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<strong>master</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>arts</strong> <strong>in</strong> <strong>school</strong> counsel<strong>in</strong>g<br />
2 0 1 0–2 0 1 2 C <strong>at</strong>a l o g<br />
gradu<strong>at</strong><strong>in</strong>g <strong>school</strong><br />
counselors who are<br />
c<strong>at</strong>alysts for student<br />
achievement and<br />
the transform<strong>at</strong>ion<br />
<strong>of</strong> the pr<strong>of</strong>ession.
Welcome to <strong>school</strong> counsel<strong>in</strong>g for the 21st century.<br />
On behalf <strong>of</strong> the faculty <strong>of</strong> the School Counsel<strong>in</strong>g<br />
program, I welcome you to Assumption College<br />
Gradu<strong>at</strong>e School. Our pr<strong>of</strong>ession is <strong>in</strong> the process <strong>of</strong><br />
a pr<strong>of</strong>ound transform<strong>at</strong>ion <strong>in</strong> theory and practice.<br />
The <strong>in</strong>nov<strong>at</strong>ive <strong>in</strong>tegr<strong>at</strong>ed curriculum <strong>at</strong> Assumption<br />
College prepares you to take part <strong>in</strong> this excit<strong>in</strong>g new<br />
pr<strong>of</strong>essional identity.<br />
Assumption College <strong>of</strong>fers many unique advantages to help advance<br />
your career as a <strong>school</strong> counselor:<br />
• An approved program by the Massachusetts Department<br />
<strong>of</strong> Educ<strong>at</strong>ion to license <strong>school</strong> guidance counselors (Initial<br />
Licensure Pre K–8 or 5-12)<br />
• Experienced faculty committed to <strong>in</strong>tegr<strong>at</strong>ion <strong>of</strong> theory and<br />
practical applic<strong>at</strong>ion<br />
• Class schedules with flexibility th<strong>at</strong> meet the needs <strong>of</strong> both<br />
full- and part-time students<br />
• Innov<strong>at</strong>ive pre-practicum and practicum placements <strong>in</strong> urban<br />
and suburban <strong>school</strong> districts<br />
• Faculty with extensive <strong>school</strong> and counsel<strong>in</strong>g experience<br />
• Curriculum th<strong>at</strong> addresses n<strong>at</strong>ional and st<strong>at</strong>e models—<br />
School Counsel<strong>in</strong>g for the 21st Century<br />
• Cre<strong>at</strong>ive learn<strong>in</strong>g partnerships with pr<strong>of</strong>essional <strong>school</strong> counselors<br />
through our Institute for School Counsel<strong>in</strong>g and School Psychology<br />
Mary Ann Reilly Mariani, Ph.D.<br />
Director<br />
• A strong emphasis on counsel<strong>in</strong>g <strong>in</strong> the applied <strong>school</strong><br />
sett<strong>in</strong>g, plus an <strong>in</strong>tegr<strong>at</strong>ion <strong>of</strong> public policy, leadership,<br />
child advocacy, and social justice curriculum<br />
• Competitively priced tuition<br />
As a <strong>gradu<strong>at</strong>e</strong> <strong>of</strong> our program, you will be fully prepared to<br />
become a leader <strong>in</strong> help<strong>in</strong>g students to achieve, as you meet<br />
the challenges <strong>of</strong> contemporary <strong>school</strong> sett<strong>in</strong>gs.<br />
Mary Ann Reilly Mariani, Ph.D.<br />
Director, School Counsel<strong>in</strong>g Program<br />
Director, Institute for School Counsel<strong>in</strong>g and School Psychology
our mission<br />
Assumption College, <strong>in</strong> the C<strong>at</strong>holic tradition strives<br />
to form <strong>gradu<strong>at</strong>e</strong> students who are known for critical<br />
<strong>in</strong>telligence, citizenship, ethical pr<strong>in</strong>ciples and<br />
compassion<strong>at</strong>e service. Assumption College favors diversity<br />
and ecumenically welcomes all. Gradu<strong>at</strong>e students <strong>in</strong> the<br />
MA <strong>in</strong> School Counsel<strong>in</strong>g program will be prepared<br />
through a rigorous course <strong>of</strong> study <strong>in</strong> terms <strong>of</strong> theory and<br />
practice to meet the diverse learn<strong>in</strong>g and behavioral needs<br />
<strong>of</strong> students <strong>in</strong> multi-cultural urban and suburban <strong>school</strong><br />
sett<strong>in</strong>gs. We accomplish this with an <strong>in</strong>nov<strong>at</strong>ive and<br />
<strong>in</strong>tegr<strong>at</strong>ed curriculum emphasiz<strong>in</strong>g a strong counsel<strong>in</strong>g<br />
component th<strong>at</strong> exceeds st<strong>at</strong>e and n<strong>at</strong>ional standards for<br />
<strong>school</strong> counselors. We are committed to tra<strong>in</strong> counselors<br />
for lifelong learn<strong>in</strong>g and pr<strong>of</strong>essional development<br />
throughout their careers.<br />
learn<strong>in</strong>g outcomes<br />
Students will:<br />
• Apply knowledge <strong>of</strong> learn<strong>in</strong>g, behavioral, social, emotional and physical<br />
needs <strong>of</strong> diverse learners throughout the lifespan with<strong>in</strong> a developmental<br />
framework us<strong>in</strong>g a biopsychosocial theoretical model;<br />
• Demonstr<strong>at</strong>e ethical counsel<strong>in</strong>g skills and compliance with <strong>school</strong> laws<br />
and mand<strong>at</strong>es;<br />
• Utilize evidence based prevention and <strong>in</strong>tervention practices <strong>in</strong> the<br />
doma<strong>in</strong>s <strong>of</strong> personal/social, academic, career and workplace;<br />
• Select and apply college and career counsel<strong>in</strong>g <strong>in</strong>terventions based on<br />
theoretical models and st<strong>at</strong>e and n<strong>at</strong>ional <strong>school</strong> counsel<strong>in</strong>g models;<br />
• Implement effective consult<strong>at</strong>ion and collabor<strong>at</strong>ion problem solv<strong>in</strong>g<br />
skills <strong>in</strong> <strong>school</strong>, community and family contexts for academic and<br />
behavioral problems;<br />
• Integr<strong>at</strong>e Massachusetts Curriculum Frameworks with st<strong>at</strong>e and n<strong>at</strong>ional<br />
models <strong>of</strong> comprehensive <strong>school</strong> counsel<strong>in</strong>g;<br />
• Communic<strong>at</strong>e psychological and educ<strong>at</strong>ional and st<strong>at</strong>e wide test<strong>in</strong>g<br />
practices and results to teachers, students and parents;<br />
• Analyze research <strong>in</strong> the field and develop and conduct outcomes based<br />
assessments;<br />
• Demonstr<strong>at</strong>e a commitment to service to all students and families us<strong>in</strong>g<br />
multicultural counsel<strong>in</strong>g str<strong>at</strong>egies;<br />
• Develop leadership skills and demonstr<strong>at</strong>e strong communic<strong>at</strong>ion skills<br />
with<strong>in</strong> a learn<strong>in</strong>g community; and<br />
• Particip<strong>at</strong>e <strong>in</strong> lifelong learn<strong>in</strong>g and pr<strong>of</strong>essional development.<br />
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Become the counselor th<strong>at</strong> every student deserves.<br />
Program Description<br />
e major objective <strong>of</strong> the Master <strong>of</strong> Arts <strong>in</strong> School<br />
Counsel<strong>in</strong>g is to prepare students for a career as a<br />
<strong>school</strong> counselor. e program is approved by the<br />
Massachusetts Department <strong>of</strong> Educ<strong>at</strong>ion and is<br />
designed to meet Initial licens<strong>in</strong>g requirements for<br />
School Guidance Counselor (PreK–8 or 5-12). e<br />
School Counsel<strong>in</strong>g program is designed exclusively<br />
for those students who want to pursue a counsel<strong>in</strong>g<br />
career with<strong>in</strong> a <strong>school</strong> sett<strong>in</strong>g.<br />
Students are provided with the theoretical and practical skills and<br />
competencies th<strong>at</strong> are required to be an effective <strong>school</strong> counselor.<br />
eory, research, and practice are <strong>in</strong>tegr<strong>at</strong>ed <strong>in</strong> a sequential<br />
program designed to meet the challenges <strong>of</strong> provid<strong>in</strong>g comprehensive<br />
counsel<strong>in</strong>g programs <strong>in</strong> contemporary elementary, middle, and<br />
high <strong>school</strong> sett<strong>in</strong>gs. e curriculum <strong>in</strong>cludes a strong counsel<strong>in</strong>g<br />
core with an orient<strong>at</strong>ion to positive psychology and m<strong>in</strong>dfulness-based<br />
practices. eory, research-based prevention, <strong>in</strong>tervention str<strong>at</strong>egies,<br />
and outcomes-based models are emphasized. Specific competencies<br />
needed for counselors <strong>in</strong> the <strong>school</strong> sett<strong>in</strong>g are emphasized <strong>in</strong>clud<strong>in</strong>g:<br />
problem solv<strong>in</strong>g, consult<strong>at</strong>ion and collabor<strong>at</strong>ion skills, knowledge<br />
<strong>of</strong> evidence-based prevention, and <strong>in</strong>tervention str<strong>at</strong>egies. Diversity,<br />
disability, multicultural, and <strong>school</strong> reform issues are central to implement<strong>at</strong>ion<br />
<strong>of</strong> n<strong>at</strong>ional and st<strong>at</strong>e developmental counsel<strong>in</strong>g curriculum<br />
models and are imbedded <strong>in</strong> coursework and practicum experiences.<br />
Coursework is coord<strong>in</strong><strong>at</strong>ed with lab, pre-practicum, and practicum<br />
experiences to provide the student with multiple opportunities to ga<strong>in</strong><br />
knowledge, and to develop, ref<strong>in</strong>e, and evalu<strong>at</strong>e their counsel<strong>in</strong>g skills<br />
with<strong>in</strong> a <strong>school</strong> sett<strong>in</strong>g.
