master of arts in school counseling - graduate studies at assumption ...

master of arts in school counseling 

2 0 1 0–2 0 1 2 C ata l o g 

graduating school 

counselors who are 

catalysts for student 

achievement and 

the transformation 

of the profession.

Welcome to school counseling for the 21st century. 

On behalf of the faculty of the School Counseling 

program, I welcome you to Assumption College 

Graduate School. Our profession is in the process of 

a profound transformation in theory and practice. 

The innovative integrated curriculum at Assumption 

College prepares you to take part in this exciting new 

professional identity. 

Assumption College offers many unique advantages to help advance 

your career as a school counselor: 

• An approved program by the Massachusetts Department 

of Education to license school guidance counselors (Initial 

Licensure Pre K–8 or 5-12) 

• Experienced faculty committed to integration of theory and 

practical application 

• Class schedules with flexibility that meet the needs of both 

full- and part-time students 

• Innovative pre-practicum and practicum placements in urban 

and suburban school districts 

• Faculty with extensive school and counseling experience 

• Curriculum that addresses national and state models— 

School Counseling for the 21st Century 

• Creative learning partnerships with professional school counselors 

through our Institute for School Counseling and School Psychology 

Mary Ann Reilly Mariani, Ph.D. 

Director 

• A strong emphasis on counseling in the applied school 

setting, plus an integration of public policy, leadership, 

child advocacy, and social justice curriculum 

• Competitively priced tuition 

As a graduate of our program, you will be fully prepared to 

become a leader in helping students to achieve, as you meet 

the challenges of contemporary school settings. 

Mary Ann Reilly Mariani, Ph.D. 

Director, School Counseling Program 

Director, Institute for School Counseling and School Psychology

our mission 

Assumption College, in the Catholic tradition, strives 

to form graduate students who are known for critical 

intelligence, citizenship, ethical principles and 

compassionate service. Assumption College favors diversity 

and ecumenically welcomes all. Graduate students in the 

MA in School Counseling program will be prepared 

through a rigorous course of study in terms of theory and 

practice to meet the diverse learning and behavioral needs 

of students in multi-cultural urban and suburban school 

settings. We accomplish this with an innovative and 

integrated curriculum emphasizing a strong counseling 

component that exceeds state and national standards for 

school counselors. We are committed to train counselors 

for lifelong learning and professional development 

throughout their careers. 

learning outcomes 

Students will: 

• Apply knowledge of learning, behavioral, social, emotional and physical 

needs of diverse learners throughout the lifespan within a developmental 

framework using a biopsychosocial theoretical model; 

• Demonstrate ethical counseling skills and compliance with school laws 

and mandates; 

• Utilize evidence based prevention and intervention practices in the 

domains of personal/social, academic, career and workplace; 

• Select and apply college and career counseling interventions based on 

theoretical models and state and national school counseling models; 

• Implement effective consultation and collaboration problem-solving 

skills in school, community and family contexts for academic and 

behavioral problems; 

• Integrate Massachusetts Curriculum Frameworks with state and national 

models of comprehensive school counseling; 

• Communicate psychological and educational and statewide testing 

practices and results to teachers, students and parents; 

• Analyze research in the field and develop and conduct outcomes based 

assessments; 

• Demonstrate a commitment to service to all students and families using 

multicultural counseling strategies; 

• Develop leadership skills and demonstrate strong communication skills 

within a learning community; and 

• Participate in lifelong learning and professional development. 

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Become the counselor that every student deserves. 

Program Description 

e major objective of the Master of Arts in School 

Counseling is to prepare students for a career as a 

school counselor. e program is approved by the 

Massachusetts Department of Education and is 

designed to meet Initial licensing requirements for 

School Guidance Counselor (PreK–8 or 5-12). e 

School Counseling program is designed exclusively 

for those students who want to pursue a counseling 

career within a school setting. 

Students are provided with the theoretical and practical skills and 

competencies that are required to be an effective school counselor. 

eory, research, and practice are integrated in a sequential 

program designed to meet the challenges of providing comprehensive 

counseling programs in contemporary elementary, middle, and 

high school settings. e curriculum includes a strong counseling 

core with an orientation to positive psychology and mindfulness-based 

practices. eory, research-based prevention, intervention strategies, 

and outcomes-based models are emphasized. Specific competencies 

needed for counselors in the school setting are emphasized including: 

problem solving, consultation and collaboration skills, knowledge 

of evidence-based prevention, and intervention strategies. Diversity, 

disability, multicultural, and school reform issues are central to implementation 

of national and state developmental counseling curriculum 

models and are imbedded in coursework and practicum experiences. 

Coursework is coordinated with lab, pre-practicum, and practicum 

experiences to provide the student with multiple opportunities to gain 

knowledge, and to develop, refine, and evaluate their counseling skills 

within a school setting.

“assumption’s 

program is about 

where school 

counseling is going.” 

“I have a unique role in my school 

district, consulting with three 

elementary schools and a middle 

school 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. 

assumption’s program is about 

where school counseling is going, 

not about where it has been.” 

Kristie larochelle, m.a. ’09 

Elementary School Counselor 

Agawam Public Schools 

Agawam, MA 

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Your career expertise and credentials will be unrivaled. 

meet the highest level of 

state and national standards 

e vision of the program is to graduate 

counselors who are leaders in the field. In 

so doing, it is designed to help students attain 

the highest state and national standards. e 

necessary coursework and fieldwork experiences 

are provided for students interested 

in seeking national certification through 

the National Board of Certified Counselors 

(NBCC) for the National Certified Counselor 

(NCC) and National Certified School 

Counselor (NCSC) credentials. Students in 

the Master of Arts in School Counseling may 

take an additional 6 credits (60 credits total) 

to satisfy coursework requirements that lead 

to the Professional License (Massachusetts 

Department of Education) in school 

guidance counseling.

“It’s easy to be 

motivated when 

you’re learning 

from experts. 

“It’s easy to be motivated when 

you’re learning from counselors 

and psychologists who have 

worked in every school setting 

you can imagine. 

Everybody associated with the 

School Counseling program is 

passionate about achieving 

excellence. the program has 

created a close-knit community 

of learning with a positive dynamic 

between students and professors. 

the faculty are approachable, 

caring, and responsive. they’re 

always there when you need them.” 

greg sturges, m.a. ’06 

Junior High School Guidance Counselor 

North Brookfield Junior/Senior High School 

North Brookfield, MA 

the institute for 

school counseling 

and school Psychology 

e Institute for School Counseling and 

School Psychology provides a special experience 

within the School Counseling program 

that many students rank as the highlight of 

their experience. It is one of the few such institutes 

in the nation and is offered to School 

Counseling program students. Workshops 

and programs provide professional training in 

new models and interventions and offer graduate 

students the unique opportunity to interact 

regularly with professionals in the field. 

Additional information on the Institute may 

be found on p. 11 of this catalog. 

the collaborative climate 

for learning empowers 

you, the person and the 

unfolding professional 

Students in the program learn from each 

other as much as they learn from their 

professors. e collaborative learning 

environment nurtures interaction and teamwork, 

preparing students to succeed in school 

systems where being a team player is a critical 

trait for effectiveness. 

learn from faculty who are 

cutting-edge professionals 

and educators 

Our faculty are licensed school counselors, 

school psychologists, educational psychologists, 

rehabilitation counselors, and educators. 

As a group, they possess extensive experience 

working in school systems. Each faculty 

member is skilled at bringing both theory and 

practical experience into the course content. 

All faculty are dedicated to providing individual 

attention for every graduate candidate. 

complete the program in just 

2 years, full-time, including 

summer courses. 

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admission requirements for m.a. and c.a.g.s. 

Enrollment in the Master of Arts program is open to any qualified 

individual who meets the admissions standards. All candidates must 

meet the following criteria: 

• Possess a Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science degree 

(any undergraduate major); 

• Have a minimum overall undergraduate grade point average 

(GPA) of 3.0 

1. Candidates for the Massachusetts Initial License for School 

Guidance Counselor (PreK-8 or 5-12) must meet the 

following standards: 

Prior to enrollment in the practicum, submit evidence of passing 

scores on the Massachusetts Test for Educator Licensure (MTEL) 

Communication and Literacy Skills. 

NOTE: e School Counseling program is state-approved for the 

Massachusetts Initial License for School Guidance Counselor (PreK-8 

or 5-12). Candidates who complete the program and thereby earn an 

Initial License, are eligible for licensure reciprocity with the approximately 

24 other states that are parties to the National Association of 

State Directors of Teacher Education and Certification (NASDETC) 

Interstate Contract. For the most current information concerning 

Commonwealth of Massachusetts educator licensure, candidates may 

wish to contact the Commonwealth’s Department of Elementary and 

Secondary Education: 

Bureau of Teacher Preparation 

Certification and Placement 

350 Main Street 

Malden, MA 02148-5023 

781-338-3000 

www.doe.mass.edu 

2. Candidates Who Do Not Seek Massachusetts Educator Licensure: 

Candidates are not required to pass the Massachusetts Communications 

and Literacy Skills test and they may not enroll in the practicum 

that leads to eligibility for the Massachusetts Initial License for 

School Guidance Counselor (PreK-8 or 5-12). 

certificate of advanced graduate studies 

(c.a.g.s.) in school counseling 

e Certificate of Advanced Graduate Studies provides specialized 

knowledge and skills in specific areas of School Counseling. It is 

offered to individuals who hold a Masters degree in School Counseling 

or a closely related counseling field. A customized course of study 

consisting of 21-30 graduate credits is developed in consultation with 

the graduate program director. Students enrolled in this program 

have an opportunity to develop an area of specialization that is related 

to their current work or future career goals. Students are typically 

enrolled in this program on a part-time basis and have up to 7 years 

to complete their course of study.

