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curl -X POST \
  'http://laksa173.int.ahrefs:8124/' \
  -H 'Content-Type: text/plain' \
  -H 'X-ClickHouse-Database: crawler3' \
  -H 'Authorization: Basic YXBpOg==' \
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{"found_url":"https:\/\/www.umb.edu\/academics\/program-finder\/mental-health-counseling-ms\/","crawl_time":1776066099,"first_indexed_time":1694229927,"http_code":200,"src_unparsed":"edu,umb!www,\/academics\/program-finder\/mental-health-counseling-ms\/ s443","src_root_hash":"10761265638832869973","history_drop_reason":null,"meta_title":"Mental Health Counseling MS - UMass Boston","meta_descriptions":[],"attrs_boilerpipe_text":"Plan Your Education\nHow to Apply\nTo apply to the program, students must submit:\nA completed application and application fee. Application fees are waived for veterans, McNair scholars, and UMass Boston alumni. A limited number of additional application fee waivers are available on a first come first serve basis by request.\nTwo letters of recommendation where at least one letter should be from a person who knows your academic work. We strongly recommend getting letters from professors whenever possible but we will accept a letter of recommendation from a supervisor if you have been out of a school for some time.\nA statement of purpose detailing your goals, professional experience, and reasons for applying to the program. Your essay should consist of your reasons for wishing to pursue graduate study in 300 words (part 1). Then, indicate your specific interests and discuss the kind of work you would like to do in your intended field in no more than 1200 words (part 2).\nOfficial undergraduate and graduate official transcripts from all universities you attended. All transcripts must be official and sealed.\nPlease include an updated résumé\nOptional: writing sample\nOther: one year of experience in the field (preferred)\nAll application materials can be\nsubmitted online\nor mailed to UMass Boston’s Office of Graduate Admissions at:\nUMass Boston Graduate Admissions\n100 Morrissey Boulevard\nBoston, MA 02125\nStart Your Application\nDeadlines & Cost\nDeadlines:\nJanuary 2 for summer online; January 1 (priority) and February 1 (final) for fall on-campus\nApplication Fee:\nThe nonrefundable application fee is $75. UMass Boston alumni and current students that plan to complete degree requirements prior to graduate enrollment can submit the application without paying the application fee.\nEstimate Your Program Cost:\nGet a feel for your expected program costs using the\nGraduate Program Cost Calculator\n.\nProgram Cost Information:\nFor more detailed information on costs, please visit the\nBursar's website\n.\nCurriculum\nCore Courses (48 Credits)\nCOUNSL 601 - Research and Evaluation in Psychology 3 Credit(s)\nCOUNSL 605 - Principles of Vocational, Educational, and Psychological Assessment 3 Credit(s)\nCOUNSL 606 - Ethical Standards and Professional Issues in Counseling 3 Credit(s)\nCOUNSL 608 - Psychopathology and Diagnosis 3 Credit(s)\nCOUNSL 613 - Vocational Development and Career Information 3 Credit(s)\nCOUNSL 614 - Counseling Theory and Practice I 3 Credit(s)\nCOUNSL 615 - Counseling Theory and Practice II 3 Credit(s)\nCOUNSL 616 - Group Counseling and Group Dynamics 3 Credit(s)\nCOUNSL 617 - Child and Adolescent Counseling 3 Credit(s)\nCOUNSL 620 - Life Span Human Development 3 Credit(s)\nCOUNSL 653 - Sociocultural Considerations in Counseling 3 Credit(s)\nCOUNSL 665 - Trauma and Crisis Counseling 3 Credit(s)\nCOUNSL 666 - Sex and Sexuality in Counseling Practice 3 Credit(s)\nCOUNSL 667 - Counseling Families and Couples: Theories and Practice 3 Credit(s)\nCOUNSL 670 - Substance Abuse in Counseling Practice 3 Credit(s)\nCOUNSL 674 - Psychopharmacology for Counselors 3 Credit(s)\nField Work Courses (12 Credits)\nCOUNSL 699 - Advanced Practice I and II 6 Credit(s) - complete two times\nFor more information on curriculum, including course descriptions and degree requirements, visit the\nAcademic Catalog\n.\nView Course Details\nGraduation Criteria\nComplete 60 credits from 18 courses including 16 core courses and two field work course.\nCapstone:\nCompletion of a clinical case study.\nPracticum:\nComplete 100 hours of practicum experience. A practicum must include a minimum of 40 hours of direct service work with clients, 10 hours of individual supervision by an approved supervisor, and 10 hours of group supervision, and 10 hours of either group or individual supervision by an approved supervisor.\nStatute of limitations:\nSix years.\nRelated Programs\nStudent Admissions, Outcomes, and Other Data\nContact\nContact an admissions counselor at \ncsp.admissions@umb.edu\nProfessional Licensure Disclosure\nSARA Compliance, Disclosure & Dispute Resolution\nThia program prepares you for licensure in the state of Massachusetts. Please contact the Massachusetts state licensing board for further information:\nhttps:\/\/www.mass.gov\/allied-mental-health-professions-licensing\n.\nIf you do not reside in Massachusetts, it is important to note that licensing is regulated by the states, and the requirements for licensure for counselors vary considerably from state to state. We therefore strongly urge you to research the counselor licensing regulations in your state. Please visit\nhttps:\/\/nbcc.org\/resources\/searchdirectories\/stateboard#state-board\nfor more information. If you are going to pursue licensure in another state post-graduation, we work with you in the initial stages of your time at UMass Boston to ensure that you have the coursework required by your state. We have also provided letters to licensing boards post-graduation to support our students’ licensure.\nFor any questions, please do not hesitate to reach out to Program Director Dr. Kerrie Wilkins-Yel (\nkerrie.wilkins@umb.edu\n). 