Undergraduate

School Counseling Dual Degree Program

Program Tracks Available

Dual Degree

Admission Deadline

Early Decision: November 15

Early Action: November 15

Early Action II: December 15

Regular Decision: February 15

Degrees Offered

B.A., M.A.

School

School of Graduate Studies

Department

Human Services and Rehabilitation Studies

Program Overview
School counselors provide critical support to students, parents, administrators, teachers, staff and community service providers. The School Counseling Program trains the future counselor to work with children and adolescents across academic, career, and social-emotional domains.

Apply as a high school senior into the dual degree program with one application and benefit from being considered for a $2,500 Dual Degree Scholarship (per year for your 4 undergraduate years). You will also be considered for a $1,000 Dual Degree Scholarship for every term you are enrolled at least part time in your graduate program at Assumption.

Benefits for Dual Degree students:
- Undergraduate seniors will have the opportunity to attend the MASCA conference with faculty.
- Students will be encouraged to join MASCA as student members.
- Students will be encouraged to attend the Assumption School Counseling workshops.
- Students will be invited to the Graduate symposium.
- School Counseling Program Director will serve as the undergraduate faculty adviser
Learn more about the graduate School Counseling program.

Program Contact

Requirements

- A completed Common Application
- A minimum high school 3.0 cumulative GPA
- An official high school transcript including senior grades (must be submitted directly from the high school)
- A letter of recommendation from a counselor or teacher
- A $50 non-refundable application fee (paid through the Common Application at the time of submission)
- Assumption cumulative GPA of 3.2 or higher at end of junior year
- Students can choose any undergraduate major UNLESS they plan to take part in the 5th year accelerated option. For that program they cannot be an Education Major (not enough time to complete both).

Nicole Papazian

School Counseling 2018
School Counselor, Tantasqua Regional High School

Paul Dufault embodies what it means to be a school counselor — he is the heart of the program.

Your experience depends on what you put into it. Seek out mentors. Come in early, stay late, make connections. My experience at Assumption aided in my success.

Michelle Driscoll

School Counseling 2017
Adjustment Counselor, Southbridge Public Schools

Assumption University has played a significant role in my success.

I thoroughly enjoyed my education and praise all the professors that I have had throughout my many years studying at Assumption. The professors are very dedicated and willing to help each student. Assumption’s professors want everyone to succeed.

Dana Macphee

School Counseling 2018
Adjustment Counselor, Maynard High School

Assumption helped me get to where I wanted in my career.

Enrolling at Assumption for my CAGS was incredibly helpful, you get a top-notch education in a comfortable, friendly environment. I was able to take the courses I needed to get my additional license and the program was flexible so I could complete it on my own terms.

Kristie LaRochelle

School Counseling 2009
Elementary School Counselor, Agawam Public Schools

Assumption’s program is about where school counseling is going, not about where it has been.

I consult with schools to assess and implement systemic enhancements in the school counseling program. I’m certain I was hired because I earned my master’s from a program that is a model for modern school counseling and the use of data to measure results.

Kendra Scaletta Cantrell

School Counseling 2009
Director of Guidance, Tantasqua Regional High School

Everything about the program is designed to ensure your success as an expert counselor.

"This program is at the leading edge of producing modern school counselors who have the knowledge and experience to be leaders in the profession. The professors offered a nurturing approach to teaching and mentorship, combined with tremendous knowledge and experience."

Shining Their Light

Nicole Papazian

School Counseling 2018
School Counselor, Tantasqua Regional High School

Paul Dufault embodies what it means to be a school counselor — he is the heart of the program.

Your experience depends on what you put into it. Seek out mentors. Come in early, stay late, make connections. My experience at Assumption aided in my success.

Michelle Driscoll

School Counseling 2017
Adjustment Counselor, Southbridge Public Schools

Assumption University has played a significant role in my success.

I thoroughly enjoyed my education and praise all the professors that I have had throughout my many years studying at Assumption. The professors are very dedicated and willing to help each student. Assumption’s professors want everyone to succeed.

Dana Macphee

School Counseling 2018
Adjustment Counselor, Maynard High School

Assumption helped me get to where I wanted in my career.

Enrolling at Assumption for my CAGS was incredibly helpful, you get a top-notch education in a comfortable, friendly environment. I was able to take the courses I needed to get my additional license and the program was flexible so I could complete it on my own terms.

Kristie LaRochelle

School Counseling 2009
Elementary School Counselor, Agawam Public Schools

Assumption’s program is about where school counseling is going, not about where it has been.

I consult with schools to assess and implement systemic enhancements in the school counseling program. I’m certain I was hired because I earned my master’s from a program that is a model for modern school counseling and the use of data to measure results.

Kendra Scaletta Cantrell

School Counseling 2009
Director of Guidance, Tantasqua Regional High School

Everything about the program is designed to ensure your success as an expert counselor.

"This program is at the leading edge of producing modern school counselors who have the knowledge and experience to be leaders in the profession. The professors offered a nurturing approach to teaching and mentorship, combined with tremendous knowledge and experience."

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Events

Aug 3 Tue

Hound Academy: Completing the Common Application

Join Assumption Admissions for an informative virtual discussion on completing the Common Application which can be used to apply to many different schools. Admission professionals will discuss dos and don'ts as well as tips to successfully complete your application.

Aug. 3, 2021

10:00 AM - 11:30 AM

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Aug 10 Tue

Hound Academy: Making Your Application Standout

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Aug. 10, 2021

10:00 AM - 11:30 AM

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Aug 17 Tue

Hound Academy: Financial Aid 101

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Aug. 17, 2021

10:00 AM - 11:30 AM

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Institute for School Counseling and School Psychology

Assumption offers one of the few professional continuing education programs in the nation focused exclusively on the needs of school counselors.

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School Counseling Dual Degree Program