“<strong>assumption</strong>’s<br />
program is about<br />
where <strong>school</strong><br />
counsel<strong>in</strong>g is go<strong>in</strong>g.”<br />
“I have a unique role <strong>in</strong> my <strong>school</strong><br />
district, consult<strong>in</strong>g with three<br />
elementary <strong>school</strong>s and a middle<br />
<strong>school</strong> to assess and implement<br />
systemic enhancements <strong>in</strong> the<br />
<strong>school</strong> counsel<strong>in</strong>g program. I’m<br />
certa<strong>in</strong> I was hired because I<br />
earned my <strong>master</strong>’s from a<br />
program th<strong>at</strong> is a model for<br />
modern <strong>school</strong> counsel<strong>in</strong>g and<br />
the use <strong>of</strong> d<strong>at</strong>a to measure results.<br />
<strong>assumption</strong>'s program is about<br />
where <strong>school</strong> counsel<strong>in</strong>g is go<strong>in</strong>g,<br />
not about where it has been.”<br />
Kristie larochelle, m.a. ’09<br />
Elementary School Counselor<br />
Agawam Public Schools<br />
Agawam, MA<br />
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Your career expertise and credentials will be unrivaled.<br />
meet the highest level <strong>of</strong><br />
st<strong>at</strong>e and n<strong>at</strong>ional standards<br />
e vision <strong>of</strong> the program is to <strong>gradu<strong>at</strong>e</strong><br />
counselors who are leaders <strong>in</strong> the field. In<br />
so do<strong>in</strong>g, it is designed to help students <strong>at</strong>ta<strong>in</strong><br />
the highest st<strong>at</strong>e and n<strong>at</strong>ional standards. e<br />
necessary coursework and fieldwork experiences<br />
are provided for students <strong>in</strong>terested<br />
<strong>in</strong> seek<strong>in</strong>g n<strong>at</strong>ional certific<strong>at</strong>ion through<br />
the N<strong>at</strong>ional Board <strong>of</strong> Certified Counselors<br />
(NBCC) for the N<strong>at</strong>ional Certified Counselor<br />
(NCC) and N<strong>at</strong>ional Certified School<br />
Counselor (NCSC) credentials. Students <strong>in</strong><br />
the Master <strong>of</strong> Arts <strong>in</strong> School Counsel<strong>in</strong>g may<br />
take an additional 6 credits (60 credits total)<br />
to s<strong>at</strong>isfy coursework requirements th<strong>at</strong> lead<br />
to the Pr<strong>of</strong>essional License (Massachusetts<br />
Department <strong>of</strong> Educ<strong>at</strong>ion) <strong>in</strong> <strong>school</strong><br />
guidance counsel<strong>in</strong>g.
“It’s easy to be<br />
motiv<strong>at</strong>ed when<br />
you’re learn<strong>in</strong>g<br />
from experts.<br />
“It’s easy to be motiv<strong>at</strong>ed when<br />
you’re learn<strong>in</strong>g from counselors<br />
and psychologists who have<br />
worked <strong>in</strong> every <strong>school</strong> sett<strong>in</strong>g<br />
you can imag<strong>in</strong>e.<br />
Everybody associ<strong>at</strong>ed with the<br />
School Counsel<strong>in</strong>g program is passion<strong>at</strong>e<br />
about achiev<strong>in</strong>g<br />
excellence. the program has<br />
cre<strong>at</strong>ed a close-knit community<br />
<strong>of</strong> learn<strong>in</strong>g with a positive dynamic<br />
between students and pr<strong>of</strong>essors.<br />
the faculty are approachable,<br />
car<strong>in</strong>g, and responsive. they’re<br />
always there when you need them.”<br />
greg sturges, m.a. ’06<br />
Junior High School Guidance Counselor<br />
North Brookfield Junior/Senior High School<br />
North Brookfield, MA<br />
the <strong>in</strong>stitute for<br />
<strong>school</strong> counsel<strong>in</strong>g<br />
and <strong>school</strong> Psychology<br />
e Institute for School Counsel<strong>in</strong>g and<br />
School Psychology provides a special experience<br />
with<strong>in</strong> the School Counsel<strong>in</strong>g program<br />
th<strong>at</strong> many students rank as the highlight <strong>of</strong><br />
their experience. It is one <strong>of</strong> the few such <strong>in</strong>stitutes<br />
<strong>in</strong> the n<strong>at</strong>ion and is <strong>of</strong>fered to School<br />
Counsel<strong>in</strong>g program students. Workshops<br />
and programs provide pr<strong>of</strong>essional tra<strong>in</strong><strong>in</strong>g <strong>in</strong><br />
new models and <strong>in</strong>terventions and <strong>of</strong>fer <strong>gradu<strong>at</strong>e</strong><br />
students the unique opportunity to <strong>in</strong>teract<br />
regularly with pr<strong>of</strong>essionals <strong>in</strong> the field.<br />
Additional <strong>in</strong>form<strong>at</strong>ion on the Institute may<br />
be found on p. 11 <strong>of</strong> this c<strong>at</strong>alog.<br />
the collabor<strong>at</strong>ive clim<strong>at</strong>e<br />
for learn<strong>in</strong>g empowers<br />
you, the person and the<br />
unfold<strong>in</strong>g pr<strong>of</strong>essional<br />
Students <strong>in</strong> the program learn from each<br />
other as much as they learn from their<br />
pr<strong>of</strong>essors. e collabor<strong>at</strong>ive learn<strong>in</strong>g<br />
environment nurtures <strong>in</strong>teraction and teamwork,<br />
prepar<strong>in</strong>g students to succeed <strong>in</strong> <strong>school</strong><br />
systems where be<strong>in</strong>g a team player is a critical<br />
trait for effectiveness.<br />
learn from faculty who are<br />
cutt<strong>in</strong>g-edge pr<strong>of</strong>essionals<br />
and educ<strong>at</strong>ors<br />
Our faculty are licensed <strong>school</strong> counselors,<br />
<strong>school</strong> psychologists, educ<strong>at</strong>ional psychologists,<br />
rehabilit<strong>at</strong>ion counselors, and educ<strong>at</strong>ors.<br />
As a group, they possess extensive experience<br />
work<strong>in</strong>g <strong>in</strong> <strong>school</strong> systems. Each faculty<br />
member is skilled <strong>at</strong> br<strong>in</strong>g<strong>in</strong>g both theory and<br />
practical experience <strong>in</strong>to the course content.<br />
All faculty are dedic<strong>at</strong>ed to provid<strong>in</strong>g <strong>in</strong>dividual<br />
<strong>at</strong>tention for every <strong>gradu<strong>at</strong>e</strong> candid<strong>at</strong>e.<br />
complete the program <strong>in</strong> just<br />
2 years, full-time, <strong>in</strong>clud<strong>in</strong>g<br />
summer courses.<br />
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admission requirements for m.a. and c.a.g.s.<br />
Enrollment <strong>in</strong> the Master <strong>of</strong> Arts program is open to any qualified<br />
<strong>in</strong>dividual who meets the admissions standards. All candid<strong>at</strong>es must<br />
meet the follow<strong>in</strong>g criteria:<br />
• Possess a Bachelor <strong>of</strong> Arts or Bachelor <strong>of</strong> Science degree<br />
(any under<strong>gradu<strong>at</strong>e</strong> major);<br />
• Have a m<strong>in</strong>imum overall under<strong>gradu<strong>at</strong>e</strong> grade po<strong>in</strong>t average<br />
(GPA) <strong>of</strong> 3.0<br />
1. Candid<strong>at</strong>es for the Massachusetts Initial License for School<br />
Guidance Counselor (PreK-8 or 5-12) must meet the<br />
