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
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. ”
Lance Mitchell
School Counseling UG '15 GR'20
School Couselor, TechBoston Academy
“My experience in the program was amazing! I went to Assumption for undergrad, so it felt like home. My time as a DCF social worker assisting families, as well as overseeing an IFC (Intensive Foster Care) program has given me insight into students in foster care placement. These experiences have helped me gain a better understanding of the school counseling field. ”
Kasandra Garcia, MA, LSWA
School Counseling Dual Degree Program 2021
School Guidance Counselor, Worcester Public Schools
“The School Counseling program and its teachings make you a competitive candidate in the workforce. The program is designed to ensure that you are prepared and competent to begin your profession as a School Counselor. I am fortunate to be a product of this, and I recommend the program to anyone who aspires to be a successful and culturally responsive school counselor.”
Assumption is dedicated to providing a clear understanding of what your education will cost
We’ll help cut through the complexity of financing your education, ensuring you understand what you need, how to apply for aid, and what’s expected of you. You will be assigned a personal financial aid advisor who will guide you through the process and answer all of your financial aid-related questions.