B.a./m.a. option for school counseling 

e School Counseling department offers 

a B.A./M.A. option that enables an 

Assumption College undergraduate student 

to complete requirements for both the 

Bachelor of Arts degree in an area of the 

liberal arts and sciences and the Master of 

Arts in School Counseling degree leading to 

eligibility for the Massachusetts Initial License 

for School Counseling (PreK-8 or 5-12). 

Undergraduate students in any undergraduate 

major considering admission for the B.A./ 

M.A. master’s program should consult with 

the Director of the School Counseling 

program during the spring semester of their 

junior year to discuss eligibility and application 

procedures and to plan a course of study. 

With permission from the Director of the 

School Counseling program and the student’s 

advisor, students may take one (1) graduate 

class in the fall of their senior year and one (1) 

graduate class in the spring of their senior year. 

Undergraduate students who seek admission 

to the Master of Arts in School Counseling 

program must have a minimum 3.0 GPA in 

their major field of study and overall. To apply 

for admission to the fih-year program, candidates 

must submit their complete application 

materials to the Office of the Graduate School 

by the spring semester of their senior year. 

Students may request information about 

the graduate program in School Counseling 

from the Graduate School Office at 

graduate@assumption.edu. 

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Applying to the Program 

The program uses a rolling admissions procedure, and candidates 

may submit their application to the Graduate Office at any time 

during the year. The complete application package will be forwarded 

to the School Counseling program admission committee 

for their review. Candidates will be informed of the committee’s 

decision in writing from the Graduate School office. 

A complete application includes the following: 

1. An application form and application fee (fee waived for 

Assumption students or alumni/ae); 

2. Official transcript(s) of undergraduate and graduate records; 

3. Three (3) letters of recommendation. These letters must be 

academic or professional in nature and should be from a professor 

who has taught the candidate for at least one course or from 

an individual who has supervised the candidate in a work setting. 

It is important that the letters are from people who can speak to 

the candidate’s potential for successful graduate school studies 

and academic ability; 

4. A current resume detailing the candidate’s academic and work 

experiences; 

5. A personal essay describing the academic preparation, work 

experiences, and skills that the candidate brings to this graduate 

program, what he or she hopes to accomplish academically, and 

his or her professional goals; 

6. A copy of teacher certification documents if the candidate 

already holds a license/certificate in Massachusetts or 

another state. 

7. An interview is required for admission into the program. 

Once the application is complete and forwarded to the School 

Counseling program office, the office will contact the applicant 

to arrange an interview. 

Notes: 

1. Graduate Record Examination (GRE) scores are not required. 

2. The School Counseling admissions committee reserves the 

right to request additional material in support of the 

candidate’s application. 

Candidates are to note the following: 

• All documents, transcripts and other papers submitted for 

admission become the property of the College and will not 

be returned. 

• Courses taken by correspondence will not satisfy prerequisite 

or program requirements. 

• A student is not officially admitted or denied admission until 

he/she has been notified by the Director of Graduate Enrollment. 

Applicants are notified of their status in writing. 

• After official notification of acceptance, application material 

and transcripts are kept on file for one year. If the candidate has 

not matriculated with that year, he/she ordinarily reapplies and 

is subject to the rules and regu-lations that are in effect at the 

time of the new application. 

• Incomplete dossiers are kept on file no longer than one year. 

• The Commonwealth of Massachusetts requires that, prior to 

attending classes, graduate students must be immunized against 

measles, mumps, rubella, diphtheria, tetanus, Hepatitis B and 

meningitis. For specific information call the Graduate Medical 

Secretary at (508) 767-7507. 

Conditional Acceptance 

Under extenuating circumstances, the admissions committee 

may recommend that the applicant be accepted conditionally. In 

these cases, formal admission to the graduate program is deferred 

until an individual has successfully met criteria specified by the 

admissions committee. For those students who were conditionally 

accepted into the program, they will be informed in writing of the 

status of their acceptance into the program. 

International Students 

Those applicants who have attained a level of education officially 

considered as equivalent to a bachelor’s degree from an American 

institution of higher education are eligible for admission to the 

program. A transcript evaluation is often necessary to determine 

if the degree obtained is equivalent to an American bachelor’s 

degree. 

Applicants whose native or official tongue is not English are 

required to provide evidence of English profciency through the 

Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or International 

Language Testing System (IELTS). Information about these tests 

are available from TOEFL at www.toefl.org, Box 899, Princeton, 

NJ, 08540 or from IELTS at www.ielts.org, IELTS Inc., 100 East 

Corson Street, Suite 200, Pasadena, CA, 91103. 

Students whose undergraduate or graduate transcripts are not 

in English must provide certifed English translations of these 

documents as well as the originals. 

All international students must also complete Assumption 

College’s International Student Information Form concerning 

their financial resources or financial support. Forms and 

information are available from the Office of Student Life at 

508-767-7401. 

Special Student Status 

Special Students are those who are either considering applying 

to the School Counseling program or who have an application 

in progress. Special Students may take a maximum of two (2) 

graduate courses. Students must complete their application for 

admission before registering for any additional courses.

Permission to enroll in graduate courses as a Special Student 

does not guarantee an individual admission to the School 

Counseling program nor does it guarantee that all of the 

courses taken will be accepted in fulfillment of degree and/or 

licensure requirements. Upon a candidate’s acceptance to the 

program, graduate courses are applied to the degree requirements 

designated in writing by the Director of the School 

Counseling program in consultation with the program faculty. 

Advising 

All students who are accepted into the graduate program are 

assigned an advisor and should consult with their advisor regularly 

concerning their progress in the program. Students seeking 

Initial Licensure are required to schedule an advising meeting 

with designated program personnel as specified in the letter of 

admission. It is the student’s responsibility to schedule that 

appointment for appropriate and timely advising about current 

licensure regulations and for planning an appropriate course of 

study. Candidates who seek the Professional License must 

consult with the Director of School Counseling to discuss 

eligibility and review an appropriate course of study. 

Review of Student Performance 

Students’ progress in the program is reviewed each semester. 

Students whose semester GPA falls below a 3.0 or who earn a 

failing grade in a course (i.e. below B-) are placed on academic 

probation. Students whose semester GPA is below a 3.0 then 

have one semester to bring their GPA to 3.0. Students who 

have a GPA of less than a 3.0 for two consecutive semesters 

will be terminated from the Master’s degree program. 

Students who have not taken a course in four consecutive 

semesters (including summer session) may be withdrawn from 

the program. It is the student’s responsibility to document in 

writing his or her commitment to completing the program 

and to present that statement to the Director of the School 

Counseling program. 

The graduate program in School Counseling prepares 

students for service to the public. The School Counseling 

program has an obligation to the community to ensure that 

only those students demonstrating academic and clinical competence 

and professionally responsible behavior are continued 

in the program. Students failing to meet these criteria may be 

recommended for withdrawal from the program. 

Waiver Of Required Courses 

or Program Components 

The Director of the School Counseling program will grant a 

waiver of a required course if the following conditions are met: 

If the student has taken an equivalent graduate course at 

another college or university within the past five years and has 

passed the course with a grade of B or higher, a waiver of a 

required course may be granted. It is the student’s responsibility 

to demonstrate that a course taken elsewhere is, in fact, equivalent 

to the required Assumption College course (e.g., course 

description, syllabus). The request for the waiver and/or 

transfer should be submitted to the advisor, who will formally 

submit the request to the Director of the School Counseling 

program for consideration. If the student requests transfer of 

credits, written approval of the advisor, program director, and 

the Dean of the Graduate School are required. In some cases, 

“...the program is 

designed to ensure 

your career success.” 

“What has become clear to me 

after landing my first job as a 

guidance counselor is that 

assumption’s program is at the 

leading edge of producing 

modern counselors who have 

the knowledge and experience 

to be leaders in the profession. 

the instructors had a huge impact 

on my growth, offering a nurturing 

approach to teaching and mentorship, 

combined with tremendous 

knowledge and experience 

gained throughout their careers. 

Everything about the program is 

designed to ensure your career 

success as an expert counselor.” 

Kendra scaletta, m.a. ’09 

Guidance Counselor 

Tantasqua Regional High School 

Sturbridge, MA 

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approval of the waiver or credit transfer may be dependent on the 

student’s completion of additional reading or the submission of 

a paper or other materials to ensure competencies have been 

successfully met. An official transcript must be sent to the 

Director of the School Counseling program to complete the 

process of credit transfer. Candidates may apply to transfer 

a maximum of six (6) graduate credits into their program if 

the above conditions are met. 

If for any other reason a student requests a waiver of a course 

or required program components, the student must document in 

writing the reasons for the request and present the request to the 

advisor. The advisor will then take appropriate steps to submit the 

request to the appropriate faculty and the Director of the School 

Counseling program. In some cases, a waiver exam, oral or written, 

at the faculty member’s discretion, may be requested by the faculty 

member primarily responsible for teaching the course for which 

the waiver is sought. 

Undergraduate courses are not construed by the faculty of the 

School Counseling program as equivalent to graduate courses. In 

exceptional circumstances, if a student thinks that he or she has 

taken the equivalent of a graduate course, he or she may follow the 

appropriate procedure as outlined above. 

The student who is successful in obtaining a waiver for one or 

more courses must still complete the required number of course 

credit hours in order to obtain the graduate degree. 