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[Athletics Overview](https:\/\/www.umb.edu\/athletics\/)\n    - [Recreation at UMass Boston](https:\/\/www.umb.edu\/athletics\/recreation\/)\n\n- [Current Students](https:\/\/www.umb.edu\/campus-life\/current-students\/)\n- [Parents & Families](https:\/\/www.umb.edu\/admissions\/parents\/)\n- [Faculty & Staff](https:\/\/www.umb.edu\/faculty-staff\/)\n- [Alumni](https:\/\/www.alumni.umb.edu\/s\/1355\/22\/home.aspx?gid=3&pgid=61)\n\nToggle Search\n# UMass Boston\n- [Current Students](https:\/\/www.umb.edu\/campus-life\/current-students\/)\n- [Parents & Families](https:\/\/www.umb.edu\/admissions\/parents\/)\n- [Faculty & Staff](https:\/\/www.umb.edu\/faculty-staff\/)\n- [Alumni](https:\/\/www.alumni.umb.edu\/s\/1355\/22\/home.aspx?gid=3&pgid=61)\n\n![](https:\/\/www.umb.edu\/media\/umassboston\/content-assets\/images\/program-banners\/mental-health-counseling-ms-GettyImages-1023551988_1800x600.jpg)\n\nMental Health Counseling MS\n\n- [Home](https:\/\/www.umb.edu\/)\n- [Academics](https:\/\/www.umb.edu\/academics\/)\n- [Majors & Programs](https:\/\/www.umb.edu\/academics\/program-finder\/)\n- Mental Health Counseling MS\n\n## Request Info\nLoading...\n\n### Prepare for a career as a licensed mental health counselor with hands-on field experiences.\nUMass Boston’s Mental Health Counseling MS focuses on a challenging and rewarding academic program to prepare you for a career as a mental health counselor. It’s designed for people interested in pursuing an advanced degree and state licensure to work in mental health counseling. The program begins with a two-week in-person study at or near the UMass Boston campus where you’ll get to know your cohort and complete two courses (6 credits) of your degree. Throughout the program, you’ll get hands-on experience as you complete some of your required clinical fieldwork hours through an approved field placement under appropriate supervision.\n\nUMass Boston's 60-credit hour MPCAC-accredited Mental Health Counseling online master's program prepares you for licensure as a Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) in the state of Massachusetts. Please contact the Massachusetts state licensing board for further information: <https:\/\/www.mass.gov\/allied-mental-health-professions-licensing>. Our students intern in diverse settings and leave with substantial skills and knowledge around mental health, counseling, and advocacy, ready for counseling positions that will prepare them to obtain licensure. Please check with an admissions counselor at [csp.admissions@umb.edu](mailto:csp.admissions@umb.edu) to determine if our program meets educational requirements for practice in your state.\n\nIf you do not reside in Massachusetts, it is important to note that licensing is regulated by the states, and the requirements for licensure for counselors vary considerably from state to state. We therefore strongly urge you to research the counselor licensing regulations in your state. Please visit <https:\/\/nbcc.org\/resources\/searchdirectories\/stateboard#state-board> for more information. If you are going to pursue licensure in another state post-graduation, we work with you in the initial stages of your time at UMass Boston to ensure that you have the coursework required by your state. We have also provided letters to licensing boards post-graduation to support our students’ licensure.\n\nFor any questions, please do not hesitate to reach out to Program Director Dr. Kerrie Wilkins-Yel ([kerrie.wilkins@umb.edu](mailto:kerrie.wilkins@umb.edu)). For more disclosure information, please see [https:\/\/www.umb.edu\/academics\/sara-compliance-and-dispute-resolution\/](https:\/\/www.umb.edu\/academics\/sara-compliance-and-dispute-resolution\/).\n\nStudents also have the option of adding an adjustment counseling concentration to their plan of study, which requires one additional course, as well as additional internship hours. The adjustment counseling concentration allows students to be eligible for the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education K-12 initial level licensure as a school adjustment counselor.\n\nUMass Boston is regionally accredited through NEASC (New England Association of Schools and Colleges). The Mental Health Counseling MS is accredited by the Masters in Psychology and Counseling Accreditation Council (MPCAC) for the period of March 2024 through March 2032.\n\n[Start Your Application](https:\/\/go.umb.edu\/portal\/gr_app)\n\n![US News Ranking Badge](https:\/\/www.umb.edu\/academics\/program-finder\/mental-health-counseling-ms\/BOP17-GRAD-Education-2026_OL.png) ![US News Ranking Badge](https:\/\/www.umb.edu\/academics\/program-finder\/mental-health-counseling-ms\/BOP22-GRAD-Education-VET-2026.png)\n\n## Plan Your Education\n### How to Apply\nTo apply to the program, students must submit:\n\n- A completed application and application fee. Application fees are waived for veterans, McNair scholars, and UMass Boston alumni. A limited number of additional application fee waivers are available on a first come first serve basis by request.\n- Two letters of recommendation where at least one letter should be from a person who knows your academic work. We strongly recommend getting letters from professors whenever possible but we will accept a letter of recommendation from a supervisor if you have been out of a school for some time.\n- A statement of purpose detailing your goals, professional experience, and reasons for applying to the program. Your essay should consist of your reasons for wishing to pursue graduate study in 300 words (part 1). Then, indicate your specific interests and discuss the kind of work you would like to do in your intended field in no more than 1200 words (part 2).