follow<strong>in</strong>g standards:<br />
Prior to enrollment <strong>in</strong> the practicum, submit evidence <strong>of</strong> pass<strong>in</strong>g<br />
scores on the Massachusetts Test for Educ<strong>at</strong>or Licensure (MTEL)<br />
Communic<strong>at</strong>ion and Literacy Skills.<br />
NOTE: e School Counsel<strong>in</strong>g program is st<strong>at</strong>e-approved for the<br />
Massachusetts Initial License for School Guidance Counselor (PreK-8<br />
or 5-12). Candid<strong>at</strong>es who complete the program and thereby earn an<br />
Initial License, are eligible for licensure reciprocity with the approxim<strong>at</strong>ely<br />
24 other st<strong>at</strong>es th<strong>at</strong> are parties to the N<strong>at</strong>ional Associ<strong>at</strong>ion <strong>of</strong><br />
St<strong>at</strong>e Directors <strong>of</strong> Teacher Educ<strong>at</strong>ion and Certific<strong>at</strong>ion (NASDETC)<br />
Interst<strong>at</strong>e Contract. For the most current <strong>in</strong>form<strong>at</strong>ion concern<strong>in</strong>g<br />
Commonwealth <strong>of</strong> Massachusetts educ<strong>at</strong>or licensure, candid<strong>at</strong>es may<br />
wish to contact the Commonwealth’s Department <strong>of</strong> Elementary and<br />
Secondary Educ<strong>at</strong>ion:<br />
Bureau <strong>of</strong> Teacher Prepar<strong>at</strong>ion<br />
Certific<strong>at</strong>ion and Placement<br />
350 Ma<strong>in</strong> Street<br />
Malden, MA 02148-5023<br />
781-338-3000<br />
www.doe.mass.edu<br />
2. Candid<strong>at</strong>es Who Do Not Seek Massachusetts Educ<strong>at</strong>or Licensure:<br />
Candid<strong>at</strong>es are not required to pass the Massachusetts Communic<strong>at</strong>ions<br />
and Literacy Skills test and they may not enroll <strong>in</strong> the practicum<br />
th<strong>at</strong> leads to eligibility for the Massachusetts Initial License for<br />
School Guidance Counselor (PreK-8 or 5-12).<br />
certific<strong>at</strong>e <strong>of</strong> advanced <strong>gradu<strong>at</strong>e</strong> <strong>studies</strong><br />
(c.a.g.s.) <strong>in</strong> <strong>school</strong> counsel<strong>in</strong>g<br />
e Certific<strong>at</strong>e <strong>of</strong> Advanced Gradu<strong>at</strong>e Studies provides specialized<br />
knowledge and skills <strong>in</strong> specific areas <strong>of</strong> School Counsel<strong>in</strong>g. It is<br />
<strong>of</strong>fered to <strong>in</strong>dividuals who hold a Masters degree <strong>in</strong> School Counsel<strong>in</strong>g<br />
or a closely rel<strong>at</strong>ed counsel<strong>in</strong>g field. A customized course <strong>of</strong> study<br />
consist<strong>in</strong>g <strong>of</strong> 21-30 <strong>gradu<strong>at</strong>e</strong> credits is developed <strong>in</strong> consult<strong>at</strong>ion with<br />
the <strong>gradu<strong>at</strong>e</strong> program director. Students enrolled <strong>in</strong> this program<br />
have an opportunity to develop an area <strong>of</strong> specializ<strong>at</strong>ion th<strong>at</strong> is rel<strong>at</strong>ed<br />
to their current work or future career goals. Students are typically<br />
enrolled <strong>in</strong> this program on a part-time basis and have up to 7 years<br />
to complete their course <strong>of</strong> study.
B.a./m.a. option for <strong>school</strong> counsel<strong>in</strong>g<br />
e School Counsel<strong>in</strong>g department <strong>of</strong>fers<br />
a B.A./M.A. option th<strong>at</strong> enables an<br />
Assumption College under<strong>gradu<strong>at</strong>e</strong> student<br />
to complete requirements for both the<br />
Bachelor <strong>of</strong> Arts degree <strong>in</strong> an area <strong>of</strong> the<br />
liberal <strong>arts</strong> and sciences and the Master <strong>of</strong><br />
Arts <strong>in</strong> School Counsel<strong>in</strong>g degree lead<strong>in</strong>g to<br />
eligibility for the Massachusetts Initial License<br />
for School Counsel<strong>in</strong>g (PreK-8 or 5-12).<br />
Under<strong>gradu<strong>at</strong>e</strong> students <strong>in</strong> any under<strong>gradu<strong>at</strong>e</strong><br />
major consider<strong>in</strong>g admission for the B.A./<br />
M.A. <strong>master</strong>’s program should consult with<br />
the Director <strong>of</strong> the School Counsel<strong>in</strong>g<br />
program dur<strong>in</strong>g the spr<strong>in</strong>g semester <strong>of</strong> their<br />
junior year to discuss eligibility and applic<strong>at</strong>ion<br />
procedures and to plan a course <strong>of</strong> study.<br />
With permission from the Director <strong>of</strong> the<br />
School Counsel<strong>in</strong>g program and the student’s<br />
advisor, students may take one (1) <strong>gradu<strong>at</strong>e</strong><br />
class <strong>in</strong> the fall <strong>of</strong> their senior year and one (1)<br />
<strong>gradu<strong>at</strong>e</strong> class <strong>in</strong> the spr<strong>in</strong>g <strong>of</strong> their senior year.<br />
Under<strong>gradu<strong>at</strong>e</strong> students who seek admission<br />
to the Master <strong>of</strong> Arts <strong>in</strong> School Counsel<strong>in</strong>g<br />
program must have a m<strong>in</strong>imum 3.0 GPA <strong>in</strong><br />
their major field <strong>of</strong> study and overall. To apply<br />
for admission to the fih-year program, candid<strong>at</strong>es<br />
must submit their complete applic<strong>at</strong>ion<br />
m<strong>at</strong>erials to the Office <strong>of</strong> the Gradu<strong>at</strong>e School<br />
by the spr<strong>in</strong>g semester <strong>of</strong> their senior year.<br />
Students may request <strong>in</strong>form<strong>at</strong>ion about<br />
the <strong>gradu<strong>at</strong>e</strong> program <strong>in</strong> School Counsel<strong>in</strong>g<br />
from the Gradu<strong>at</strong>e School Office <strong>at</strong><br />
<strong>gradu<strong>at</strong>e</strong>@<strong>assumption</strong>.edu.<br />
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<strong>master</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>arts</strong> <strong>in</strong> <strong>school</strong> counsel<strong>in</strong>g<br />
Apply<strong>in</strong>g to the Program<br />
The program uses a roll<strong>in</strong>g admissions procedure, and candid<strong>at</strong>es<br />
may submit their applic<strong>at</strong>ion to the Gradu<strong>at</strong>e Office <strong>at</strong> any time<br />
dur<strong>in</strong>g the year. The complete applic<strong>at</strong>ion package will be forwarded<br />
to the School Counsel<strong>in</strong>g program admission committee<br />
for their review. Candid<strong>at</strong>es will be <strong>in</strong>formed <strong>of</strong> the committee’s<br />
decision <strong>in</strong> writ<strong>in</strong>g from the Gradu<strong>at</strong>e School <strong>of</strong>fice.<br />
A complete applic<strong>at</strong>ion <strong>in</strong>cludes the follow<strong>in</strong>g:<br />
1. An applic<strong>at</strong>ion form and applic<strong>at</strong>ion fee (fee waived for<br />
Assumption students or alumni/ae);<br />
2. Official transcript(s) <strong>of</strong> under<strong>gradu<strong>at</strong>e</strong> and <strong>gradu<strong>at</strong>e</strong> records;<br />