Licensure 

Assumption College responds to the Massachusetts Department 

of Education in all matters of educator licensure. Therefore, the 

College reserves the right to revise the admission criteria and 

requirements of its graduate program(s) leading to eligibility 

for support personnel licensure in compliance with the current 

state regulations. Students seeking Initial licensure as a School 

Guidance Counselor (PreK-8 or 5-12) must meet with an 

academic advisor to plan an appropriate course of study. 

Pre-Practicum 

Students are required early in their course of study to be involved 

in pre-practicum experiences that are related to course assignments. 

Students will complete a pre-practicum of 75 hours in a 

school setting so that they may have the opportunity to observe 

and understand children and adolescents and spend time with 

individual students. Students will also have opportunities to learn 

with professional school counselors through interactive programs 

in the Institute for School Counseling and School Psychology. 

Practicum For Massachusetts Initial License 

In most cases, students are considered eligible for the practicum 

once they have successfully completed all prerequisite courses or 

when they take such courses concurrently. A candidate’s eligibility 

for and enrollment in the practicum will be determined by the 

Director of the School Counseling program based upon: 

1. A review of the student’s transcript, existing educator licensure, 

and professional experience; 

2. Successful performance in required graduate courses; and 

3. Evidence of passing scores on the Massachusetts Test for Educator 

Licensure (MTEL) Communication and Literacy Skills. 

The practicum is two semesters (600 hours) of commitment 

governed by criteria outlined in the State regulations. Students 

must be prepared to spend three (3) full days a week at the 

practicum site(s) during the practicum (two) semesters. With 

permission from the Director, students may enroll in a two 

semester 450-hour 5-day-a-week practicum. 

Oral Exam 

The oral exam is required for all students in the School Counseling 

program. Students may take the exam after completing all 

course work or concurrent with the last semester of course 

work. The objective of the oral exam is to provide a forum for 

the student to demonstrate how he or she integrates theory, 

practice, and research related to the training received in the 

School Counseling program. 

Oral exams are scheduled during the fall semester (generally 

October or November) and the spring semester (generally March 

or April). Oral exams are not given in the summer sessions. The 

student’s oral examination committee will consist of two faculty 

members. The oral exam itself is a one-hour exam. During the 

exam, students are expected to integrate the various elements of 

training and study. Students will be expected to call upon information 

from both course work and practicum experiences. The 

procedures for the oral exam will mirror the training that students 

have received in the program. The exam itself will be conducted 

in such a way as to maximize the student’s opportunity to exhibit 

his or her ability to synthesize and integrate theory, practice, 

and research. 

Oral exams carry the grade of pass, fail, or pass with distinction. 

The transcript, however, only provides the information that the 

oral exam was completed and the date of the exam. If the student 

fails the oral exam, he or she will be given one additional opportunity 

to demonstrate competence.

The Institute for School Counseling 

and School Psychology 

The Institute for School Counseling and School Psychology 

is one of the few professional continuing education programs 

in the nation focused exclusively on the needs of school counselors. 

All of the workshops are offered to Master of Arts program 

students, C.A.G.S., undergraduates, and special students. 

This provides a unique and powerful opportunity for Master’s 

candidates to interact with current professionals in the field. 

The Institute provides training sessions for which PDP’s 

and CEU’s may be granted. Training sessions may be taken for 

graduate credit with additional course requirements. 

The primary goals of the Institute are to offer: 

• professional training that enables counselors and 

psychologists to be current with new theories and 

methodologies; 

• on-site in-service training to teachers and administrators 

covering topics that advance the work of school counselors 

and psychologists towards achieving the standards in the 

Massachusetts Model for Comprehensive School 

Counseling Programs; 

• outreach consultation to schools seeking assistance with 

delivery of service. 

“the curriculum was 

totally relevant to 

the real work of 

school counseling.” 

“Everything in the program was 

focused on the outcome of having 

students become effective school 

counselors who are qualified to 

face today’s issues. I have found 

myself to be extremely well prepared 

for all that I’ve encountered 

in my work. 

the faculty are fantastic: accessible, 

knowledgeable, experienced, 

and focused on bringing the real 

world into the classroom. the 

program is at the top of everyone’s 

mind throughout Massachusetts for 

producing highly-qualified school 

counselors.” 

steven favulli, m.a. ‘09 

Guidance Counselor 

The Bromfield School 

Harvard, MA 

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master of arts / course of study 

REQUIREMENTS FOR THE MASTER OF ARTS 

IN SCHOOL COUNSELING 

Initial License (Pre K-8 or 5-12) 

Candidates for the degree of Master of Arts in School Counseling 

are required to complete a rigorous 54-credit (16 course and 

practicum) program to develop systematically the knowledge 

and skills essential to demonstrate competence. For those seeking 

licensure, institutional endorsement for the Massachusetts 

Initial License for School Guidance Counselor (PreK-8 or 5-12) 

requires, at a minimum, successful completion of all listed courses 

or their equivalents (see prior information regarding waivers). 

Enrollment in some courses, including the practicum requires 

the prior approval of the Director of the School Counseling 

program and/or the completion of prerequisite course(s) beyond 

the required courses listed. A 75-hour non-credit pre-practicum 

is required by the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and 

Secondary Education. The pre-practicum requirement must be 

completed prior to the practicum. 

Students may elect to enroll in the program on a full- or part-time 

basis. Following is the full-time course of study: 

YEAR 1 FULL TIME YEAR 1 FULL TIME 

FALL 

SPRING 

Course # Description Credits Course # Description Credits 

Level I Foundations and Introductory Courses 


SCP 510 Professional Orientation to Counseling 3 SCP 515 Counseling Theories, Principles, & Practices 3 

SCP 545 Human Growth & Development 

SCP 520 Psychology of Learning & Motivation 3 

through the Lifespan 3 SCP 535 Group Counseling & Leadership 3 

SCP 560 Psychological & Educational Assessment 3 SCP 540 Introduction to Research 

SCP 565 Fundamentals of School Counseling 3 

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& Program Evaluation 3 

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Subtotal 12 

Subtotal 12 


SUMMER SESSION I 

Course # Description 


Credits 

SCP 625 Neuropsychology of Learning & Behavior 3 

SCP 640 Developmental Psychopathology 3 

*SCP 610 Multicultural Family Counseling & Collaboration 3 

*SCP 620 Vocational, Career & College Counseling (5-12) 

*(SCP 610 & SCP 620 offered during Summer Session I and II) 

3 


FALL 

Course # Description Credits 

Level II Intermediate Courses 

SCP 525 Consultation & Collaboration: School/ 

Home/Family 3 

SCP 635 Intervention Strategies: Academic & Learning 3 

**PSY/SED 568 Behavioral Assessment & Intervention 3 

**SCP 630 Intervention Strategies: Social & Emotional 3 

**(4 Intermediate course options are available, student is 

required to take 2 maximum along with their practicum) 

Level III Advanced Courses - Practicum 

SCP 800 Clinical Practicum and Seminar: 

School Counselor, Guidance PreK-8 OR 3 

SCP 815 Clinical Practicum and Seminar: 

School Counselor, Guidance (5-12) 

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Subtotal 9 

ADDITIONAL ELECTIVES (OPTIONAL) 

Fall continued thru Spring /Year - Total of 5 Workshops 

YR 1 – SCP 730 Special Topics: School Counseling Workshops 3 

YR 2 – SCP 730 Special Topics: School Counseling Workshops 3 

_____ 

Subtotal 6 

SUMMER SESSION II 



*SCP 610 Multicultural Family Counseling & Collaboration 3 

*SCP 620 Vocational, Career & College Counseling (5-12) 3 

*(SCP 610 & SCP 620 offered during Summer Session I and II) 

_____ 

Summer I and/or Summer II Subtotal 12 

SPRING 


Level II Intermediate Courses 

PSY/SED 568 Behavioral Assessment & Intervention 3 

SCP 630 Intervention Strategies: Social & Emotional 3 

**SCP 525 Consultation & Collaboration: School/ 

Home/Family 3 

**SCP 635 Intervention Strategies: Academic & Learning 3 

**(4 Intermediate course options are available, student is 

required to take 2 maximum along with their practicum) 

Level III Advanced Courses - Practicum 

SCP 850 Advanced Clinical Practicum and Seminar: 

School Counselor, Guidance PreK-8 OR 3 


School Counselor, Guidance 5-12 

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Subtotal _____ 9 

Total Graduate Course Credits 54 

Students can receive up to a total of 60 graduate course 

credits when including the additional electives option. 

Elective (Optional) SCP 750-Directed Study in School Counseling (If needed, must be approved by director) - 3 credits

course Descriptions 

SCP 510 Professional Orientation to Counseling 

This foundation course provides an introduction to all aspects of 

the counseling profession. History, roles, organizational structures, 

ethical standards, legal issues and credentialing are included. Public 

policy processes that focus on the role of the professional counselor 

with an introduction to advocacy for the profession and clients are 

included. The importance of professional development and participation 

in professional counseling organizations and exploration of 

the role of the counselor as a member of a multidisciplinary team is 

emphasized. A class project that focuses on a professional aspect of 

the counseling discipline is a culminating activity of this course. 

Prerequisites: none 3 credits 

SCP 515 Counseling Theories, Principles, and Practices 

The purpose of this course is to provide an introduction to the major 

theories of counseling including behavioral, humanistic, social learning, 

psychoanalytic, and cognitive. Approaches, principles, and procedures 

of counseling and consultation will be introduced including 

individual and systems perspectives consistent with relevant research. 

Skills essential to counselors such as interviewing, active listening, 

communication, problem analysis, and motivation are 

introduced in this course. Topics include: issues of confidentiality, 

relationship building, evaluation of outcomes, and referral strategies. 

