Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling, School and Community Specialization (60 credits)

The M.A. in Clinical Mental Health Counseling, School and Community Specialization is designed for students who wish to work in both school and community settings. Candidates are required to engage in training at both community and school placement sites. There are two program options in this specialization:

The School Adjustment Counseling option is designed for students who wish to provide counseling to address the mental health treatment needs of children and adolescents within a school setting. It meets the educational requirements of master's level counseling licensure, and the requirements for initial licensure in school adjustment counseling in Massachusetts.

The School Guidance Counseling option is designed for students who wish to provide counseling to address the normal developmental needs (academic and psychological) of children and adolescents within a school setting. It meets the educational requirements of master's level counseling licensure, and the requirements for initial licensure for school guidance counseling (levels PreK-8 and/or 5-12) in Massachusetts.

For information on Massachusetts licensure, see: http://www.lesley.edu/certification.html.

• Either program can be completed in three academic years of full-time study.
• A minimum of 1,300 hours of field experience is required.
• Students must pass the Literacy and Communication section of the Massachusetts Tests for Educator Licensure (MTEL) prior to field training.