3. Three (3) letters <strong>of</strong> recommend<strong>at</strong>ion. These letters must be<br />
academic or pr<strong>of</strong>essional <strong>in</strong> n<strong>at</strong>ure and should be from a pr<strong>of</strong>essor<br />
who has taught the candid<strong>at</strong>e for <strong>at</strong> least one course or from<br />
an <strong>in</strong>dividual who has supervised the candid<strong>at</strong>e <strong>in</strong> a work sett<strong>in</strong>g.<br />
It is important th<strong>at</strong> the letters are from people who can speak to<br />
the candid<strong>at</strong>e’s potential for successful <strong>gradu<strong>at</strong>e</strong> <strong>school</strong> <strong>studies</strong><br />
and academic ability;<br />
4. A current resume detail<strong>in</strong>g the candid<strong>at</strong>e’s academic and work<br />
experiences;<br />
5. A personal essay describ<strong>in</strong>g the academic prepar<strong>at</strong>ion, work<br />
experiences, and skills th<strong>at</strong> the candid<strong>at</strong>e br<strong>in</strong>gs to this <strong>gradu<strong>at</strong>e</strong><br />
program, wh<strong>at</strong> he or she hopes to accomplish academically, and<br />
his or her pr<strong>of</strong>essional goals;<br />
6. A copy <strong>of</strong> teacher certific<strong>at</strong>ion documents if the candid<strong>at</strong>e<br />
already holds a license/certific<strong>at</strong>e <strong>in</strong> Massachusetts or<br />
another st<strong>at</strong>e.<br />
7. An <strong>in</strong>terview is required for admission <strong>in</strong>to the program.<br />
Once the applic<strong>at</strong>ion is complete and forwarded to the School<br />
Counsel<strong>in</strong>g program <strong>of</strong>fice, the <strong>of</strong>fice will contact the applicant<br />
to arrange an <strong>in</strong>terview.<br />
Notes:<br />
1. Gradu<strong>at</strong>e Record Exam<strong>in</strong><strong>at</strong>ion (GRE) scores are not required.<br />
2. The School Counsel<strong>in</strong>g admissions committee reserves the<br />
right to request additional m<strong>at</strong>erial <strong>in</strong> support <strong>of</strong> the<br />
candid<strong>at</strong>e’s applic<strong>at</strong>ion.<br />
Candid<strong>at</strong>es are to note the follow<strong>in</strong>g:<br />
• All documents, transcripts and other papers submitted for<br />
admission become the property <strong>of</strong> the College and will not<br />
be returned.<br />
• Courses taken by correspondence will not s<strong>at</strong>isfy prerequisite<br />
or program requirements.<br />
• A student is not <strong>of</strong>ficially admitted or denied admission until<br />
he/she has been notified by the Director <strong>of</strong> Gradu<strong>at</strong>e Enrollment.<br />
Applicants are notified <strong>of</strong> their st<strong>at</strong>us <strong>in</strong> writ<strong>in</strong>g.<br />
• After <strong>of</strong>ficial notific<strong>at</strong>ion <strong>of</strong> acceptance, applic<strong>at</strong>ion m<strong>at</strong>erial<br />
and transcripts are kept on file for one year. If the candid<strong>at</strong>e has<br />
not m<strong>at</strong>ricul<strong>at</strong>ed with th<strong>at</strong> year, he/she ord<strong>in</strong>arily reapplies and<br />
is subject to the rules and regu-l<strong>at</strong>ions th<strong>at</strong> are <strong>in</strong> effect <strong>at</strong> the<br />
time <strong>of</strong> the new applic<strong>at</strong>ion.<br />
• Incomplete dossiers are kept on file no longer than one year.<br />
• The Commonwealth <strong>of</strong> Massachusetts requires th<strong>at</strong>, prior to<br />
<strong>at</strong>tend<strong>in</strong>g classes, <strong>gradu<strong>at</strong>e</strong> students must be immunized aga<strong>in</strong>st<br />
measles, mumps, rubella, diphtheria, tetanus, Hep<strong>at</strong>itis B and<br />
men<strong>in</strong>gitis. For specific <strong>in</strong>form<strong>at</strong>ion call the Gradu<strong>at</strong>e Medical<br />
Secretary <strong>at</strong> (508) 767-7507.<br />
Conditional Acceptance<br />
Under extenu<strong>at</strong><strong>in</strong>g circumstances, the admissions committee<br />
may recommend th<strong>at</strong> the applicant be accepted conditionally. In<br />
these cases, formal admission to the <strong>gradu<strong>at</strong>e</strong> program is deferred<br />
until an <strong>in</strong>dividual has successfully met criteria specified by the<br />
admissions committee. For those students who were conditionally<br />
accepted <strong>in</strong>to the program, they will be <strong>in</strong>formed <strong>in</strong> writ<strong>in</strong>g <strong>of</strong> the<br />
st<strong>at</strong>us <strong>of</strong> their acceptance <strong>in</strong>to the program.<br />
Intern<strong>at</strong>ional Students<br />
Those applicants who have <strong>at</strong>ta<strong>in</strong>ed a level <strong>of</strong> educ<strong>at</strong>ion <strong>of</strong>ficially<br />
considered as equivalent to a bachelor’s degree from an American<br />
<strong>in</strong>stitution <strong>of</strong> higher educ<strong>at</strong>ion are eligible for admission to the<br />
program. A transcript evalu<strong>at</strong>ion is <strong>of</strong>ten necessary to determ<strong>in</strong>e<br />
if the degree obta<strong>in</strong>ed is equivalent to an American bachelor’s<br />
degree.<br />
Applicants whose n<strong>at</strong>ive or <strong>of</strong>ficial tongue is not English are<br />
required to provide evidence <strong>of</strong> English pr<strong>of</strong>ciency through the<br />
Test <strong>of</strong> English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or Intern<strong>at</strong>ional<br />
Language Test<strong>in</strong>g System (IELTS). Inform<strong>at</strong>ion about these tests<br />
are available from TOEFL <strong>at</strong> www.toefl.org, Box 899, Pr<strong>in</strong>ceton,<br />
NJ, 08540 or from IELTS <strong>at</strong> www.ielts.org, IELTS Inc., 100 East<br />
Corson Street, Suite 200, Pasadena, CA, 91103.<br />
Students whose under<strong>gradu<strong>at</strong>e</strong> or <strong>gradu<strong>at</strong>e</strong> transcripts are not<br />
<strong>in</strong> English must provide certifed English transl<strong>at</strong>ions <strong>of</strong> these<br />
documents as well as the orig<strong>in</strong>als.<br />
All <strong>in</strong>tern<strong>at</strong>ional students must also complete Assumption<br />
College’s Intern<strong>at</strong>ional Student Inform<strong>at</strong>ion Form concern<strong>in</strong>g<br />
their f<strong>in</strong>ancial resources or f<strong>in</strong>ancial support. Forms and<br />
<strong>in</strong>form<strong>at</strong>ion are available from the Office <strong>of</strong> Student Life <strong>at</strong><br />
508-767-7401.<br />
Special Student St<strong>at</strong>us<br />
Special Students are those who are either consider<strong>in</strong>g apply<strong>in</strong>g<br />
to the School Counsel<strong>in</strong>g program or who have an applic<strong>at</strong>ion<br />
<strong>in</strong> progress. Special Students may take a maximum <strong>of</strong> two (2)<br />
<strong>gradu<strong>at</strong>e</strong> courses. Students must complete their applic<strong>at</strong>ion for<br />
admission before register<strong>in</strong>g for any additional courses.