Skills are practiced in laboratory exercises. Prerequisites: SCP 510 

Professional Orientation to Counseling 3 credits 

SCP 520 Psychology of Learning and Motivation 

This course focuses on major theories of learning and motivation 

and relevant research with an emphasis on behavioral and cognitive 

learning theories. Consideration is given to neurophysiological foundations 

as well. How learning theory informs teaching practices to 

promote effective lesson planning and curriculum development is 

emphasized. Motivational strategies with a focus on student outcomes 

of intentional teaching are explored using case study and lab 

formats. Application of learning and motivational theory to the 

Massachusetts Curriculum Frameworks is stressed. Prerequisites: 

none 3 credits 

SCP 525 Consultation and Collaboration: 

School/Home/Family 

This course emphasizes the knowledge and skills needed to improve 

academic and behavioral outcomes through comprehensive consultation, 

collaboration, and problem solving services in the school setting 

at the individual, group, family, and systems levels. It is designed 

to provide effective skills in problem solving that facilitate team 

building and collaborative relationships within the school, home, 

and community. Data based decision making, evaluation, and accountability 

of interventions are addressed. Eligibility criteria for 

special education, development and implementation of 504 Plans, 

provisions for English Language Learners, crisis intervention, and 

referral to outside agencies, mandated reporting (51A), and transition 

planning are integrated within a case study and problem solving 

format. Prerequisites: SCP 510 Professional Orientation to Counseling, 

SCP 515 Counseling Theories, Principles, and Practices, and 

SCP 535 Group Counseling and Leadership 3 credits 

SCP 535 Group Counseling and Leadership 

The aim of this course is to provide students with an introduction 

to group processes and group leadership skills. This course provides 

the theoretical foundation and strategies in the design and implementation 

of groups in the school setting at various grade levels that 

are consistent with national and state models of comprehensive developmental 

school counseling within a multicultural context. Ethical 

issues and professional standards for groups are examined. The 

use of technology to manage and enhance group counseling effectiveness 

and resources for school counseling groups are explored. 

Prerequisites: SCP 510 Professional Orientation to Counseling and 

SCP 515 Counseling Theories, Principles, and Practices 3 credits 

SCP 540 Introduction to Research and Program Evaluation 

This course is designed to enable students to become critical readers 

of research in counseling. It introduces them to research and how to 

conduct research in an applied setting. Both quantitative and qualitative 

methodologies are addressed. Students are expected to analyze 

research reports and to design potential research projects. 

Principles, practices, and applications of needs assessment and program 

evaluation, as well as use of computers for data management 

and analysis, and ethical considerations in conducting research are 

a focus of this course. Prerequisites: SCP 560 Psychological and Educational 

Assessment 3 credits 

SCP 545 Human Growth and Development through the 

Lifespan 

This course provides in-depth study of human growth and development 

in the physical, cognitive, language, and social and emotional 

domains with an emphasis on both typical and atypical development. 

The positive contributions and limitations of various developmental 

theories and conceptual frameworks are examined. 

Throughout the course, students consider the relationship between 

development and the selection of appropriate educational services 

and interventions for children and adolescents with special needs. 


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SCP 560 Psychological and Educational Assessment 

This course emphasizes the use of specific diagnostic psychological 

tests in a variety of domains. Specific psychological and educational 

tests used by counselors in educational settings are examined and 

students have the opportunity to use assessments. Individual and 

group achievement, curriculum based assessment, and vocational assessments, 

including the Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment 

System (MCAS) are a focus. Other tests administered by psychologists 

are reviewed so that school counselors may understand and interpret 

results to parents, teachers, and students to inform 

educational interventions, advising, and placement decisions. 


SCP 565 Fundamentals of School Counseling 

This course provides school counselors with a combination of theory 

and practice for implementing a comprehensive school counseling 

program that is consistent with national and state developmental 

models in order to advance academic, personal/ social, and career 

opportunities for all children in a pluralistic society. The history of 

school counseling, development of school counseling, and contemporary 

roles and functions of school counselors are emphasized. The 

primary roles of the school counselor are presented in relationship 

to elementary through high school settings. Curriculum development 

and instruction, educational planning, and consultation and 

collaboration skills are introduced. Practical strategies for planning, 

managing, and evaluating a comprehensive school program are presented 

utilizing national and state models. A review of Massachusetts 

Curriculum Frameworks and their relationship to educational planning 

and advising are included. Professional issues including confidentiality, 

legal and ethical standards, and the future of the 

profession are reviewed. Coursework is integrated with lab experiences. 

Prerequisites: SCP 510 Professional Orientation to Counseling 

3 credits 

PSY/SED 568 Behavioral Assessment and Intervention 

This course is designed to provide students with principles for the 

effective use of behavioral assessment and interventions in inclusive 

and special education classrooms. Students learn to use a cognitivebehavioral 

approach within a developmental context to identify, analyze, 

implement, and evaluate interventions to assist children and 

adolescents in general and special education classrooms. A team approach 

with a focus on consultation and collaboration skills necessary 

for special educators is emphasized. Research-based strategies 

to enhance classroom management, organization, and the learning 

environment are considered. Prerequisites: SCP 520 Psychology of 

Learning and Motivation, SCP 560 Psychological and Educational 


SCP 610 Multicultural Family Counseling and Collaboration 

Theoretical concepts and practical strategies are used to implement 

effective multicultural counseling in the school setting as well as in 

the home and community. Specific strategies include: teaming, collaborative, 

preventive, and proactive practices for school counselors. 

Building partnerships with families, family involvement, and intervention 

with families to assist in academic, and personal/ social development 

of students in the role of school counselor is the aim of 

this course. A theoretical understanding of family systems, social systems, 

contemporary families, and multicultural issues is integrated 

with effective strategies of parent involvemaent and parent training. 

Effective interventions for facilitating positive transitions into 

school, from one school to another, school to work, and school to 

college are explored. The impact of children with disabilities upon 

the family system is also explored. Parenting programs are stressed 

in order to provide the school counselor with practical evidence 

based strategies for positive parenting. The areas of child management 

and effective partnering with schools to support academic, career, 

learning, and personal/ social goals of all students is 

emphasized. Prerequisites: SCP 510 Professional Orientation to 

Counseling 3 credits 

SCP 620 Vocational, Career, and College Counseling 

This course presents an analysis of basic theories of career progression 

from a developmental perspective. Attention is given to understanding 

the educational, psychological, and social factors which 

influence educational and vocational decision making. The use of 

vocational and educational assessment to advise students and to facilitate 

school to work and college planning is included. Focus is 

placed on understanding the resources necessary to assist adolescents 

in making mature post high school plans. The use of technology and 

resources to facilitate vocational, career, and college counseling and 

advising are integrated within the course through demonstrations 

and opportunities for practice. Prerequisites: SCP 510 Professional 

Orientation to Counseling 3 credits

The vision of the program is to graduate counselors 

who attain the highest state and national standards on 

their way to becoming leaders in the field. 

SCP 625 Neuropsychology of Learning and Behavior 

Building upon foundation courses in learning theory and typical 

and atypical child and adolescent development, this advanced 

course introduces students to neuropsychological principles underlying 

learning and behavior disorders in children and adolescents. 

Students become acquainted with the neuropsychological 

basis of learning and behavior disorders including reading, math, 

and language disorders as well as nonverbal learning disorders, 

disorders on the autistic spectrum, disorders of attention, and executive 

functioning deficits. With this foundation, students are 

more informed about various neurodevelopmental disorders, evidence 

based treatments, and accommodations for preschool 

through high school age children. A review of psychopharmacological 

interventions for the lay person is included. The interpretation 

of psychological and neuropsychological assessments and 

the presentation of these results to educators and parents is a focus 

in order to inform school interventions, and promote improved 

learning and personal/social and career outcomes for all students. 

Prerequisites: SCP 520 Psychology of Learning and Motivation, 

SCP 540 Introduction to Research and Program Evaluation, SCP 

545 Human Growth and Development through the Lifespan, 

SCP 560 Psychological and Educational Assessment 3 credits 

SCP 630 Intervention Strategies: Social and Emotional 

This course builds upon introductory counseling and development 

courses and provides school counselors with empiricallybased 

prevention and intervention strategies for problems which 

impact the learning and development of children and adolescents 

in PreK-12 school settings. Topics to be covered include physical, 

emotional and sexual abuse, violence, divorce, substance abuse, 

grief, war, and terror. Prevention and treatment of childhood and 

adolescent disorders such as depression, anxiety, Attention 

Deficit-Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), behavioral disorders 

and suicide will be included. Practicum experiences and course 

work are integrated. Prerequisites: SCP 535 Group Counseling 

and Leadership, SCP 545 Human Growth and Development 

through the Lifespan, SCP 640 Developmental Psychopathology 

3 credits 

SCP 635 Intervention Strategies: Academic and Learning 

Building on a foundation of counseling, development, learning, 

and teaching theories this course focuses on strategies for prevention 

of and intervention with academic problems that interfere 

with learning outcomes. Research based strategies that focus on 

school wide, large and small groups, and individual interventions 

are emphasized. Competency in providing effective interventions 

for group and independent work skills, organization and study 

strategies, learning strategies, mnemonic, reading, math and content 

area strategies, as well as test taking and homework is taught 

using case study and demonstration approaches. Data based outcomes 

assessment and reporting is emphasized to evaluate the effectiveness 

of prevention and intervention strategies in improving 

learning and academic outcomes for all students. Practicum experiences 

are integrated with course work. Prerequisites: SCP 520 

Psychology of Learning and Motivation, SCP 535 Group Counseling 

and Leadership, SCP 545 Human Growth and Development 

through the Lifespan, SCP 625 Neuropsychology of 

Learning and Behavior (concurrently) 3 credits 

SCP 640 Developmental Psychopathology 

A rapid growth in research in child development and clinical 

child psychology has led to the expanding field of developmental 

psychopathology. Developmental psychopathology combines research 

in child development and clinical child and adolescent psychology 

to better understand the conceptual frameworks, 

characteristics, developmental course, contexts and outcomes of 

psychopathology in children and adolescence. An ecological approach 

is emphasized in the development of child and adolescent 

psychopathology and the influence of contexts in the development 

of psychopathology and its effect on schools and families. 

