Fisher College
Master of Arts in Counseling Psychology (Hybrid)
About the Master of Arts in Counseling Psychology
Hybrid Format
The Master of Arts in Counseling Psychology program offers advanced education to prepare students for meaningful careers in the helping professions. Graduates are equipped with the skills and knowledge needed for mental health counseling licensure in Massachusetts and many other states.
The curriculum includes core courses in essential areas such as counseling techniques, psychopathology, career counseling, psychopharmacology, and psychological assessment. Students also explore specialized topics, including counseling individuals who have experienced trauma (physical, emotional, or sexual), supporting families impacted by chronic illness, and addressing end-of-life concerns.
Students can tailor their education by completing the general degree or choosing one of two specialized tracks:
Trauma Counseling or Addictions Counseling
Theodore Everett Berlin Scholarship (Addictions Counseling Track)
Fisher College online graduate programs offer live virtual classes to create interactive learning environments that facilitate immediate exchanges between and among instructors and students. The interactive nature of live sessions promotes engagement, helping students build confidence, community, and motivation throughout the learning process.
Having a traditional lecture and the opportunity to ask questions in a live online classroom is important to me and Fisher provides this. I learn from class discussions, small groups, and feedback from the professor, as well as my classmates. I would struggle to comprehend master's level material in a fully asynchronous program.
Kathleen Dodge
Program Requirements , Delivery, and Courses
Career Outlook
Prepare for roles that expand our understanding of interpersonal behaviors, thriving communities, and mental health with a master’s degree in psychology. This versatile program equips you to excel in a variety of professional settings and postgraduate research opportunities at top universities.
In my third term I really came to value the live class sessions. Unlike my fully asynchronous online undergraduate program, these live sessions make the learning experience feel much more like a real class. I am able to ask questions and receive real time responses, join in discussions to get perspectives from my classmates, and connect with both instructors and classmates on a more personal level. It’s helped me feel more engaged, supported, and part of a true learning community and still have the ability to work full time and be a mom!
Kasci-Linn Fitzgerald
Apply to Fisher College’s Master of Arts in Counseling Psychology Program
Fisher College’s Master of Arts in Counseling Psychology program offers a curriculum designed to prepare students for licensure in Massachusetts and many other states, equipping them with the skills needed for meaningful careers in the helping professions. With experienced faculty and a supportive learning environment, Fisher College ensures that graduates are well-prepared to make a positive impact in the field of mental health counseling.
Program Snapshot
Credits: 60
Term Length: 12 weeks
Learning Format: Hybrid
Typical Time to Completion*: 6 terms; 24 months
*Based on continuous enrollment. Time to completion may be shorter based on eligible transfer credit or longer if course enrollment varies.
Additional Information
MA in Psychology Programs Student Handbook and Catalog