\n- Official undergraduate and graduate official transcripts from all universities you attended. All transcripts must be official and sealed.\n- Please include an updated résumé\n- Optional: writing sample\n- Other: one year of experience in the field (preferred)\n- All application materials can be [submitted online](https:\/\/www.umb.edu\/admissions\/apply\/) or mailed to UMass Boston’s Office of Graduate Admissions at:\n  - UMass Boston Graduate Admissions  \n    100 Morrissey Boulevard  \n    Boston, MA 02125\n\n[Start Your Application](https:\/\/www.umb.edu\/admissions\/apply\/)\n\n### Deadlines & Cost\n**Deadlines:** January 2 for summer online; January 1 (priority) and February 1 (final) for fall on-campus\n\n**Application Fee:** The nonrefundable application fee is \\$75. UMass Boston alumni and current students that plan to complete degree requirements prior to graduate enrollment can submit the application without paying the application fee.\n\n**Estimate Your Program Cost:** Get a feel for your expected program costs using the [Graduate Program Cost Calculator](https:\/\/www.umb.edu\/admissions\/graduate-students\/apply\/estimate-your-program-costs\/).\n\n**Program Cost Information:** For more detailed information on costs, please visit the [Bursar's website](https:\/\/www.umb.edu\/bursar\/tuition-fees\/).\n\n### Curriculum\n**Core Courses (48 Credits)**\n\n- COUNSL 601 - Research and Evaluation in Psychology 3 Credit(s)\n- COUNSL 605 - Principles of Vocational, Educational, and Psychological Assessment 3 Credit(s)\n- COUNSL 606 - Ethical Standards and Professional Issues in Counseling 3 Credit(s)\n- COUNSL 608 - Psychopathology and Diagnosis 3 Credit(s)\n- COUNSL 613 - Vocational Development and Career Information 3 Credit(s)\n- COUNSL 614 - Counseling Theory and Practice I 3 Credit(s)\n- COUNSL 615 - Counseling Theory and Practice II 3 Credit(s)\n- COUNSL 616 - Group Counseling and Group Dynamics 3 Credit(s)\n- COUNSL 617 - Child and Adolescent Counseling 3 Credit(s)\n- COUNSL 620 - Life Span Human Development 3 Credit(s)\n- COUNSL 653 - Sociocultural Considerations in Counseling 3 Credit(s)\n- COUNSL 665 - Trauma and Crisis Counseling 3 Credit(s)\n- COUNSL 666 - Sex and Sexuality in Counseling Practice 3 Credit(s)\n- COUNSL 667 - Counseling Families and Couples: Theories and Practice 3 Credit(s)  \n  COUNSL 670 - Substance Abuse in Counseling Practice 3 Credit(s)  \n  COUNSL 674 - Psychopharmacology for Counselors 3 Credit(s)\n\n**Field Work Courses (12 Credits)**\n\n- COUNSL 699 - Advanced Practice I and II 6 Credit(s) - complete two times\n\nFor more information on curriculum, including course descriptions and degree requirements, visit the [Academic Catalog](https:\/\/catalog.umb.edu\/).\n\n[View Course Details](http:\/\/catalog.umb.edu\/preview_program.php?catoid=45&poid=11642)\n\n### Graduation Criteria\nComplete 60 credits from 18 courses including 16 core courses and two field work course.\n\n**Capstone:** Completion of a clinical case study.\n\n**Practicum:** Complete 100 hours of practicum experience. A practicum must include a minimum of 40 hours of direct service work with clients, 10 hours of individual supervision by an approved supervisor, and 10 hours of group supervision, and 10 hours of either group or individual supervision by an approved supervisor.\n\n**Statute of limitations:** Six years.\n\n### Related Programs\n[Counseling MEd\/CAGS](https:\/\/www.umb.edu\/academics\/program-finder\/counseling-med-cags\/)\n\n### Student Admissions, Outcomes, and Other Data\n[Mental Health Counseling MS Student Admissions, Outcomes, and Other Data](https:\/\/www.umb.edu\/media\/umassboston\/editor-uploads\/academics\/majors-amp-programs\/MENTAL-HEALTH_University-of-Massachusetts-Boston-Mental-Health-Annual-Data-2023-2024.pdf)\n\n### Contact\nContact an admissions counselor at [csp.admissions@umb.edu](https:\/\/web.archive.org\/web\/20230603140318\/mailto:csp.admissions@umb.edu)\n\n![Counseling school psychology seminar.](https:\/\/www.umb.edu\/media\/umassboston\/content-assets\/images\/department-banners\/counseling-school-psychology-DSC_0195-900x900.jpg)\n\n## Counseling, School Psychology & Sport\nLearn more about UMass Boston's Counseling & School Psychology department, our research, and our faculty.\n\n[Department of Counseling, School Psychology & Sport](https:\/\/www.umb.edu\/education\/academic-departments\/counseling-school-psychology-sport\/)\n\n![Student works with students in an afterschool tutoring program.](https:\/\/www.umb.edu\/media\/umassboston\/content-assets\/images\/academics\/education-denny-handson-ibdpbhqT-X3-900x900.jpg)\n\n## College of Education & Human Development\nLearn more about the faculty, research, and programs that make up our College of Education & Human Development.\n\n[Explore College of Education & Human Development](https:\/\/www.umb.edu\/education\/)\n\n### Next Steps\n[Visit UMass Boston](https:\/\/www.umb.edu\/admissions\/visit\/) [Start Your Application](https:\/\/go.umb.edu\/portal\/gr_app)\n\n### Professional Licensure Disclosure\n![SARA Logo](https:\/\/www.umb.edu\/media\/umassboston\/editor-uploads\/online-amp-cont-ed\/SARA_Seal_group_2024_Participating-2-200x216.png)\n\n**SARA Compliance, Disclosure & Dispute Resolution**\n\nThia program prepares you for licensure in the state of Massachusetts. Please contact the Massachusetts state licensing board for further information: <https:\/\/www.mass.gov\/allied-mental-health-professions-licensing>.\n\nIf you do not reside in Massachusetts, it is important to note that licensing is regulated by the states, and the requirements for licensure for counselors vary considerably from state to state. We therefore strongly urge you to research the counselor licensing regulations in your state. Please visit <https:\/\/nbcc.org\/resources\/searchdirectories\/stateboard#state-board> for more information. If you are going to pursue licensure in another state post-graduation, we work with you in the initial stages of your time at UMass Boston to ensure that you have the coursework required by your state. We have also provided letters to licensing boards post-graduation to support our students’ licensure.