Risk and protective factors as well as assessment and treatment of 

child and adolescent disorders is presented using current research 

to emphasize the role of developmental processes, contexts, and 

the interactive nature of development that influences adaptive 

and maladaptive functioning. Prerequisites: SCP 520 Psychology 

of Learning and Motivation, SCP 545 Human Growth and Development 

through the Lifespan, SCP 560 Psychological and Educational 


“the personalized 

nature of the 

experience is 

extraordinary.” 

“among the many benefits of 

the School Counseling program, 

the most extraordinary has to 

be the personalized nature of 

the experience. 

Classes are kept small and professors 

take a personal interest in 

every student. the result is a 

tremendous sense of communication, 

comfort, and belonging that 

ensures students are following 

their goals and achieving their potential. 

It was a great experience!” 

Karen mcQuade, cags ’08 

Head of Guidance 

West Boylston Middle/High School 

West Boylston, MA 

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SCP 800 Clinical Practicum and Seminar: School Counselor, 

Guidance PreK-8 

This clinical practicum is conducted in accordance with Massachusetts 

school guidance counselor PreK-8 licensure regulations for the 

Initial license. The student completes the three day a week practicum 

under the direction of the college supervisor and the immediate supervision 

of a school counselor who is licensed in the field at the 

PreK-8 level. Students are evaluated using professional and educational 

standards for school counselors. Students must meet specified 

criteria for the practicum. The seminar focuses on issues and strategies 

for implementing a comprehensive school counseling program 

incorporating technology for effective school counseling in grades 

PreK-8. Enrollment is limited to qualified matriculated graduate students. 

Prerequisites: Students must achieve a passing score on the 

Massachusetts Tests for Educational Licensure, Communication and 

Literacy Skills Test, and permission of Director of School Couseling 

Program 3 credits 

SCP 815 Clinical Practicum and Seminar: School Counselor, 

Guidance 5-12 

This clinical practicum is conducted in accordance with Massachusetts 

school guidance counselor 5-12 licensure regulations for the 

Initial license. The student completes the three day a week practicum 

under the direction of the college supervisor and the immediate supervision 

of a school counselor who is licensed in the field at the 5- 

12 level. Students are evaluated using professional and educational 

standards for school counselors. Students must meet specified criteria 

for the practicum. The seminar focuses on issues and strategies 

for implementing a comprehensive school counseling program incorporating 

technology for effective school counseling in grades 5- 

12. Enrollment is limited to qualified matriculated graduate 

students. Prerequisites: Students must achieve a passing score on the 

Massachusetts Tests for Educational Licensure, Communication and 

Literacy Skills Test, and permission of Director of School Counseling 

program 3 credits 


School Counselor, Guidance PreK-8 

This advanced clinical practicum is conducted in accordance with 

Massachusetts school guidance counselor PreK-8 licensure regulations 

for the Initial license and is designed to further enhance and 

refine school counseling skills. The student completes a second semester 

three day a week a week practicum under the direction of the 

college supervisor and the immediate supervision of a school counselor 

who is licensed in the field at the PreK-8 level of certification. 

Students are evaluated using professional and educational standards 

for school counselors. Students must meet specified criteria for the 

practicum. The seminar focuses on issues and strategies for implementing 

a comprehensive school counseling program incorporating 

technology for effective school counseling in grades PreK-8. Enrollment 

is limited to qualified matriculated graduate students. Students 

must achieve a passing score on the Massachusetts Teacher Communication 

and Literacy Skills Test as a prerequisite for the practicum. 

Prerequisites: SCP 800 Clinical Practicum and Seminar PreK-8, and 

a passing score on the Massachusetts Tests for Educational Licensure, 

Communication and Literacy Skills Test 3 credits 


School Counselor, Guidance 5-12 

This advanced clinical practicum is conducted in accordance with 

Massachusetts school (guidance) counselor Initial licensure regulations 

and is designed to further enhance and refine school counseling 

skills. The student completes a second semester of practicum (three 

days a week) under the direction of a college supervisor and under 

the immediate supervision of a school counselor who is licensed in 

the field at the level of certification sought. Students are evaluated 

using professional and ethical standards for school counselors. Students 

must meet specified criteria for the practicum. The seminar 

focuses on issues and strategies for implementing a comprehensive 

school counseling program incorporating technology for effective 

school counseling in grades 5-12. Enrollment is limited to qualified 

matriculated graduate students. Students must achieve a passing 

score on the Massachusetts Teacher Communication and Literacy 

Skills Test as a prerequisite for the practicum. Prerequisites: SCP 

815 Clinical Practicum and Seminar 5-12, and a passing score on 

the Massachusetts Tests for Educational Licensure, Communication 

and Literacy Skills Test 3 credits 

SCP 730 Special Topics in School Counseling: PreK-8, 5-12 

This course is designed to address contemporary topics and issues 

in school counseling. Topics are chosen based on interest and relevance 

to school counseling practice. This course allows students the 

opportunity to examine current issues in greater detail than would 

be possible in other course offerings. Prerequisites: none 3 credits 

SCP 750 Directed Study 

The student, in conjunction with a faculty advisor designs and conducts 

a critical study of a topic of interest, a curriculum based project, 

a research study, a field experience, a practicum or an internship. 

Prerequisites: none 3 credits

administration and faculty 

School Counseling Program 

Kennedy, Room 149 

Phone: (508)767-7430 Fax: (508)767-7263 

Administration 

Mary Ann Mariani 

(508)767-7087 / mmariani@assumption.edu 

Director, School Counseling Program 

Director, Institute for School Counseling 

and School Psychology 

Carla DeSantis 

(508)767-7430 / cadesantis@assumption.edu 

Department Secretary, School Counseling Program 

Adrian O. Dumas 

(508)767-7365 / adumas@assumption.edu 

Director of Graduate Enrollment Management & Services 

Financial Aid 

fa@assumption.edu 

Financial Aid Graduate Advisor 

Faculty & Lecturers 

M. June Allard 

(508)767-7091 / jallard@assumption.edu 

Lecturer, School Counseling (2005). 

A.B., M.A., Ph.D., Michigan State University, 1965. 

Marta Carlson 

(508)767-7275 / mcarlson@assumption.edu 


Associate Director, Student Development and Counseling 

Center/Personal Counselor (1999). B.A., Providence College; 

M.A., Lesley University; Ph.D., Syracuse University, 1998. 

Janice M. Chiappone 


B.A., Stonehill College; M.A., Framingham State College; 

Ph.D., University of Maryland, 1984. 

Paul Dufault 

(508)767-7091 / pdufault@assumption.edu 

Practicum Coordinator. Lecturer, School Counseling (2006). 

B.A., M.Ed., Worcester State College; M.A., Assumption 

College, 1977. 

Shanna O’Grady Frost 


B.A., Framingham State College; M.A., Assumption College; 

C.A.G.S. in Counseling Psychology, Anna Maria College, 1980. 

Calvin Hill 

cahill@assumption.edu 

Lecturer, School Counseling Program (2008). 

B.A., Bethany College; M.S., Emporia State University; 

Ph.D., Howard University, 2004. 

Keith Lahikainen 

(508)767-7214 / klahikai@assumption.edu 

Assistant Professor, Human Services & Rehabilitation (2008). 

B.A., Assumption College; M.S., Fitchburg State College; 

Psy.D., Massachusetts School of Professional Psychology, 2001. 

Christopher J. Lopes 


A.A., Dean Junior College; B.A., Clark University; M.S., C.A.G.S., 

Northeastern University; Ph.D., University of Rhode Island, 2005. 

Peter D. Marano 


B.A., M.A., C.A.G.S., Assumption College, 1998. 

Mary Ann Mariani 

(508)767-7087 / mmariani@assumption.edu 

Visiting Assistant Professor, Human Services and Rehabilitation 

Studies (2007). 

B.A., M.Ed., Ph.D., Boston College, 1990. 

Gary Mitchell 

gmitchell@assumption.edu 


B.S., Fitchburg State College; M.Ed., Northeastern University; 

C.A.G.S., Anna Maria College, 1981. 

James Soldner 

(508)767-7234 / jsoldner@assumption.edu 

Assistant Professor, Human Services & Rehabilitation (2009). 

B.A., University of Wisconsin; M.S., Ph.D., Southern Illinois 

University, 2009. 

Evans Tsoules 

(508)767-7089 / etsoules@assumption.edu 

Coordinator of the Institute for School Counseling and School 

Psychology. Lecturer, Psychology (2004). B.A., Clark University; 

M.A., Assumption College; Ed.D., Clark University, 1982. 

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academic information 

Academic Grievance Procedure 

If a student has a grievance concerning grades and other academic 

issues he/she may seek resolution through the Academic 

Grievance Procedure. The academic grievance procedure process 

and criteria may be obtained from the Graduate School office. 