Permission to enroll <strong>in</strong> <strong>gradu<strong>at</strong>e</strong> courses as a Special Student<br />
does not guarantee an <strong>in</strong>dividual admission to the School<br />
Counsel<strong>in</strong>g program nor does it guarantee th<strong>at</strong> all <strong>of</strong> the<br />
courses taken will be accepted <strong>in</strong> fulfillment <strong>of</strong> degree and/or<br />
licensure requirements. Upon a candid<strong>at</strong>e’s acceptance to the<br />
program, <strong>gradu<strong>at</strong>e</strong> courses are applied to the degree requirements<br />
design<strong>at</strong>ed <strong>in</strong> writ<strong>in</strong>g by the Director <strong>of</strong> the School<br />
Counsel<strong>in</strong>g program <strong>in</strong> consult<strong>at</strong>ion with the program faculty.<br />
Advis<strong>in</strong>g<br />
All students who are accepted <strong>in</strong>to the <strong>gradu<strong>at</strong>e</strong> program are<br />
assigned an advisor and should consult with their advisor regularly<br />
concern<strong>in</strong>g their progress <strong>in</strong> the program. Students seek<strong>in</strong>g<br />
Initial Licensure are required to schedule an advis<strong>in</strong>g meet<strong>in</strong>g<br />
with design<strong>at</strong>ed program personnel as specified <strong>in</strong> the letter <strong>of</strong><br />
admission. It is the student’s responsibility to schedule th<strong>at</strong><br />
appo<strong>in</strong>tment for appropri<strong>at</strong>e and timely advis<strong>in</strong>g about current<br />
licensure regul<strong>at</strong>ions and for plann<strong>in</strong>g an appropri<strong>at</strong>e course <strong>of</strong><br />
study. Candid<strong>at</strong>es who seek the Pr<strong>of</strong>essional License must<br />
consult with the Director <strong>of</strong> School Counsel<strong>in</strong>g to discuss<br />
eligibility and review an appropri<strong>at</strong>e course <strong>of</strong> study.<br />
Review <strong>of</strong> Student Performance<br />
Students’ progress <strong>in</strong> the program is reviewed each semester.<br />
Students whose semester GPA falls below a 3.0 or who earn a<br />
fail<strong>in</strong>g grade <strong>in</strong> a course (i.e. below B-) are placed on academic<br />
prob<strong>at</strong>ion. Students whose semester GPA is below a 3.0 then<br />
have one semester to br<strong>in</strong>g their GPA to 3.0. Students who<br />
have a GPA <strong>of</strong> less than a 3.0 for two consecutive semesters<br />
will be term<strong>in</strong><strong>at</strong>ed from the Master’s degree program.<br />
Students who have not taken a course <strong>in</strong> four consecutive<br />
semesters (<strong>in</strong>clud<strong>in</strong>g summer session) may be withdrawn from<br />
the program. It is the student’s responsibility to document <strong>in</strong><br />
writ<strong>in</strong>g his or her commitment to complet<strong>in</strong>g the program<br />
and to present th<strong>at</strong> st<strong>at</strong>ement to the Director <strong>of</strong> the School<br />
Counsel<strong>in</strong>g program.<br />
The <strong>gradu<strong>at</strong>e</strong> program <strong>in</strong> School Counsel<strong>in</strong>g prepares<br />
students for service to the public. The School Counsel<strong>in</strong>g<br />
program has an oblig<strong>at</strong>ion to the community to ensure th<strong>at</strong><br />
only those students demonstr<strong>at</strong><strong>in</strong>g academic and cl<strong>in</strong>ical competence<br />
and pr<strong>of</strong>essionally responsible behavior are cont<strong>in</strong>ued<br />
<strong>in</strong> the program. Students fail<strong>in</strong>g to meet these criteria may be<br />
recommended for withdrawal from the program.<br />
Waiver Of Required Courses<br />
or Program Components<br />
The Director <strong>of</strong> the School Counsel<strong>in</strong>g program will grant a<br />
waiver <strong>of</strong> a required course if the follow<strong>in</strong>g conditions are met:<br />
If the student has taken an equivalent <strong>gradu<strong>at</strong>e</strong> course <strong>at</strong><br />
another college or university with<strong>in</strong> the past five years and has<br />
passed the course with a grade <strong>of</strong> B or higher, a waiver <strong>of</strong> a<br />
required course may be granted. It is the student’s responsibility<br />
to demonstr<strong>at</strong>e th<strong>at</strong> a course taken elsewhere is, <strong>in</strong> fact, equivalent<br />
to the required Assumption College course (e.g., course<br />
description, syllabus). The request for the waiver and/or<br />
transfer should be submitted to the advisor, who will formally<br />
submit the request to the Director <strong>of</strong> the School Counsel<strong>in</strong>g<br />
program for consider<strong>at</strong>ion. If the student requests transfer <strong>of</strong><br />
credits, written approval <strong>of</strong> the advisor, program director, and<br />
the Dean <strong>of</strong> the Gradu<strong>at</strong>e School are required. In some cases,<br />
“...the program is<br />
designed to ensure<br />
your career success.”<br />
“Wh<strong>at</strong> has become clear to me<br />
after land<strong>in</strong>g my first job as a<br />
guidance counselor is th<strong>at</strong><br />
<strong>assumption</strong>'s program is <strong>at</strong> the<br />
lead<strong>in</strong>g edge <strong>of</strong> produc<strong>in</strong>g<br />
modern counselors who have<br />
the knowledge and experience<br />
to be leaders <strong>in</strong> the pr<strong>of</strong>ession.<br />
the <strong>in</strong>structors had a huge impact<br />
on my growth, <strong>of</strong>fer<strong>in</strong>g a nurtur<strong>in</strong>g<br />
approach to teach<strong>in</strong>g and mentorship,<br />
comb<strong>in</strong>ed with tremendous<br />
knowledge and experience<br />
ga<strong>in</strong>ed throughout their careers.<br />
Everyth<strong>in</strong>g about the program is<br />
designed to ensure your career<br />
success as an expert counselor.”<br />
Kendra scaletta, m.a. ’09<br />
Guidance Counselor<br />
Tantasqua Regional High School<br />
Sturbridge, MA<br />
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<strong>master</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>arts</strong> <strong>in</strong> <strong>school</strong> counsel<strong>in</strong>g<br />
approval <strong>of</strong> the waiver or credit transfer may be dependent on the<br />
student’s completion <strong>of</strong> additional read<strong>in</strong>g or the submission <strong>of</strong><br />
a paper or other m<strong>at</strong>erials to ensure competencies have been<br />
successfully met. An <strong>of</strong>ficial transcript must be sent to the<br />
Director <strong>of</strong> the School Counsel<strong>in</strong>g program to complete the<br />
process <strong>of</strong> credit transfer. Candid<strong>at</strong>es may apply to transfer<br />
a maximum <strong>of</strong> six (6) <strong>gradu<strong>at</strong>e</strong> credits <strong>in</strong>to their program if<br />
the above conditions are met.<br />
If for any other reason a student requests a waiver <strong>of</strong> a course<br />
or required program components, the student must document <strong>in</strong><br />
writ<strong>in</strong>g the reasons for the request and present the request to the<br />
advisor. The advisor will then take appropri<strong>at</strong>e steps to submit the<br />
request to the appropri<strong>at</strong>e faculty and the Director <strong>of</strong> the School<br />
Counsel<strong>in</strong>g program. In some cases, a waiver exam, oral or written,<br />
<strong>at</strong> the faculty member’s discretion, may be requested by the faculty<br />
member primarily responsible for teach<strong>in</strong>g the course for which<br />
the waiver is sought.<br />
Under<strong>gradu<strong>at</strong>e</strong> courses are not construed by the faculty <strong>of</strong> the<br />
School Counsel<strong>in</strong>g program as equivalent to <strong>gradu<strong>at</strong>e</strong> courses. In<br />
exceptional circumstances, if a student th<strong>in</strong>ks th<strong>at</strong> he or she has<br />
taken the equivalent <strong>of</strong> a <strong>gradu<strong>at</strong>e</strong> course, he or she may follow the<br />
appropri<strong>at</strong>e procedure as outl<strong>in</strong>ed above.<br />
The student who is successful <strong>in</strong> obta<strong>in</strong><strong>in</strong>g a waiver for one or<br />
more courses must still complete the required number <strong>of</strong> course<br />
credit hours <strong>in</strong> order to obta<strong>in</strong> the <strong>gradu<strong>at</strong>e</strong> degree.<br />
Licensure<br />
Assumption College responds to the Massachusetts Department<br />