\n\nFor any questions, please do not hesitate to reach out to Program Director Dr. Kerrie Wilkins-Yel ([kerrie.wilkins@umb.edu](mailto:kerrie.wilkins@umb.edu)). For more disclosure information, please see [https:\/\/www.umb.edu\/academics\/sara-compliance-and-dispute-resolution\/](https:\/\/www.umb.edu\/academics\/sara-compliance-and-dispute-resolution\/).\n\n[Learn More about SARA](https:\/\/www.umb.edu\/academics\/sara-compliance-and-dispute-resolution\/#d.en.87126)\n\n[UMass ![UMass Boston logo in white with trademark](https:\/\/www.umb.edu\/media\/umassboston\/content-assets\/images\/branding-assets\/umb-logo-white-249x139-tm.svg)](https:\/\/www.umb.edu\/)\n\n100 Morrissey Blvd.  \nBoston, MA 02125  \n[617\\.287.5000](tel:617.287.5000)\n\n[Contact UMass Boston](https:\/\/www.umb.edu\/contact\/)\n\n- [Directory](https:\/\/www.umb.edu\/directory\/)\n- [Employment](https:\/\/hr.umb.edu\/)\n- [Civil Rights & Title IX](https:\/\/www.umb.edu\/crtix\/)\n- [Map](https:\/\/www.umb.edu\/map\/)\n- [Safety & Security](https:\/\/www.umb.edu\/campus-life\/safety-security\/)\n- [Transportation](https:\/\/www.umb.edu\/transportation\/)\n- [Document Converter](https:\/\/www.umb.edu\/text-only\/)\n- [Website Requests](https:\/\/www.umb.edu\/marketing\/website\/)\n\n[Back To Top](https:\/\/www.umb.edu\/academics\/program-finder\/mental-health-counseling-ms\/#top)\n\n- [Instagram](https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/umassboston)\n- [Facebook](https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/umassboston)\n- [LinkedIn](https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/school\/umass-boston)\n- [TikTok](https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/@umassboston)\n- [YouTube](https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/user\/umassboston)\n\nCopyright [©](https:\/\/umassbostonedu-cms01-production.terminalfour.net\/terminalfour\/page\/directEdit#edit\/2\/en\/11706)  University of Massachusetts Boston\n\n- [UMass System](https:\/\/www.massachusetts.edu\/)\n- [Accessibility Statement](https:\/\/www.umb.edu\/accessibility-statement\/)\n- [Privacy & Terms](https:\/\/www.umb.edu\/privacy-terms\/)","attrs_readable_markdown":"## Plan Your Education\n### How to Apply\nTo apply to the program, students must submit:\n\n- A completed application and application fee. Application fees are waived for veterans, McNair scholars, and UMass Boston alumni. A limited number of additional application fee waivers are available on a first come first serve basis by request.\n- Two letters of recommendation where at least one letter should be from a person who knows your academic work. We strongly recommend getting letters from professors whenever possible but we will accept a letter of recommendation from a supervisor if you have been out of a school for some time.\n- A statement of purpose detailing your goals, professional experience, and reasons for applying to the program. Your essay should consist of your reasons for wishing to pursue graduate study in 300 words (part 1). Then, indicate your specific interests and discuss the kind of work you would like to do in your intended field in no more than 1200 words (part 2).\n- Official undergraduate and graduate official transcripts from all universities you attended. All transcripts must be official and sealed.\n- Please include an updated résumé\n- Optional: writing sample\n- Other: one year of experience in the field (preferred)\n- All application materials can be [submitted online](https:\/\/www.umb.edu\/admissions\/apply\/) or mailed to UMass Boston’s Office of Graduate Admissions at:\n  - UMass Boston Graduate Admissions  \n    100 Morrissey Boulevard  \n    Boston, MA 02125\n\n[Start Your Application](https:\/\/www.umb.edu\/admissions\/apply\/)\n\n### Deadlines & Cost\n**Deadlines:** January 2 for summer online; January 1 (priority) and February 1 (final) for fall on-campus\n\n**Application Fee:** The nonrefundable application fee is \\$75. UMass Boston alumni and current students that plan to complete degree requirements prior to graduate enrollment can submit the application without paying the application fee.\n\n**Estimate Your Program Cost:** Get a feel for your expected program costs using the [Graduate Program Cost Calculator](https:\/\/www.umb.edu\/admissions\/graduate-students\/apply\/estimate-your-program-costs\/).\n\n**Program Cost Information:** For more detailed information on costs, please visit the [Bursar's website](https:\/\/www.umb.edu\/bursar\/tuition-fees\/).\n\n### Curriculum\n**Core Courses (48 Credits)**\n\n- COUNSL 601 - Research and Evaluation in Psychology 3 Credit(s)\n- COUNSL 605 - Principles of Vocational, Educational, and Psychological Assessment 3 Credit(s)\n- COUNSL 606 - Ethical Standards and Professional Issues in Counseling 3 Credit(s)\n- COUNSL 608 - Psychopathology and Diagnosis 3 Credit(s)\n- COUNSL 613 - Vocational Development and Career Information 3 Credit(s)\n- COUNSL 614 - Counseling Theory and Practice I 3 Credit(s)\n- COUNSL 615 - Counseling Theory and Practice II 3 Credit(s)\n- COUNSL 616 - Group Counseling and Group Dynamics 3 Credit(s)\n- COUNSL 617 - Child and Adolescent Counseling 3 Credit(s)\n- COUNSL 620 - Life Span Human Development 3 Credit(s)\n- COUNSL 653 - Sociocultural Considerations in Counseling 3 Credit(s)\n- COUNSL 665 - Trauma and Crisis Counseling 3 Credit(s)\n- COUNSL 666 - Sex and Sexuality in Counseling Practice 3 Credit(s)\n- COUNSL 667 - Counseling Families and Couples: Theories and Practice 3 Credit(s)  \n  COUNSL 670 - Substance Abuse in Counseling Practice 3 Credit(s)  \n  COUNSL 674 - Psychopharmacology for Counselors 3 Credit(s)\n\n**Field Work Courses (12 Credits)**\n\n- COUNSL 699 - Advanced Practice I and II 6 Credit(s) - complete two times\n\nFor more information on curriculum, including course descriptions and degree requirements, visit the [Academic Catalog](https:\/\/catalog.umb.edu\/).