Academic Honesty 

Representing the work of another as your own is a violation of 

fundamental principles of truthfulness and an offense against 

the academic community. Academic dishonesty may result in 

the student failing the course, at the discretion of the instructor. 

Academic dishonesty includes cheating on examinations, as well 

as plagiarism (failure to credit properly the ideas, organization of 

material or phrasing of another, including the use of term paper 

or reference paper services). 

Submitting one’s own work, in part or in whole, to more than 

one instructor without proper notification is also academically 

dishonest and subject to appropriate disciplinary action. 

Accommodations for Students with Disabilities 

Students with learning disabilities, ADHD/ADD, chronic medical 

conditions, physical disabilities, or psychiatric disabilities who 

plan to request academic accommodations must self-identify and 

provide appropriate recent documentation of disability to the 

Director of Disability Services. Individual Education Plans (IEP) 

and 504 Plans are not considered documentation and do not carry 

over to higher education. Documentation guidelines are available 

at: www.assumption.edu/acad/ASC/disabilities.html. 

Once documentation has been reviewed by the college, the 

student must schedule a meeting with the Director of Disability 

Services. During this meeting, the student and director will 

determine reasonable accommodations. Please be aware that 

some accommodations may take up to 12 weeks to implement. 

Students are strongly advised to begin the process of self-identification, 

eligibility, and accommodation determination well before 

the start of the semester in order to provide the college with 

reasonable notice. 

Students must request accommodations each semester. Students 

who are registered with Disability Services will receive an e-mail 

reminder, sent to their Assumption.edu email account at the start 

of each semester. 

Audit 

With permission of the Program Director, a Special Student or, 

in special cases, a matriculated student may audit a course. The 

fee is one-half of the regular three-credit-hour fee. A student who 

changes status from credit to audit after the seventh week of 

classes (or, in summer sessions, after the third week) must have 

permission of the Program Director and the Dean of the Graduate 

School. No refund is available to those who change status from 

degree credit to audit. All changes must be processed by the 

registrar prior to the last class meeting. 

Class Attendance 

All students must attend class whenever an announced test, quiz, 

oral or written examination is given and whenever a report or 

paper is due. In addition, instructors have the prerogative of 

establishing specific attendance requirements in their own courses. 

Each student has the responsibility to keep fully informed of class 

assignments, special activities and examinations of all types, and 

to meet the requirements of the course. 

Course Withdrawals/Additions 

Course Withdrawals (“drop”) 

Students may withdraw from a course at any time up to the eighth 

class meeting. To withdraw from a course, the student must notify 

the program office of his/her intent to withdraw and request 

that a withdrawal form be processed. The date of withdrawal is the 

date on which the student notified the program office. A student 

may be administratively withdrawn upon determination that 

he/she has not attended class sessions. See the Financial 

Information section for the tuition refund schedule. 

Course Additions (“add”) 

Students may register for a course up to one week after the start 

of any given course. No additions are permitted beyond that date. 

Unusual Circumstances 

Where illness or extraordinary circumstances require a student 

to withdraw after the eighth class meeting, the student may 

submit a written statement to the Program Director requesting 

a withdrawal from the course(s). 

Course Repeat Policy 

When a student earns a C+ or lower, the student may either repeat 

the course, if it is a specific requirement, or if it is an elective, 

replace it with a course which satisfies the same requirement. The 

student may repeat or replace the course only once. 

If the original course is repeated or replaced the higher of 

the two grades prevails, the low grade appears with no hours 

attempted or earned and the original grade is removed from the 

cumulative average. 

Students must request to repeat or replace a course in writing 

to the Program Director.

Directed Studies 

Directed studies are allowed on a limited basis with the permission 

of the Professor and the Program Director. Students in 

the School Counseling program may take no more than two 

directed studies. 

Enrollment Status 

A student who is enrolled in nine or more credits during the Fall 

and Spring semesters is considered a full-time student. All others 

are considered part-time students. 

Grading 

The grades are as follows: A, A–, B+, B, B–, C+, C, C–, D+, D, 

D–, and F. 

A grade of “C+” or lower is not acceptable for credit. Failures 

are not removed from the student transcript. 

The “I” (Incomplete) is given when a student for reasonable 

cause does not complete the requirements of a course. If the 

Incomplete is not changed to a grade by the marking time of the 

following semester, the grade will be changed automatically to a 

Failure. In extenuating circumstances, the program director may 

petition the Dean of the Graduate School for an extension to 

complete the work in the course. 

The “W” on a transcript signifies that the student has officially 

withdrawn from a course. 

A minimum QPA of 3.0 is required for graduation. 

Program Dismissal 

The College reserves the right to dismiss students for poor 

academic performance, academic dishonesty, or unprofessional 

behavior. 

Program Time Limit 

All requirements for the Master’s degree and the CAGS must 

be satisfied within seven calendar years. In unusual cases, and 

on the written request of the student, exceptions to this limit 

may be recommended to the Dean of the Graduate School by 

the Program Director. 

Transfer credits 

Graduate work completed at other institutions prior to acceptance 

as a degree candidate may be offered in partial fulfillment of the 

course requirements with the approval of the Program Director 

and the Dean of the Graduate School. No more than six credits 

may be considered for transfer. These credits should have 

been earned within seven years prior to the date on which the 

Assumption College graduate degree is officially conferred. 

Students are to submit an official transcript of record to the 

Program Director when requesting approval of advanced credits. 

No transfer of credit will be approved until the student has completed 

twelve credits of graduate work at Assumption College. 

A student who receives advanced credit is not exempt from any 

part of the comprehensive examinations. 

Once admitted into the program, students must obtain the 

permission of both the Program Director and the Dean of the 

Graduate School to take courses at another institution. 

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financial information 

Tuition and Fees 

Tuition / 2010-2011 Academic Year: 

Per 3 credit course $ 1509.00 

Per 4 credit course $ 2012.00 

Per credit 

Fees: 

$ 503.00 

Application Fee $ 30.00 

Registration Fee (per semester) $ 20.00 

Graduate Degree Audit Fee* 

*fee is assessed one time only 

$ 100.00 

Promissory Note Default Fee $ 100.00 

Health Insurance: 

Massachusetts State Law requires that any student enrolled in six (6) 

or more credits in the fall or spring semester must submit evidence 

of health insurance coverage or the student will be automatically 

enrolled in and billed for the College’s insurance plan. 

Payment: 

All checks should be made payable to Assumption College. 

Tuition may be paid by check or credit card. Assumption accepts 

MasterCard, VISA, or Discover. Financial aid, loans, payments 

deferred payment plans, etc., must be received by the payment due 

date of each semester. All fees and policies are subject to change 

without notice at the discretion of the Trustees of the College. 

The application fee should be sent directly to the Graduate School 

office. The application fee is waived for Assumption College 

matriculated students and alumni. 

Assumption’s policy is that full tuition and registration fee 

payment is due at the time of course registration. Any outstanding 

tuition and/or fee balances must be paid before a student’s grades 

are released or a degree is conferred. 

Academic Support Center 

The study skills graduate assistant works with students interested 

in learning study skills, students on Conditional Enrollment or 

Academic Probation, and students with learning disabilities. 

Interested candidates should contact the Director of the Academic 

Support Center at (508) 767-7170 for details. 

Alternative Loans 

Private loan options are available. Contact the Financial Aid Office at 

(508) 767-7158 for information. 

Career Planning 

Full-time graduate students are eligible for a limited number of Career 

Planning Graduate Assistant positions which provide stipend and/or 

tuition remission benefits. Contact the Director of Career Services, 

Student Development & Counseling Center (SDCC) at (508) 767- 

7409 for details. 

Employer Tuition Reimbursement 

Students are encouraged to contact their employer’s Human Resource 

Department to inquire about any available tuition benefits. Students 

are expected to pay in full at the time of registration and then comply 

with their individual employer’s reimbursement policies. If a student’s 

employer has a Promissory Note agreement with Assumption College 

and the student is eligible for his/her employer’s tuition benefit, the 

student is required to sign a supplemental Assumption “Promissory 

Note.” In the event that the student defaults on the terms of the 

promissory note, the student will be assessed a default fee. 

Extended Payment Plan 

Tuition Pay offers graduate students a low cost extended payment 

plan. This is not a loan program, there are no interest charges. The 

application fee for the fall or spring semester, if applied individually, 

is $35. If a student applies for the fall and spring semesters at the same 

time the fee is $60. The first payment for the fall semester is due 

August 1. The first payment for the spring semester is due December 

1. Summer sessions are not eligible. Applications are available from 

the Finance office at (508) 767-7471. 

Federal Stafford Student Loans 

Federal aid is available in the form of loans for both U.S. citizens and 

permanent residents. The amount of Federal financial aid is based on 

the cost of education less the amount you are expected to contribute 

toward that cost. Federal loans can be up to $20,500 (subsidized and 

unsubsidized) per year, but cannot exceed the combined undergraduate 

and graduate aggregate limit. 

To apply for a Federal student loan, unconditionally accepted fulltime 

(9 credits/semester) and half-time (6 credits/semester) students 

must complete the FAFSA form (see www.fafsa.gov). Students must 

also complete a Master Promissory Note (MPN) and an Entrance 

Interview (www.elmselect.com). Students can contact the Financial 

Aid Office for further assistance at (508) 767-7158. 

For additional information on subsidized and unsubsidized 

Stafford Loans and Graduate PLUS Loans, visit our web site at 

www.assumption.edu/graduate. 

Student Affairs 

A limited number of positions are available through the Division 

of Student Affairs. Resident Director and Head Resident Assistant 

positions provide certain tuition remission and housing benefits. 

