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)
Program Requirements , Delivery, and Courses
*Based on continuous enrollment. Time to completion may be shorter based on eligible transfer credit or longer if course enrollment varies.
Program Snapshot
Credits: 60
Term Length: 12 weeks
Learning Format: Online and On Campus
Typical Time to Completion*: 6 terms; 24 months
Additional Information
MA in Psychology Programs Student Handbook and Catalog