid
Facilities and Services
Regulations, Procedures, and Degree Requirements
Graduate Programs
Accounting
American Studies
Biology
Biology
Environmental Biology
Molecular, Cellular, and Organismal Biology
Biomedical Engineering and Biotechnology (Multicampus Joint Program)
Biotechnology and Biomedical Science
Business Administration
Chemistry
Green Chemistry
Clinical Psychology
Computer Science
Database Technology
Counseling: Degree Programs
Counseling: Family Therapy
Counseling: Mental Health Counseling
Counseling: Rehabilitation Counseling
Counseling: School Counseling
Creative Writing
Critical and Creative Thinking
Dispute Resolution
Education
Higher Education Administration
Leadership in Urban Schools
Education: Educational Administration
Education: Special Education
Special Education
Orientation and Mobility
Teaching of the Visually Impaired
Vision Studies
Education: Teacher Education
Education: Applied Behavioral Analysis for Special Populations
Education: Technology, Learning, and Leadership
Education: Teaching Writing in the Schools
English
Environmental Sciences
Environmental, Earth, and Ocean Sciences
Environmental Sciences
Geographic Information Science
Professional Science Master’s™
Finance
Forensic Services
Gerontology
Management of Aging Services
Historical Archaeology
History
Human Services
Information Technology
Instructional Design
Instructional Technology Design
International Management
Latin and Classical Humanities
Applied Linguistics
Applied Linguistics
School of Marine Sciences: Intercampus Graduate School
Mathematics
Nursing
Health Policy
Population Health
Acute/Critical Care Clinical Nurse Specialist
Adult/Gerontological Nurse Practitioner
Family Nurse Practitioner
Applied Physics
Public Affairs
Public Affairs
International Relations
Women in Politics and Public Policy
Public Policy
School Psychology
Applied Sociology
Spanish and Hispanic Studies
Graduate Consortium in Women’s Studies
Road Map and Directions to Campus
Campus Map
Telephone Directory
Index

UMass Boston - Graduate Studies 2011