Call the Office of Residential Life at (508) 767-7505 for details. 

One assistantship position is available through the Office of Student 

Activities. Call (508)767-7536 for information. One assistantship is 

available through the Office of Multicultural Affairs. Call (508) 767- 

7100 for information. 

Veterans’ Benefits 

Eligibility is based on the regulations issued by the Veterans’ Administration. 

Veterans should contact their Veterans’ Representative or the 

Registrar’s Office for further information at (508) 767-7408. 

Voucher Use 

Students who are awarded Graduate Fellowships, Traineeships, or 

Assistantships in a graduate degree program are not permitted to use 

course vouchers to pay for courses that are included in their program 

of study. 

Refunds 

No consideration will be given to an application for a refund unless 

the student has given written notice to the Program Director at the 

time of withdrawal from a course. No fee paid, or any portion thereof, 

is returnable as a matter of right upon a student’s withdrawal from 

the College. The “date of withdrawal” is the date on which the student 

has actually notified the Program Director in writing. 

Where illness, physical disability or extraordinary circumstances 

require a student to leave, he/she may file with the Director of 

Graduate Enrollment a written statement of the causes of such 

withdrawal, accompanied by a statement from the registrar giving 

the date of withdrawal. 

Refunds on tuition will be made according to the following schedule: 

Withdrawal prior to the 1st class session ................100% 

Withdrawal prior to the 2nd class session.................90% 

Withdrawal prior to the 3rd class session .................50% 

Withdrawal after the 3rd class session..........................0%

about assumption college 

College’s Mission 

Assumption College, rooted in the Catholic intellectual tradition, 

strives to form graduates known for critical intelligence, thoughtful 

citizenship and compassionate service. We pursue these ambitious 

goals through a curriculum grounded in the liberal arts and 

extending to the domain of professional studies. Enlivened by the 

Catholic affirmation of the harmony of faith and reason, we aim, 

through the pursuit of truth, to transform the minds and hearts 

of students. Assumption favors diversity and ecumenically 

welcomes all who share its goals. 

Assumptionist Sponsorship 

The order of the Augustinians of the Assumption, founders of 

Assumption College, was begun by an educator whose most 

cherished project was the establishment of a Catholic university. 

Fr. Emmanuel d’Alzon envisioned an institution committed to 

academic excellence. Father d’Alzon was also devoted to helping 

people learn, adapt, grow and change in various ways. 

Location 

Assumption College occupies 185 acres in Worcester, approximately 

three miles from the center of the city. Worcester, the 

second largest city in New England, is located approximately 50 

minutes west of Boston. Cultural attractions in Worcester include 

the American Antiquarian Society, the Worcester Art Museum 

and the Higgins Armory Museum. The large college and 

university population in the area, as well as the DCU Center, 

attracts an array of theatrical, musical and artistic groups each year. 

The city is a blend of various ethnic groups that migrated to the 

area in the nineteenth century and in recent times. Worcester is 

both an industrial center and a university community, home to 12 

institutions of higher learning that constitute the Colleges of the 

Worcester Consortium. 

Accreditation 

Accredited by: 

New England Association of Schools and Colleges, Inc. 

Commonwealth of Massachusetts Department of Elementary 

& Secondary Education 

Council on Rehabilitation Education 

A member of: 

American Association of Colleges and Universities 

American Council on Education 

Association of Catholic Colleges and Universities 

Association of Continuing Higher Education 

Association of Governing Boards of Universities and Colleges 

Association of Independent Colleges and Universities 

in Massachusetts 

Association of Teacher Education 

Council of Graduate Schools 

College Entrance Examination Board 

Colleges of Worcester Consortium, Inc. 

Institute of International Education 

International Federation of Catholic Universities 

Massachusetts Association of Colleges for Teacher Education 

National Association of Independent Colleges and Universities 

National Commission on Accreditation 

National Council on Rehabilitation Education 

Affiliated with: 

The Institute of Augustinian Studies in Paris, France 

Graduate School 

La Maison Française, Rm 200 

Monday-Friday 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. 

For information, call (508) 767-7387 

Fax (508) 767-7030 

Web site: www.assumption.edu/graduate 

E-mail: graduate@assumption.edu 

School Counseling Program 

Kennedy, Rm 149 

For Information, call (508) 767-7430 

Web site: www.assumption.edu/graduate 

Class Cancellation 

Class cancellation because of snow or hazardous 

driving conditions will be announced on the 

Assumption Cancellation Line: (508) 767-7360. 

IMPORTANT NOTICE: The College reserves the right to 

withdraw or modify any of the courses or programs listed in this 

catalog, or to cancel any course or program for which it deems the 

registration insufficient, or to make any course or regulation change 

it considers necessary. The College further reserves the right to 

suspend the acceptance of applications in particular programs. 

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campus facilities 

Academic Support Center 

The Academic Support Center is a peer tutoring service which is 

provided by the College for the benefit of the entire Assumption 

College community. It is in the D’Alzon Library on the second 

floor, (508) 767-7170. 

It is supervised by the Director and staffed by students and 

qualified professionals who have been selected for their abilities 

as tutors in areas such as math, economics, statistics, accounting, 

quantitative methods, science, writing, and foreign languages. 

Students with special needs, including learning disabilities, 

are encouraged to call the Director of Disability Services at 

(508) 767-7500. Small group tutorials in study skills are also 

available. Online tutoring is available in writing, math, accounting, 

statistics, biology, and chemistry. Go to www.etutoring.org 

for online tutoring. 

The Academic Support Center is open Monday through 

Thursday 8:30 a.m.–10:00 p.m., Friday 8:30am–4:30pm, 

and Sunday evenings 6:00pm–10:00pm during the Fall and 

Spring semesters. 

Bookstore 

The Assumption College Bookstore is located on the second floor 

of the Hagan Campus Center. The Bookstore provides the college 

community with textbooks, general trade and reference books, 

school supplies, clothing, gift items, and drinks and snacks. The 

Bookstore hours are posted during each semester. For the convenience 

of Graduate and Continuing & Career Education students, 

in addition to the regular hours, the Bookstore is open until 

6:30pm Monday through Thursday during the first two weeks of 

each Fall and Spring semester, and during the first week of each 

Summer session. MasterCard, Discover, and Visa are accepted. 

Books can be ordered online at www.bookstore.assumption.edu. 

Career Services 

The Office of Career Services, located in La Maison Française, 

Suite 206, offers a number of programs and resources to assist 

students matriculated in a graduate degree program with career 

planning and developing effective job search campaigns. The 

Career Services resource center houses employee information, 

career and job search resources, and other career-related material. 

Job postings are emailed weekly, and students can also access 

College Central Network, a job posting site found on the Student 

Development and Counseling Center web site at www.assumption.edu/ 

stulife/StuDev/jobs/default.php. As an alumnus or 

alumna of one of assumption’s graduate degree programs, you are 

welcome to use the Office of Career Services over the lifetime of 

your career. The Office of Career Services can be reached at (508) 

767-7542, or at gradccecareers@assumption.edu. 

Dining Facilities 

The Taylor Hall Dining Room is open Monday-Thursday 

7:30am-7:30pm, Friday 7:30am-7:00pm, and Saturday 11:00am- 

6:00pm, and Sunday 11:00am-7:30pm during the fall and spring 

semesters. Charlie’s is open Monday-Friday 7:30am-12:00am, 

Saturday 4:00pm-11:00pm, and Sunday 4:00pm-8:00pm. 

Emmanuel d’Alzon Library 

The Emmanuel d’Alzon Library is located on the quad behind the 

Hagan Campus Center. Fully handicap accessible, it has a seating 

capacity of 350 using a wide variety of arrangements, including 

three group study rooms. 

The steadily growing collection consists of more than 200,000 

volumes. Resources include access to over 38,000 journal titles and 

over 100 databases. Our access to other resources is facilitated by 

our participation in local, regional, and national library networks. 

During the Fall and Spring semesters the library is open 

as follows: 

Monday-Thursday 8:00am-1:00am 

Friday 8:00am-6:00pm 

Saturday 10:00am-8:00pm 

Sunday 11:00am-1:00am 

Schedule changes are recorded on the Library’s voicemail 

(508) 767-7135. 

In order to use the Library, a student must have a current, 

valid student I.D. available from Public Safety. Visit us on the 

web at www.assumption.edu/dept/library. 

Health Services 

All graduate students should have their own primary care provider. 

Graduate students taking six (6) or more credits in the fall or 

spring semester must submit evidence of health insurance coverage 

or the student will be automatically enrolled in and billed for the 

College’s health insurance plan. Graduate students must provide 

immunization records to the Graduate Office prior to the first 

day of classes. Immunization forms can be found on the web at 

www.assumption.edu/gradce/grad/HealthFormsandInsuranceRequirements.html 

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ID Cards 

Student IDs are required of all students and may be obtained free 

of charge from Public Safety. Verification of class registration required 

to obtain an ID card. For information call (508) 767-7225.

Coursework is coordinated with lab, pre-practicum, and 

practicum experiences to develop, refine and evaluate 

students’ counseling skills within a school setting. 

Information Technology Center 

The IT Center houses public access labs and technology-rich 

classrooms with over 150 computers as well as help staff. 

Equipment and software for standard applications and free 

laser printing are available. 

The IT Center is normally open as follows: 

Help Desk (HUB) 

Monday-Thursday 8:15am-7:30pm 


Computer Labs 

Monday-Thursday 8:00am-12:00midnight 


Saturday 12:00noon-6:00pm 

Sunday 12:00noon-12:00midnight 

For questions regarding College computers, Assumption email 

accounts and Assumption Blackboard accounts, students may 

call the Help Desk at (508) 767-7060. 