\n\n[View Course Details](http:\/\/catalog.umb.edu\/preview_program.php?catoid=45&poid=11642)\n\n### Graduation Criteria\nComplete 60 credits from 18 courses including 16 core courses and two field work course.\n\n**Capstone:** Completion of a clinical case study.\n\n**Practicum:** Complete 100 hours of practicum experience. A practicum must include a minimum of 40 hours of direct service work with clients, 10 hours of individual supervision by an approved supervisor, and 10 hours of group supervision, and 10 hours of either group or individual supervision by an approved supervisor.\n\n**Statute of limitations:** Six years.\n### Related Programs\n### Student Admissions, Outcomes, and Other Data\n### Contact\nContact an admissions counselor at [csp.admissions@umb.edu](https:\/\/web.archive.org\/web\/20230603140318\/mailto:csp.admissions@umb.edu)\n\n![Counseling school psychology seminar.](https:\/\/www.umb.edu\/media\/umassboston\/content-assets\/images\/department-banners\/counseling-school-psychology-DSC_0195-900x900.jpg)\n\n![Student works with students in an afterschool tutoring program.](https:\/\/www.umb.edu\/media\/umassboston\/content-assets\/images\/academics\/education-denny-handson-ibdpbhqT-X3-900x900.jpg)\n\n### Professional Licensure Disclosure\n![SARA Logo](https:\/\/www.umb.edu\/media\/umassboston\/editor-uploads\/online-amp-cont-ed\/SARA_Seal_group_2024_Participating-2-200x216.png)\n\n**SARA Compliance, Disclosure & Dispute Resolution**\n\nThia program prepares you for licensure in the state of Massachusetts. 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Boilerpipe Text	Plan Your Education How to Apply To apply to the program, students must submit: A completed application and application fee. Application fees are waived for veterans, McNair scholars, and UMass Boston alumni. A limited number of additional application fee waivers are available on a first come first serve basis by request. Two letters of recommendation where at least one letter should be from a person who knows your academic work. We strongly recommend getting letters from professors whenever possible but we will accept a letter of recommendation from a supervisor if you have been out of a school for some time. A statement of purpose detailing your goals, professional experience, and reasons for applying to the program. Your essay should consist of your reasons for wishing to pursue graduate study in 300 words (part 1). Then, indicate your specific interests and discuss the kind of work you would like to do in your intended field in no more than 1200 words (part 2). Official undergraduate and graduate official transcripts from all universities you attended. All transcripts must be official and sealed. Please include an updated résumé Optional: writing sample Other: one year of experience in the field (preferred) All application materials can be submitted online or mailed to UMass Boston’s Office of Graduate Admissions at: UMass Boston Graduate Admissions 100 Morrissey Boulevard Boston, MA 02125 Start Your Application Deadlines & Cost Deadlines: January 2 for summer online; January 1 (priority) and February 1 (final) for fall on-campus Application Fee: The nonrefundable application fee is $75. UMass Boston alumni and current students that plan to complete degree requirements prior to graduate enrollment can submit the application without paying the application fee. Estimate Your Program Cost: Get a feel for your expected program costs using the Graduate Program Cost Calculator . Program Cost Information: For more detailed information on costs, please visit the Bursar's website . Curriculum Core Courses (48 Credits) COUNSL 601 - Research and Evaluation in Psychology 3 Credit(s) COUNSL 605 - Principles of Vocational, Educational, and Psychological Assessment 3 Credit(s) COUNSL 606 - Ethical Standards and Professional Issues in Counseling 3 Credit(s) COUNSL 608 - Psychopathology and Diagnosis 3 Credit(s) COUNSL 613 - Vocational Development and Career Information 3 Credit(s) COUNSL 614 - Counseling Theory and Practice I 3 Credit(s) COUNSL 615 - Counseling Theory and Practice II 3 Credit(s) COUNSL 616 - Group Counseling and Group Dynamics 3 Credit(s) COUNSL 617 - Child and Adolescent Counseling 3 Credit(s) COUNSL 620 - Life Span Human Development 3 Credit(s) COUNSL 653 - Sociocultural Considerations in Counseling 3 Credit(s) COUNSL 665 - Trauma and Crisis Counseling 3 Credit(s) COUNSL 666 - Sex and Sexuality in Counseling Practice 3 Credit(s) COUNSL 667 - Counseling Families and Couples: Theories and Practice 3 Credit(s) COUNSL 670 - Substance Abuse in Counseling Practice 3 Credit(s) COUNSL 674 - Psychopharmacology for Counselors 3 Credit(s) Field Work Courses (12 Credits) COUNSL 699 - Advanced Practice I and II 6 Credit(s) - complete two times For more information on curriculum, including course descriptions and degree requirements, visit the Academic Catalog . View Course Details Graduation Criteria Complete 60 credits from 18 courses including 16 core courses and two field work course. Capstone: Completion of a clinical case study. Practicum: Complete 100 hours of practicum experience. A practicum must include a minimum of 40 hours of direct service work with clients, 10 hours of individual supervision by an approved supervisor, and 10 hours of group supervision, and 10 hours of either group or individual supervision by an approved supervisor. Statute of limitations: Six years. Related Programs Student