<strong>of</strong> Educ<strong>at</strong>ion <strong>in</strong> all m<strong>at</strong>ters <strong>of</strong> educ<strong>at</strong>or licensure. Therefore, the<br />
College reserves the right to revise the admission criteria and<br />
requirements <strong>of</strong> its <strong>gradu<strong>at</strong>e</strong> program(s) lead<strong>in</strong>g to eligibility<br />
for support personnel licensure <strong>in</strong> compliance with the current<br />
st<strong>at</strong>e regul<strong>at</strong>ions. Students seek<strong>in</strong>g Initial licensure as a School<br />
Guidance Counselor (PreK-8 or 5-12) must meet with an<br />
academic advisor to plan an appropri<strong>at</strong>e course <strong>of</strong> study.<br />
Pre-Practicum<br />
Students are required early <strong>in</strong> their course <strong>of</strong> study to be <strong>in</strong>volved<br />
<strong>in</strong> pre-practicum experiences th<strong>at</strong> are rel<strong>at</strong>ed to course assignments.<br />
Students will complete a pre-practicum <strong>of</strong> 75 hours <strong>in</strong> a<br />
<strong>school</strong> sett<strong>in</strong>g so th<strong>at</strong> they may have the opportunity to observe<br />
and understand children and adolescents and spend time with<br />
<strong>in</strong>dividual students. Students will also have opportunities to learn<br />
with pr<strong>of</strong>essional <strong>school</strong> counselors through <strong>in</strong>teractive programs<br />
<strong>in</strong> the Institute for School Counsel<strong>in</strong>g and School Psychology.<br />
Practicum For Massachusetts Initial License<br />
In most cases, students are considered eligible for the practicum<br />
once they have successfully completed all prerequisite courses or<br />
when they take such courses concurrently. A candid<strong>at</strong>e’s eligibility<br />
for and enrollment <strong>in</strong> the practicum will be determ<strong>in</strong>ed by the<br />
Director <strong>of</strong> the School Counsel<strong>in</strong>g program based upon:<br />
1. A review <strong>of</strong> the student’s transcript, exist<strong>in</strong>g educ<strong>at</strong>or licensure,<br />
and pr<strong>of</strong>essional experience;<br />
2. Successful performance <strong>in</strong> required <strong>gradu<strong>at</strong>e</strong> courses; and<br />
3. Evidence <strong>of</strong> pass<strong>in</strong>g scores on the Massachusetts Test for Educ<strong>at</strong>or<br />
Licensure (MTEL) Communic<strong>at</strong>ion and Literacy Skills.<br />
The practicum is two semesters (600 hours) <strong>of</strong> commitment<br />
governed by criteria outl<strong>in</strong>ed <strong>in</strong> the St<strong>at</strong>e regul<strong>at</strong>ions. Students<br />
must be prepared to spend three (3) full days a week <strong>at</strong> the<br />
practicum site(s) dur<strong>in</strong>g the practicum (two) semesters. With<br />
permission from the Director, students may enroll <strong>in</strong> a two<br />
semester 450-hour 5-day-a-week practicum.<br />
Oral Exam<br />
The oral exam is required for all students <strong>in</strong> the School Counsel<strong>in</strong>g<br />
program. Students may take the exam after complet<strong>in</strong>g all<br />
course work or concurrent with the last semester <strong>of</strong> course<br />
work. The objective <strong>of</strong> the oral exam is to provide a forum for<br />
the student to demonstr<strong>at</strong>e how he or she <strong>in</strong>tegr<strong>at</strong>es theory,<br />
practice, and research rel<strong>at</strong>ed to the tra<strong>in</strong><strong>in</strong>g received <strong>in</strong> the<br />
School Counsel<strong>in</strong>g program.<br />
Oral exams are scheduled dur<strong>in</strong>g the fall semester (generally<br />
October or November) and the spr<strong>in</strong>g semester (generally March<br />
or April). Oral exams are not given <strong>in</strong> the summer sessions. The<br />
student’s oral exam<strong>in</strong><strong>at</strong>ion committee will consist <strong>of</strong> two faculty<br />
members. The oral exam itself is a one-hour exam. Dur<strong>in</strong>g the<br />
exam, students are expected to <strong>in</strong>tegr<strong>at</strong>e the various elements <strong>of</strong><br />
tra<strong>in</strong><strong>in</strong>g and study. Students will be expected to call upon <strong>in</strong>form<strong>at</strong>ion<br />
from both course work and practicum experiences. The<br />
procedures for the oral exam will mirror the tra<strong>in</strong><strong>in</strong>g th<strong>at</strong> students<br />
have received <strong>in</strong> the program. The exam itself will be conducted<br />
<strong>in</strong> such a way as to maximize the student’s opportunity to exhibit<br />
his or her ability to synthesize and <strong>in</strong>tegr<strong>at</strong>e theory, practice,<br />
and research.<br />
Oral exams carry the grade <strong>of</strong> pass, fail, or pass with dist<strong>in</strong>ction.<br />
The transcript, however, only provides the <strong>in</strong>form<strong>at</strong>ion th<strong>at</strong> the<br />
oral exam was completed and the d<strong>at</strong>e <strong>of</strong> the exam. If the student<br />
fails the oral exam, he or she will be given one additional opportunity<br />
to demonstr<strong>at</strong>e competence.
The Institute for School Counsel<strong>in</strong>g<br />
and School Psychology<br />
The Institute for School Counsel<strong>in</strong>g and School Psychology<br />
is one <strong>of</strong> the few pr<strong>of</strong>essional cont<strong>in</strong>u<strong>in</strong>g educ<strong>at</strong>ion programs<br />
<strong>in</strong> the n<strong>at</strong>ion focused exclusively on the needs <strong>of</strong> <strong>school</strong> counselors.<br />
All <strong>of</strong> the workshops are <strong>of</strong>fered to Master <strong>of</strong> Arts program<br />
students, C.A.G.S., under<strong>gradu<strong>at</strong>e</strong>s, and special students.<br />
This provides a unique and powerful opportunity for Master’s<br />
candid<strong>at</strong>es to <strong>in</strong>teract with current pr<strong>of</strong>essionals <strong>in</strong> the field.<br />
The Institute provides tra<strong>in</strong><strong>in</strong>g sessions for which PDP’s<br />
and CEU’s may be granted. Tra<strong>in</strong><strong>in</strong>g sessions may be taken for<br />
<strong>gradu<strong>at</strong>e</strong> credit with additional course requirements.<br />
The primary goals <strong>of</strong> the Institute are to <strong>of</strong>fer:<br />
• pr<strong>of</strong>essional tra<strong>in</strong><strong>in</strong>g th<strong>at</strong> enables counselors and<br />
psychologists to be current with new theories and<br />
methodologies;<br />
• on-site <strong>in</strong>-service tra<strong>in</strong><strong>in</strong>g to teachers and adm<strong>in</strong>istr<strong>at</strong>ors<br />
cover<strong>in</strong>g topics th<strong>at</strong> advance the work <strong>of</strong> <strong>school</strong> counselors<br />
and psychologists towards achiev<strong>in</strong>g the standards <strong>in</strong> the<br />
Massachusetts Model for Comprehensive School<br />
Counsel<strong>in</strong>g Programs;<br />
• outreach consult<strong>at</strong>ion to <strong>school</strong>s seek<strong>in</strong>g assistance with<br />
delivery <strong>of</strong> service.<br />
“the curriculum was<br />
totally relevant to<br />
the real work <strong>of</strong><br />
<strong>school</strong> counsel<strong>in</strong>g.”<br />
“Everyth<strong>in</strong>g <strong>in</strong> the program was<br />
focused on the outcome <strong>of</strong> hav<strong>in</strong>g<br />
students’ become effective,<br />
modern <strong>school</strong> counselors. I have<br />
found myself to be extremely<br />
well prepared for all th<strong>at</strong> I’ve<br />
encountered <strong>in</strong> my work.<br />
the faculty are fantastic:<br />
knowledgeable, experienced,<br />
accessible, and focused on<br />
br<strong>in</strong>g<strong>in</strong>g the real world <strong>in</strong>to the<br />
classroom. <strong>assumption</strong> is well-<br />
respected and a <strong>gradu<strong>at</strong>e</strong> <strong>school</strong><br />
which is <strong>at</strong> the top <strong>of</strong> everyone’s<br />
m<strong>in</strong>d throughout Massachusetts<br />
for produc<strong>in</strong>g highly-qualified<br />
<strong>school</strong> counselors.”<br />
steven favulli, m.a. ‘09<br />
Guidance Counselor<br />
The Bromfield School<br />
Harvard, MA<br />
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REQUIREMENTS FOR THE MASTER OF ARTS<br />
IN SCHOOL COUNSELING<br />
Initial License (Pre K-8 or 5-12)<br />
Candid<strong>at</strong>es for the degree <strong>of</strong> Master <strong>of</strong> Arts <strong>in</strong> School Counsel<strong>in</strong>g<br />