Media Center 

The Media Center provides audio-visual services to the College 

community and is located in the DiPasquale Building, (508) 

767-7215. 

The Media Center houses a television studio which is used 

for a wide variety of academic disciplines including: psychology, 

communication skills, history, foreign languages, speech, 

counseling techniques, and television production. The media 

center also has video editing systems that can be utilized for 

DVD authoring and duplication. A Polycom videoconferencing 

system is also available for academic use. 

The Media Center is normally open as follows: 

Monday–Thursday 8:30am–10:00pm 

Friday 8:30am–4:30pm 

Saturday 4:00pm–11:00pm 

Office Of Campus Ministry 

Campus Ministry strives to give life and meaning to the motto of 

Assumption College, “…until Christ be formed in you,” by its 

efforts to enable the members of the college community to be 

seekers of truth who are rooted in the Gospel and who embrace 

the personal responsibility of their baptismal call to bring about a 

world of justice, peace, and love. This mission is carried out 

through retreats, prayer and reflection opportunities, alternative 

break service trips, liturgical ministries, student-centered Masses 

and a variety of other spiritual development programs. 

Located in Townhouse 7 & 8, as well as the Hagan Campus 

Center, the Office of Campus Ministry can be reached at 

(508) 767-7419 Monday–Friday from 8:30am–4:30pm. 

Parking 

All vehicles brought onto the campus must be registered with 

Public Safety. Parking permits for graduate students may be 

obtained from Public Safety free of charge, with proof of 

course registration. 

Public Safety may impose a ban on parking in the event of 

severe snow conditions. The ban is announced on the College 

Snow Line (508) 767-7360. During the ban, parking is allowed 

only in designated areas. 

All fines incurred as a result of driving or parking violations 

are payable at the Business Office (Alumni Hall) within seven 

business days. Failure to pay fines may result in loss of driving 

and parking privileges on campus. Fines must be paid prior to 

eligibility for degree conferral. 

Plourde Recreation Center 

The Plourde Recreation Center houses a six-lane swimming pool, 

an aerobics/dance studio, four racquetball courts, a jogging/walking 

indoor track, a fully equipped fitness center, locker rooms and 

saunas. Graduate students may purchase a membership to the 

Plourde or use the facility on a pay-per-use basis ($5 per visit for 

students and for guests). Student ID cards are required. Contact 

(508) 767-7072 for hours and information. 

Post Office 

The Post Office window, located in the lower level of the Hagan 

Campus Center, is open from 10:00am to 4:15pm on weekdays, 

and 10:00am to 2:00pm Saturday. Saturday hours are only 

applicable during the fall and spring semesters excluding 

holiday weekends. 

Public Safety/Campus Police 

The Department of Public Safety, located on the ground floor 

of Kennedy Building, maintains 24-hour coverage in an effort to 

protect all students and college personnel. 

The Assumption College Annual Security Report provides 

statistics or the previous three years of reported crimes that 

occurred on-campus, in certain off-campus buildings or property 

owned or controlled by Assumption College, and on public 

property within, or immediately adjacent to or accessible from 

campus. The report includes policies concerning campus security, 

sexual assault, and other matters. You can obtain a copy by 

contacting the Assumption College Department of Public Safety 

or on the web site atwww.assumption.edu/police. 

The on-campus extension is 5555 for emergencies and 7225 or 

7226 for non-emergencies. From off campus call (508) 767-7225 

or (508) 767-7226. 

Registrar’s Office 

Students may review their academic records by appointment. Those 

wishing to obtain transcripts of their academic records should 

apply in writing or in person to the Registrar’s Office (Alumni 

Hall). The fee for transcripts is $4. Call (508) 767-5024 for information 

on ordering. 

Official transcripts are withheld if a student has not met all 

financial obligations to the college. Grades will be mailed as soon 

as possible after each marking period. Grades will not be released 

over the phone. 

Residential Life 

Assumption College does not maintain housing for graduate 

students. There are a limited number of Head Resident Assistant 

(HRA) and Resident Director (RD) positions available each 

academic year. Call (508) 767-7505 for information. Off-campus 

housing information is posted on the web site at www.assumption.edu. 

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campus Directory and Directions 

1 La Maison Française (Graduate School Office) 

2 Taylor Dining Hall 

3 Bishop Wright Hall 

4 Visitor/Function Parking 

5 Testa Science Center 

6 Founders Hall 

7 Desautels Hall (MBA program office) 

8 Alumni Hall 

9 Admission’s House 

10 Chapel of the Holy Spirit 

11 Emmanuel House 

12 Emmanuel d’Alzon Library 

13 Information Technology Center/Fuller Hall 

14 Switzer Building (Rehabilitation Counseling 

program office) 

15 DiPasquale Media Center 

16 Kennedy Hall/Public Safety (Psychology, 

Special Education, and School Counseling 

program offices) 

17 Power Plant 

18 Hagan Campus Center/Charlie’s 

19 Laska Gymnasium 

20 Plourde Recreation Center 

21 H.L. Rocheleau Athletic Field 

22 Salisbury Hall 

23 Aubuchon Hall 

From the North: Take I-495 or I-190 to 

I-290 West into Worcester to Exit 18- 

Ware, Framingham, Route 9. Bear right 

from the exit ramp onto Lincoln St. Bear 

right onto Concord St. which becomes 

Salisbury St. Continue on Salisbury St. for 

about two miles through the intersection 

at Park Ave., bear left at the Forest St. fork 

and right at the Flagg St. fork. Assumption 

College is on your right. 

24 Nault Hall 

25 Hanrahan Hall 

26 Young Hall 

27 Bissonnette Hall 

28 Tennis Courts 

29 Maintenance Facility 

30 Martel House 

31 Moquin Hall 

32 Dion Hall 

33 Normand R. Marois Field 

34 Armanet House/Student 

Health Services 

35 Tennis Courts 

36 Dufault Hall 

37 Authier Hall 

38 70 Nelson Place 

39 62 Nelson Place 

40 Worcester Hall 

41 Wachusett Hall 

42 Living/Learning Center 

43 Student Development Center 

44 50 Old English Road 

45 South Hall 

46 West Hall 

47 Plough Hall 

From the South, East or West: Take the 

Massachusetts Turnpike to Exit 10- 

Worcester/Auburn Exit and follow I-290 

East to Exit 17-Ware, Framingham, Route 

9. Turn left from the exit ramp onto Belmont 

St. (Route 9). Go down the hill and 

through the intersection at Lincoln Square 

to the top of the next hill. Turn right onto 

Harvard Street. Turn left at the second 

traffic light onto Salisbury Street. Continue 

on Salisbury St. for about two miles 

through the intersection at Park Ave., bearing 

left at the Forest St. fork, and right at 

the Flagg St. fork. Assumption College is 

on your right 

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From the Southeast: There are two options: 

Take I-495 to I-290 to Exit 18-Ware, 

Framingham, Route 9, then follow directions 

"From the North" above; or Take 195 

to Providence, I-95 North to 146 to 122A 

North to I-290 East to Exit 17-Ware, 

Framingham, Route 9, then follow directions 

"From the South, East or West" above. 

Call (508) 767-7000 or (888) 882-7786 for 

more information.

academic calendar 2010–2012 

SUMMER SESSION I 2010 

Monday May 24 Classes begin 

Saturday – Monday May 29-31 Memorial Day – no classes 

Thursday July 1 Last day of classes 

SUMMER SESSION II 2010 

Monday July 5 Independence Day – no classes 

Tuesday July 6 Classes begin 

Thursday August 12 Last day of classes 

FALL 2010 

Monday Aug. 30 Classes begin 

Saturday – Monday Sept. 4-6 Labor Day – no classes 

Saturday – Tuesday Oct. 9-12 Columbus Day – no classes 

Wednesday Nov. 24 Thanksgiving – no classes 

Saturday Dec. 11 Last day of classes 

SPRING 2011 

Monday Jan. 17 Martin Luther King Jr. Day 

– no classes 

Wednesday Jan. 19 Classes begin 

Monday Feb. 21 Presidents’ Day –classes held 

Monday – Sunday Mar. 7-13 Spring Break – no classes 

Wednesday – Monday Apr. 20- 25 Easter – no classes 

Thursday May 5 Last day of classes 

Saturday May 14 Commencement 




Thursday June 30 Last day of classes 


Monday July 4 Independence Day – no classes 

Tuesday July 5 Classes begin 

Monday August 15 Last day of classes 

FALL 2011 

Monday Aug. 29 Classes begin 

Saturday – Monday Sept. 3-5 Labor Day – no classes 

Saturday – Tuesday Oct. 8-11 Columbus Day – no classes 

Wednesday – Sunday Nov. 23-27 Thanksgiving – no classes 

Saturday Dec. 10 Last day of classes 

SPRING 2012 

Monday Jan. 16 Martin Luther King Jr. Day 

– no classes 

Wednesday Jan. 18 Classes begin 

Monday Feb. 20 Presidents’ Day –classes held 

Monday – Sunday Mar. 5-11 Spring Break – no classes 

Wednesday – Monday Apr. 4-9 Easter – no classes 

Thursday May 3 Last day of classes 

Saturday May 12 Commencement 




Thursday June 28 Last day of classes 


Monday July 9 Classes begin 

Thursday August 16 Last day of classes

500 Salisbury Street, Worcester, MA, 01609 

p 888.882.7786 or 508.767.7387 f 508.767.7030 

e-mail: graduate@assumption.edu 

www.assumption.edu/graduate 

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