Assumption College is located in Worcester, Massachusetts, the
state’s second largest city with a population of more than
172,000. The campus is nestled on 175 park-like acres in a safe
and serene section of the city, yet is only a stone’s throw
from the excitement of downtown.
The Aaron T. Beck Institute for Cognitive Studies offers programs
that provide Mental Health professionals and the community at
large with information about cognitive therapy and its utility in
resolving problems in daily living. The Institute hosts
internationally known psychologists and psychiatrists during its
annual lecture series and offers numerous clinical workshops and
conferences on cognitive therapy for Mental Health professionals
and students. These workshops and lectures provide intensive
instruction in clinical topics that enhance the professional
skills of Mental Health professionals.
Master of Arts in Counseling Psychology
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The Assumption College Master of Arts in Counseling Psychology
program prepares you for a career as a licensed mental health
counselor. The 60-credit Master of Arts degree curriculum is
structured so that students can complete the program in as few as
two years. The Counseling Psychology program can be completed on
a full-or part-time basis, with classes taken during the summer,
fall, or spring semesters.
The program offers two optional concentrations:
- Cognitive-Behavioral Therapies
- Child & Family Interventions.
The skills you will develop in this program are valued highly by
internship directors and employers, and our faculty members are
committed to ensuring your future success as a therapist. You
will benefit from their wealth of clinical experiences in mental
health settings including hospital based inpatient units, and
outpatient mental health clinics, nonprofit community agencies,
special school based programs, and private practice.
Certificate of Advanced Graduate Study (CAGS) in Counseling
Psychology
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The Certificate of Advanced Graduate Study provides specialized
knowledge and skills in specific areas of Counseling Psychology.
It is awarded upon completion of a minimum of 30 credits beyond
the Masters degree in Counseling Psychology or related area.
There are two CAGS programs to choose from:
- Students who have earned a Master of Arts degree in
Counseling Psychology but whose program of study did not satisfy
all requirements for licensure as a Mental Health Counselor may
select courses that will address those deficiencies.
- Students who would like the opportunity to sharpen and refine
skills as a therapist and develop sophisticated and in-depth
expertise at a more advanced level.
Master of Arts and CAGS in Rehabilitation Counseling
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The graduate program in Rehabilitation Counseling offers a unique
and challenging master of arts degree leading to a variety of
careers in human services, allied health, and related settings.
Our graduate program prepares students to provide professional
rehabilitation counseling services to individuals with special
needs and disabilities. Many of our students pursue certification
as a Certified Rehabilitation Counselor (CRC). Our philosophy is
to develop leaders in the field with a multi-disciplinary
approach drawing from rehabilitation, sociology, psychology,
natural sciences, economics, education, and the humanities.
Assumption College offers a Certificate of Advanced Graduate
Studies (CAGS) in Rehabilitation Counseling for students who have
already obtained their masters degree in rehabilitation
counseling, or related field.
Master of Arts in School Counseling
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The Master of Arts in School Counseling program is designed to
provide students with the theoretical and practical skills and
competencies that are required to be an effective school
counselor. Theory, research and practice are integrated in a
sequential program designed to meet the challenges of providing
comprehensive counseling programs in contemporary elementary,
middle and high school settings.
The curriculum includes a strong counseling core with an emphasis
on theoretical models, concepts, research based prevention,
intervention strategies and outcomes-based models. Specific
competencies needed for counselors in the school setting,
including problem solving, consultation and collaboration skills,
knowledge of evidence based prevention and intervention
strategies are emphasized. Diversity, disabilities,
multicultural, and school reform issues are central to
implementation of national and state developmental counseling
curriculum models and are imbedded in coursework and practicum
experiences. Coursework is coordinated with lab, pre-practicum
and practicum experiences to provide the student with multiple
opportunities to gain knowledge, and to develop, refine and
evaluate their counseling skills within a school setting.
Certificate of Advanced Graduate Studies (CAGS) in School
Counseling
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The Certificate of Advanced Graduate Studies provides specialized
knowledge and skills in specific areas of School counseling. The
CAGS is offered to individuals who hold a Masters degree in
School Counseling or a closely related field. A customized course
of study consisting of 21-30 graduate credits is developed in
consultation with the graduate program director. Students
enrolled in this program have an opportunity to develop an area
of specialization that is related to their current work or future
career goals. Students are typically enrolled in this program on
a part-time basis and have up to 7 years to complete their course
of study.