are required to complete a rigorous 54-credit (16 course and<br />
practicum) program to develop system<strong>at</strong>ically the knowledge<br />
and skills essential to demonstr<strong>at</strong>e competence. For those seek<strong>in</strong>g<br />
licensure, <strong>in</strong>stitutional endorsement for the Massachusetts<br />
Initial License for School Guidance Counselor (PreK-8 or 5-12)<br />
requires, <strong>at</strong> a m<strong>in</strong>imum, successful completion <strong>of</strong> all listed courses<br />
or their equivalents (see prior <strong>in</strong>form<strong>at</strong>ion regard<strong>in</strong>g waivers).<br />
Enrollment <strong>in</strong> some courses, <strong>in</strong>clud<strong>in</strong>g the practicum requires<br />
the prior approval <strong>of</strong> the Director <strong>of</strong> the School Counsel<strong>in</strong>g<br />
program and/or the completion <strong>of</strong> prerequisite course(s) beyond<br />
the required courses listed. A 75-hour non-credit pre-practicum<br />
is required by the Massachusetts Department <strong>of</strong> Elementary and<br />
Secondary Educ<strong>at</strong>ion. The pre-practicum requirement must be<br />
completed prior to the practicum.<br />
Students may elect to enroll <strong>in</strong> the program on a full- or part-time<br />
basis. Follow<strong>in</strong>g is the full-time course <strong>of</strong> study:<br />
YEAR 1 FULL TIME YEAR 1 FULL TIME<br />
FALL<br />
SPRING<br />
Course # Description Credits Course # Description Credits<br />
Level I Found<strong>at</strong>ions and Introductory Courses<br />
Level I Found<strong>at</strong>ions and Introductory Courses<br />
SCP 510 Pr<strong>of</strong>essional Orient<strong>at</strong>ion to Counsel<strong>in</strong>g 3 SCP 515 Counsel<strong>in</strong>g Theories, Pr<strong>in</strong>ciples, & Practices 3<br />
SCP 545 Human Growth & Development<br />
SCP 520 Psychology <strong>of</strong> Learn<strong>in</strong>g & Motiv<strong>at</strong>ion 3<br />
through the Lifespan 3 SCP 535 Group Counsel<strong>in</strong>g & Leadership 3<br />
SCP 560 Psychological & Educ<strong>at</strong>ional Assessment 3 SCP 540 Introduction to Research<br />
SCP 565 Fundamentals <strong>of</strong> School Counsel<strong>in</strong>g 3<br />
_____<br />
& Program Evalu<strong>at</strong>ion 3<br />
_____<br />
Subtotal 12<br />
Subtotal 12<br />
YEAR 1 FULL TIME YEAR 1 FULL TIME<br />
SUMMER SESSION I<br />
Course # Description<br />
Level I Found<strong>at</strong>ions and Introductory Courses<br />
Credits<br />
SCP 625 Neuropsychology <strong>of</strong> Learn<strong>in</strong>g & Behavior 3<br />
SCP 640 Developmental Psychop<strong>at</strong>hology 3<br />
*SCP 610 Multicultural Family Counsel<strong>in</strong>g & Collabor<strong>at</strong>ion 3<br />
*SCP 620 Voc<strong>at</strong>ional, Career & College Counsel<strong>in</strong>g (5-12)<br />
*(SCP 610 & SCP 620 <strong>of</strong>fered dur<strong>in</strong>g Summer Session I and II)<br />
3<br />
YEAR 2 FULL TIME YEAR 2 FULL TIME<br />
FALL<br />
Course # Description Credits<br />
Level II Intermedi<strong>at</strong>e Courses<br />
SCP 525 Consult<strong>at</strong>ion & Collabor<strong>at</strong>ion: School/<br />
Home/Family 3<br />
SCP 635 Intervention Str<strong>at</strong>egies: Academic & Learn<strong>in</strong>g 3<br />
**PSY/SED 568 Behavioral Assessment & Intervention 3<br />
**SCP 630 Intervention Str<strong>at</strong>egies: Social & Emotional 3<br />
**(4 Intermedi<strong>at</strong>e course options are available, student is<br />
required to take 2 maximum along with their practicum)<br />
Level III Advanced Courses - Practicum<br />
SCP 800 Cl<strong>in</strong>ical Practicum and Sem<strong>in</strong>ar:<br />
School Counselor, Guidance PreK-8 OR 3<br />
SCP 815 Cl<strong>in</strong>ical Practicum and Sem<strong>in</strong>ar:<br />
School Counselor, Guidance (5-12)<br />
_____<br />
Subtotal 9<br />
ADDITIONAL ELECTIVES (OPTIONAL)<br />
Fall cont<strong>in</strong>ued thru Spr<strong>in</strong>g /Year - Total <strong>of</strong> 5 Workshops<br />
YR 1 – SCP 730 Special Topics: School Counsel<strong>in</strong>g Workshops 3<br />
YR 2 – SCP 730 Special Topics: School Counsel<strong>in</strong>g Workshops 3<br />
_____<br />
Subtotal 6<br />
SUMMER SESSION II<br />
Course # Description Credits<br />
Level I Found<strong>at</strong>ions and Introductory Courses<br />
*SCP 610 Multicultural Family Counsel<strong>in</strong>g & Collabor<strong>at</strong>ion 3<br />
*SCP 620 Voc<strong>at</strong>ional, Career & College Counsel<strong>in</strong>g (5-12) 3<br />
*(SCP 610 & SCP 620 <strong>of</strong>fered dur<strong>in</strong>g Summer Session I and II)<br />
_____<br />
Summer I and/or Summer II Subtotal 12<br />
SPRING<br />
Course # Description Credits<br />
Level II Intermedi<strong>at</strong>e Courses<br />
PSY/SED 568 Behavioral Assessment & Intervention 3<br />
SCP 630 Intervention Str<strong>at</strong>egies: Social & Emotional 3<br />
**SCP 525 Consult<strong>at</strong>ion & Collabor<strong>at</strong>ion: School/<br />
Home/Family 3<br />
**SCP 635 Intervention Str<strong>at</strong>egies: Academic & Learn<strong>in</strong>g 3<br />
**(4 Intermedi<strong>at</strong>e course options are available, student is<br />
required to take 2 maximum along with their practicum)<br />
Level III Advanced Courses - Practicum<br />
SCP 850 Advanced Cl<strong>in</strong>ical Practicum and Sem<strong>in</strong>ar:<br />
School Counselor, Guidance PreK-8 OR 3<br />
SCP 865 Advanced Cl<strong>in</strong>ical Practicum and Sem<strong>in</strong>ar:<br />
School Counselor, Guidance 5-12<br />
_____<br />
Subtotal _____ 9<br />
Total Gradu<strong>at</strong>e Course Credits 54<br />
Students can receive up to a total <strong>of</strong> 60 <strong>gradu<strong>at</strong>e</strong> course<br />
credits when <strong>in</strong>clud<strong>in</strong>g the additional electives option.<br />
Elective (Optional) SCP 750-Directed Study <strong>in</strong> School Counsel<strong>in</strong>g (If needed, must be approved by director) - 3 credits
course Descriptions<br />
SCP 510 Pr<strong>of</strong>essional Orient<strong>at</strong>ion to Counsel<strong>in</strong>g<br />
This found<strong>at</strong>ion course provides an <strong>in</strong>troduction to all aspects <strong>of</strong><br />
the counsel<strong>in</strong>g pr<strong>of</strong>ession. History, roles, organiz<strong>at</strong>ional structures,<br />
ethical standards, legal issues and credential<strong>in</strong>g are <strong>in</strong>cluded. Public<br />
policy processes th<strong>at</strong> focus on the role <strong>of</strong> the pr<strong>of</strong>essional counselor<br />
with an <strong>in</strong>troduction to advocacy for the pr<strong>of</strong>ession and clients are<br />
<strong>in</strong>cluded. The importance <strong>of</strong> pr<strong>of</strong>essional development and particip<strong>at</strong>ion<br />
<strong>in</strong> pr<strong>of</strong>essional counsel<strong>in</strong>g organiz<strong>at</strong>ions and explor<strong>at</strong>ion <strong>of</strong><br />
the role <strong>of</strong> the counselor as a member <strong>of</strong> a multidiscipl<strong>in</strong>ary team is<br />
emphasized. A class project th<strong>at</strong> focuses on a pr<strong>of</strong>essional aspect <strong>of</strong><br />
the counsel<strong>in</strong>g discipl<strong>in</strong>e is a culm<strong>in</strong><strong>at</strong><strong>in</strong>g activity <strong>of</strong> this course.<br />
Prerequisites: none 3 credits<br />
SCP 515 Counsel<strong>in</strong>g Theories, Pr<strong>in</strong>ciples, and Practices<br />
The purpose <strong>of</strong> this course is to provide an <strong>in</strong>troduction to the major<br />
theories <strong>of</strong> counsel<strong>in</strong>g <strong>in</strong>clud<strong>in</strong>g behavioral, humanistic, social learn<strong>in</strong>g,<br />
psychoanalytic, and cognitive. Approaches, pr<strong>in</strong>ciples, and procedures<br />
<strong>of</strong> counsel<strong>in</strong>g and consult<strong>at</strong>ion will be <strong>in</strong>troduced <strong>in</strong>clud<strong>in</strong>g<br />
<strong>in</strong>dividual and systems perspectives consistent with relevant research.<br />
Skills essential to counselors such as <strong>in</strong>terview<strong>in</strong>g, active listen<strong>in</strong>g,<br />
communic<strong>at</strong>ion, problem analysis, and motiv<strong>at</strong>ion are<br />
<strong>in</strong>troduced <strong>in</strong> this course. Topics <strong>in</strong>clude: issues <strong>of</strong> confidentiality,<br />
rel<strong>at</strong>ionship build<strong>in</strong>g, evalu<strong>at</strong>ion <strong>of</strong> outcomes, and referral str<strong>at</strong>egies.<br />
Skills are practiced <strong>in</strong> labor<strong>at</strong>ory exercises. Prerequisites: SCP 510<br />