Admissions, Outcomes, and Other Data Contact Contact an admissions counselor at csp.admissions@umb.edu Professional Licensure Disclosure SARA Compliance, Disclosure & Dispute Resolution Thia program prepares you for licensure in the state of Massachusetts. Please contact the Massachusetts state licensing board for further information: https://www.mass.gov/allied-mental-health-professions-licensing . If you do not reside in Massachusetts, it is important to note that licensing is regulated by the states, and the requirements for licensure for counselors vary considerably from state to state. We therefore strongly urge you to research the counselor licensing regulations in your state. Please visit https://nbcc.org/resources/searchdirectories/stateboard#state-board for more information. If you are going to pursue licensure in another state post-graduation, we work with you in the initial stages of your time at UMass Boston to ensure that you have the coursework required by your state. We have also provided letters to licensing boards post-graduation to support our students’ licensure. For any questions, please do not hesitate to reach out to Program Director Dr. Kerrie Wilkins-Yel ( kerrie.wilkins@umb.edu ). For more disclosure information, please see https://www.umb.edu/academics/sara-compliance-and-dispute-resolution/ . Learn More about SARA
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UMass Boston’s Mental Health Counseling MS focuses on a challenging and rewarding academic program to prepare you for a career as a mental health counselor. It’s designed for people interested in pursuing an advanced degree and state licensure to work in mental health counseling. The program begins with a two-week in-person study at or near the UMass Boston campus where you’ll get to know your cohort and complete two courses (6 credits) of your degree. Throughout the program, you’ll get hands-on experience as you complete some of your required clinical fieldwork hours through an approved field placement under appropriate supervision. UMass Boston's 60-credit hour MPCAC-accredited Mental Health Counseling online master's program prepares you for licensure as a Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) in the state of Massachusetts. Please contact the Massachusetts state licensing board for further information: <https://www.mass.gov/allied-mental-health-professions-licensing>. Our students intern in diverse settings and leave with substantial skills and knowledge around mental health, counseling, and advocacy, ready for counseling positions that will prepare them to obtain licensure. Please check with an admissions counselor at [csp.admissions@umb.edu](mailto:csp.admissions@umb.edu) to determine if our program meets educational requirements for practice in your state. If you do not reside in Massachusetts, it is important to note that licensing is regulated by the states, and the requirements for licensure for counselors vary considerably from state to state. We therefore strongly urge you to research the counselor licensing regulations in your state. Please visit <https://nbcc.org/resources/searchdirectories/stateboard#state-board> for more information. If you are going to pursue licensure in another state post-graduation, we work with you in the initial stages of your time at UMass Boston to ensure that you have the coursework required by your state. We have also provided letters to licensing boards post-graduation to support our students’ licensure. For any questions, please do not hesitate to reach out to Program Director Dr. Kerrie Wilkins-Yel ([kerrie.wilkins@umb.edu](mailto:kerrie.wilkins@umb.edu)). For more disclosure information, please see [https://www.umb.edu/academics/sara-compliance-and-dispute-resolution/](https://www.umb.edu/academics/sara-compliance-and-dispute-resolution/). Students also have the option of adding an adjustment counseling concentration to their plan of study, which requires one additional course, as well as additional internship hours. The adjustment counseling concentration allows students to be eligible for the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education K-12 initial level licensure as a school adjustment counselor. UMass Boston is regionally accredited through NEASC (New England Association of Schools and Colleges). The Mental Health Counseling MS is accredited by the Masters in Psychology and Counseling Accreditation Council (MPCAC) for the period of March 2024 through March 2032. [Start Your Application](https://go.umb.edu/portal/gr_app) ![US News Ranking Badge](https://www.umb.edu/academics/program-finder/mental-health-counseling-ms/BOP17-GRAD-Education-2026_OL.png) ![US News Ranking Badge](https://www.umb.edu/academics/program-finder/mental-health-counseling-ms/BOP22-GRAD-Education-VET-2026.png) ## Plan Your Education ### How to Apply To apply to the program, students must submit: - A completed application and application fee. Application fees are waived for veterans, McNair scholars, and UMass Boston alumni. A limited number of additional application fee waivers are available on a first come first serve basis by request. - Two letters of recommendation where at least one letter should be from a person who knows your academic work. We strongly recommend getting letters from professors whenever possible but we will accept a letter of recommendation from a supervisor if you have been out of a school for some time. - A statement of purpose detailing your goals, professional experience, and reasons for applying to the program. Your essay should consist of your reasons for wishing to pursue graduate study in 300 words (part 1). Then, indicate your specific interests and discuss the kind of work you would like to do in your intended field in no more than 1200 words (part 2). - Official undergraduate and graduate official transcripts from all universities you attended. All transcripts must be official and sealed. - Please include an updated résumé - Optional: writing sample - Other: one year of experience in the field (preferred) - All application materials can be [submitted online](https://www.umb.edu/admissions/apply/) or mailed to UMass Boston’s Office of Graduate Admissions at: - UMass Boston Graduate Admissions 100 Morrissey Boulevard Boston, MA 02125 [Start Your Application](https://www.umb.edu/admissions/apply/) ### Deadlines & Cost Deadlines: January 2 for summer online; January 1 (priority) and February 1 (final) for fall on-campus Application Fee: The nonrefundable application fee is \$75. UMass Boston alumni and current students that plan to complete degree requirements prior to graduate enrollment can submit the application without paying the application fee. Estimate Your Program Cost: Get a feel for your expected program costs using the [Graduate Program Cost Calculator](https://www.umb.edu/admissions/graduate-students/apply/estimate-your-program-costs/). Program Cost Information: For more detailed information on costs, please visit the [Bursar's website](https://www.umb.edu/bursar/tuition-fees/). ### Curriculum Core Courses (48 Credits) - COUNSL 601 - Research and Evaluation in Psychology 3 Credit(s) - COUNSL 605 - Principles of Vocational, Educational, and Psychological Assessment 3 Credit(s) - COUNSL 606 - Ethical Standards and Professional Issues in Counseling 3 Credit(s) - COUNSL 608 - Psychopathology and Diagnosis 3 Credit(s) - COUNSL 613 - Vocational Development and Career Information 3 Credit(s) - COUNSL 614 - Counseling Theory and Practice I 3 Credit(s) - COUNSL 615 - Counseling Theory and Practice II 3 Credit(s) - COUNSL 616 - Group Counseling and Group Dynamics 3 Credit(s) - COUNSL 617 - Child and Adolescent Counseling 3 Credit(s) - COUNSL 620 - Life Span Human Development 3 Credit(s) - COUNSL 653 - Sociocultural Considerations in Counseling 3 Credit(s) - COUNSL 665 - Trauma and Crisis Counseling 3 Credit(s) - COUNSL 666 - Sex and Sexuality in Counseling Practice 3 Credit(s) - COUNSL 667 - Counseling Families and Couples: Theories and Practice 3 Credit(s) COUNSL 670 - Substance Abuse in Counseling Practice 3 Credit(s) COUNSL 674 - Psychopharmacology for Counselors 3 Credit(s) Field Work Courses (12 Credits) - COUNSL 699 - Advanced Practice I and II 6 Credit(s) - complete two times For more information on curriculum, including course descriptions and degree requirements, visit the [Academic Catalog](https://catalog.umb.edu/). [View Course Details](http://catalog.umb.edu/preview_program.php?catoid=45&poid=11642) ### Graduation Criteria Complete 60 credits from 18 courses including 16 core courses and two field work course. Capstone: Completion of a clinical case study. Practicum: Complete 100 hours of practicum experience. A practicum must include a minimum of 40 hours of direct service work with clients, 10 hours of individual supervision by an approved supervisor, and 10 hours of group supervision, and 10 hours of either group or individual supervision by an approved supervisor. Statute of limitations: Six years. ### Related Programs [Counseling MEd/CAGS](https://www.umb.edu/academics/program-finder/counseling-med-cags/) ### Student Admissions, Outcomes, and Other Data [Mental Health Counseling MS Student Admissions, Outcomes, and Other Data](https://www.umb.edu/media/umassboston/editor-uploads/academics/majors-amp-programs/MENTAL-HEALTH_University-of-Massachusetts-Boston-Mental-Health-Annual-Data-2023-2024.pdf) ### Contact Contact an admissions counselor at [csp.admissions@umb.edu](https://web.archive.org/web/20230603140318/mailto:csp.admissions@umb.edu) ![Counseling school psychology seminar.](https://www.umb.edu/media/umassboston/content-assets/images/department-banners/counseling-school-psychology-DSC_0195-900x900.jpg) ## Counseling, School Psychology & Sport Learn more about UMass Boston's Counseling & School Psychology department, our research, and our faculty. 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Please contact the Massachusetts state licensing board for further information: <https://www.mass.gov/allied-mental-health-professions-licensing>. If you do not reside in Massachusetts, it is important to note that licensing is regulated by the states, and the requirements for licensure for counselors vary considerably from state to state. We therefore strongly urge you to research the counselor licensing regulations in your state. Please visit <https://nbcc.org/resources/searchdirectories/stateboard#state-board> for more information. If you are going to pursue licensure in another state post-graduation, we work with you in the initial stages of your time at UMass Boston to ensure that you have the coursework required by your state. We have also provided letters to licensing boards post-graduation to support our students’ licensure. For any questions, please do not hesitate to reach out to Program Director Dr. Kerrie Wilkins-Yel ([kerrie.wilkins@umb.edu](mailto:kerrie.wilkins@umb.edu)). For more disclosure information, please see [https://www.umb.edu/academics/sara-compliance-and-dispute-resolution/](https://www.umb.edu/academics/sara-compliance-and-dispute-resolution/). 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Readable Markdown	## Plan Your Education ### How to Apply To apply to the program, students must submit: - A completed application and application fee. Application fees are waived for veterans, McNair scholars, and UMass Boston alumni. A limited number of additional application fee waivers are available on a first come first serve basis by request. - Two letters of recommendation where at least one letter should be from a person who knows your academic work. We strongly recommend getting letters from professors whenever possible but we will accept a letter of recommendation from a supervisor if you have been out of a school for some time. - A statement of purpose detailing your goals, professional experience, and reasons for applying to the program. Your essay should consist of your reasons for wishing to pursue graduate study in 300 words (part 1). Then, indicate your specific interests and discuss the kind of work you would like to do in your intended field in no more than 1200 words (part 2). - Official undergraduate and graduate official transcripts from all universities you attended. All transcripts must be official and sealed. - Please include an updated résumé - Optional: writing sample - Other: one year of experience in the field (preferred) - All application materials can be [submitted online](https://www.umb.edu/admissions/apply/) or mailed to UMass Boston’s Office of Graduate Admissions at: - UMass Boston Graduate Admissions 100 Morrissey Boulevard Boston, MA 02125 [Start Your Application](https://www.umb.edu/admissions/apply/) ### Deadlines & Cost Deadlines: January 2 for summer online; January 1 (priority) and February 1 (final) for fall on-campus Application Fee: The nonrefundable application fee is \$75. UMass Boston alumni and current students that plan to complete degree requirements prior to graduate enrollment can submit the application without paying the application fee. Estimate Your Program Cost: Get a feel for your expected program costs using the [Graduate Program Cost Calculator](https://www.umb.edu/admissions/graduate-students/apply/estimate-your-program-costs/). Program Cost Information: For more detailed information on costs, please visit the [Bursar's website](https://www.umb.edu/bursar/tuition-fees/). ### Curriculum Core Courses (48 Credits) - COUNSL 601 - Research and Evaluation in Psychology 3 Credit(s) - COUNSL 605 - Principles of Vocational, Educational, and Psychological Assessment 3 Credit(s) - COUNSL 606 - Ethical Standards and Professional Issues in Counseling 3 Credit(s) - COUNSL 608 - Psychopathology and Diagnosis 3 Credit(s) - COUNSL 613 - Vocational Development and Career Information 3 Credit(s) - COUNSL 614 - Counseling Theory and Practice I 3 Credit(s) - COUNSL 615 - Counseling Theory and Practice II 3 Credit(s) - COUNSL 616 - Group Counseling and Group Dynamics 3 Credit(s) - COUNSL 617 - Child and Adolescent Counseling 3 Credit(s) - COUNSL 620 - Life Span Human Development 3 Credit(s) - COUNSL 653 - Sociocultural Considerations in Counseling 3 Credit(s) - COUNSL 665 - Trauma and Crisis Counseling 3 Credit(s) - COUNSL 666 - Sex and Sexuality in Counseling Practice 3 Credit(s) - COUNSL 667 - Counseling Families and Couples: Theories and Practice 3 Credit(s) COUNSL 670 - Substance Abuse in Counseling Practice 3 Credit(s) COUNSL 674 - Psychopharmacology for Counselors 3 Credit(s) Field Work Courses (12 Credits) - COUNSL 699 - Advanced Practice I and II 6 Credit(s) - complete two times For more information on curriculum, including course descriptions and degree requirements, visit the [Academic Catalog](https://catalog.umb.edu/). [View Course Details](http://catalog.umb.edu/preview_program.php?catoid=45&poid=11642) ### Graduation Criteria Complete 60 credits from 18 courses including 16 core courses and two field work course. Capstone: Completion of a clinical case study. Practicum: Complete 100 hours of practicum experience. A practicum must include a minimum of 40 hours of direct service work with clients, 10 hours of individual supervision by an approved supervisor, and 10 hours of group supervision, and 10 hours of either group or individual supervision by an approved supervisor. Statute of limitations: Six years. ### Related Programs ### Student Admissions, Outcomes, and Other Data ### Contact Contact an admissions counselor at [csp.admissions@umb.edu](https://web.archive.org/web/20230603140318/mailto:csp.admissions@umb.edu) ![Counseling school psychology seminar.](https://www.umb.edu/media/umassboston/content-assets/images/department-banners/counseling-school-psychology-DSC_0195-900x900.jpg) ![Student works with students in an afterschool tutoring program.](https://www.umb.edu/media/umassboston/content-assets/images/academics/education-denny-handson-ibdpbhqT-X3-900x900.jpg) ### Professional Licensure Disclosure ![SARA Logo](https://www.umb.edu/media/umassboston/editor-uploads/online-amp-cont-ed/SARA_Seal_group_2024_Participating-2-200x216.png) SARA Compliance, Disclosure & Dispute Resolution Thia program prepares you for licensure in the state of Massachusetts. Please contact the Massachusetts state licensing board for further information: <https://www.mass.gov/allied-mental-health-professions-licensing>. If you do not reside in Massachusetts, it is important to note that licensing is regulated by the states, and the requirements for licensure for counselors vary considerably from state to state. We therefore strongly urge you to research the counselor licensing regulations in your state. Please visit <https://nbcc.org/resources/searchdirectories/stateboard#state-board> for more information. If you are going to pursue licensure in another state post-graduation, we work with you in the initial stages of your time at UMass Boston to ensure that you have the coursework required by your state. We have also provided letters to licensing boards post-graduation to support our students’ licensure. For any questions, please do not hesitate to reach out to Program Director Dr. Kerrie Wilkins-Yel ([kerrie.wilkins@umb.edu](mailto:kerrie.wilkins@umb.edu)). For more disclosure information, please see <https://www.umb.edu/academics/sara-compliance-and-dispute-resolution/>. [Learn More about SARA](https://www.umb.edu/academics/sara-compliance-and-dispute-resolution/#d.en.87126)
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