Pr<strong>of</strong>essional Orient<strong>at</strong>ion to Counsel<strong>in</strong>g 3 credits<br />
SCP 520 Psychology <strong>of</strong> Learn<strong>in</strong>g and Motiv<strong>at</strong>ion<br />
This course focuses on major theories <strong>of</strong> learn<strong>in</strong>g and motiv<strong>at</strong>ion<br />
and relevant research with an emphasis on behavioral and cognitive<br />
learn<strong>in</strong>g theories. Consider<strong>at</strong>ion is given to neurophysiological found<strong>at</strong>ions<br />
as well. How learn<strong>in</strong>g theory <strong>in</strong>forms teach<strong>in</strong>g practices to<br />
promote effective lesson plann<strong>in</strong>g and curriculum development is<br />
emphasized. Motiv<strong>at</strong>ional str<strong>at</strong>egies with a focus on student outcomes<br />
<strong>of</strong> <strong>in</strong>tentional teach<strong>in</strong>g are explored us<strong>in</strong>g case study and lab<br />
form<strong>at</strong>s. Applic<strong>at</strong>ion <strong>of</strong> learn<strong>in</strong>g and motiv<strong>at</strong>ional theory to the<br />
Massachusetts Curriculum Frameworks is stressed. Prerequisites:<br />
none 3 credits<br />
SCP 525 Consult<strong>at</strong>ion and Collabor<strong>at</strong>ion:<br />
School/Home/Family<br />
This course emphasizes the knowledge and skills needed to improve<br />
academic and behavioral outcomes through comprehensive consult<strong>at</strong>ion,<br />
collabor<strong>at</strong>ion, and problem solv<strong>in</strong>g services <strong>in</strong> the <strong>school</strong> sett<strong>in</strong>g<br />
<strong>at</strong> the <strong>in</strong>dividual, group, family, and systems levels. It is designed<br />
to provide effective skills <strong>in</strong> problem solv<strong>in</strong>g th<strong>at</strong> facilit<strong>at</strong>e team<br />
build<strong>in</strong>g and collabor<strong>at</strong>ive rel<strong>at</strong>ionships with<strong>in</strong> the <strong>school</strong>, home,<br />
and community. D<strong>at</strong>a based decision mak<strong>in</strong>g, evalu<strong>at</strong>ion, and accountability<br />
<strong>of</strong> <strong>in</strong>terventions are addressed. Eligibility criteria for<br />
special educ<strong>at</strong>ion, development and implement<strong>at</strong>ion <strong>of</strong> 504 Plans,<br />
provisions for English Language Learners, crisis <strong>in</strong>tervention, and<br />
referral to outside agencies, mand<strong>at</strong>ed report<strong>in</strong>g (51A), and transition<br />
plann<strong>in</strong>g are <strong>in</strong>tegr<strong>at</strong>ed with<strong>in</strong> a case study and problem solv<strong>in</strong>g<br />
form<strong>at</strong>. Prerequisites: SCP 510 Pr<strong>of</strong>essional Orient<strong>at</strong>ion to Counsel<strong>in</strong>g,<br />
SCP 515 Counsel<strong>in</strong>g Theories, Pr<strong>in</strong>ciples, and Practices, and<br />
SCP 535 Group Counsel<strong>in</strong>g and Leadership 3 credits<br />
SCP 535 Group Counsel<strong>in</strong>g and Leadership<br />
The aim <strong>of</strong> this course is to provide students with an <strong>in</strong>troduction<br />
to group processes and group leadership skills. This course provides<br />
the theoretical found<strong>at</strong>ion and str<strong>at</strong>egies <strong>in</strong> the design and implement<strong>at</strong>ion<br />
<strong>of</strong> groups <strong>in</strong> the <strong>school</strong> sett<strong>in</strong>g <strong>at</strong> various grade levels th<strong>at</strong><br />
are consistent with n<strong>at</strong>ional and st<strong>at</strong>e models <strong>of</strong> comprehensive developmental<br />
<strong>school</strong> counsel<strong>in</strong>g with<strong>in</strong> a multicultural context. Ethical<br />
issues and pr<strong>of</strong>essional standards for groups are exam<strong>in</strong>ed. The<br />
use <strong>of</strong> technology to manage and enhance group counsel<strong>in</strong>g effectiveness<br />
and resources for <strong>school</strong> counsel<strong>in</strong>g groups are explored.<br />
Prerequisites: SCP 510 Pr<strong>of</strong>essional Orient<strong>at</strong>ion to Counsel<strong>in</strong>g and<br />
SCP 515 Counsel<strong>in</strong>g Theories, Pr<strong>in</strong>ciples, and Practices 3 credits<br />
SCP 540 Introduction to Research and Program Evalu<strong>at</strong>ion<br />
This course is designed to enable students to become critical readers<br />
<strong>of</strong> research <strong>in</strong> counsel<strong>in</strong>g. It <strong>in</strong>troduces them to research and how to<br />
conduct research <strong>in</strong> an applied sett<strong>in</strong>g. Both quantit<strong>at</strong>ive and qualit<strong>at</strong>ive<br />
methodologies are addressed. Students are expected to analyze<br />
research reports and to design potential research projects.<br />
Pr<strong>in</strong>ciples, practices, and applic<strong>at</strong>ions <strong>of</strong> needs assessment and program<br />
evalu<strong>at</strong>ion, as well as use <strong>of</strong> computers for d<strong>at</strong>a management<br />
and analysis, and ethical consider<strong>at</strong>ions <strong>in</strong> conduct<strong>in</strong>g research are<br />
a focus <strong>of</strong> this course. Prerequisites: SCP 560 Psychological and Educ<strong>at</strong>ional<br />
Assessment 3 credits<br />
SCP 545 Human Growth and Development through the<br />
Lifespan<br />
This course provides <strong>in</strong>-depth study <strong>of</strong> human growth and development<br />
<strong>in</strong> the physical, cognitive, language, and social and emotional<br />
doma<strong>in</strong>s with an emphasis on both typical and <strong>at</strong>ypical development.<br />
The positive contributions and limit<strong>at</strong>ions <strong>of</strong> various developmental<br />
theories and conceptual frameworks are exam<strong>in</strong>ed.<br />
Throughout the course, students consider the rel<strong>at</strong>ionship between<br />
development and the selection <strong>of</strong> appropri<strong>at</strong>e educ<strong>at</strong>ional services<br />
and <strong>in</strong>terventions for children and adolescents with special needs.<br />
Prerequisites: none 3 credits<br />
13
14<br />
course Descriptions<br />
SCP 560 Psychological and Educ<strong>at</strong>ional Assessment<br />
This course emphasizes the use <strong>of</strong> specific diagnostic psychological<br />
tests <strong>in</strong> a variety <strong>of</strong> doma<strong>in</strong>s. Specific psychological and educ<strong>at</strong>ional<br />
tests used by counselors <strong>in</strong> educ<strong>at</strong>ional sett<strong>in</strong>gs are exam<strong>in</strong>ed and<br />
students have the opportunity to use assessments. Individual and<br />
group achievement, curriculum based assessment, and voc<strong>at</strong>ional assessments,<br />
<strong>in</strong>clud<strong>in</strong>g the Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment<br />
System (MCAS) are a focus. Other tests adm<strong>in</strong>istered by psychologists<br />
are reviewed so th<strong>at</strong> <strong>school</strong> counselors may understand and <strong>in</strong>terpret<br />
results to parents, teachers, and students to <strong>in</strong>form<br />
educ<strong>at</strong>ional <strong>in</strong>terventions, advis<strong>in</strong>g, and placement decisions.<br />
Prerequisites: none 3 credits<br />
SCP 565 Fundamentals <strong>of</strong> School Counsel<strong>in</strong>g<br />
This course provides <strong>school</strong> counselors with a comb<strong>in</strong><strong>at</strong>ion <strong>of</strong> theory<br />
and practice for implement<strong>in</strong>g a comprehensive <strong>school</strong> counsel<strong>in</strong>g<br />
program th<strong>at</strong> is consistent with n<strong>at</strong>ional and st<strong>at</strong>e developmental<br />
models <strong>in</strong> order to advance academic, personal/ social, and career<br />
opportunities for all children <strong>in</strong> a pluralistic society. The history <strong>of</strong><br />
<strong>school</strong> counsel<strong>in</strong>g, development <strong>of</strong> <strong>school</strong> counsel<strong>in</strong>g, and contemporary<br />
roles and functions <strong>of</strong> <strong>school</strong> counselors are emphasized. The<br />
primary roles <strong>of</strong> the <strong>school</strong> counselor are presented <strong>in</strong> rel<strong>at</strong>ionship<br />
to elementary through high <strong>school</strong> sett<strong>in</strong>gs. Curriculum development<br />
and <strong>in</strong>struction, educ<strong>at</strong>ional plann<strong>in</strong>g, and consult<strong>at</strong>ion and<br />
collabor<strong>at</strong>ion skills are <strong>in</strong>troduced. Practical str<strong>at</strong>egies for plann<strong>in</strong>g,<br />
manag<strong>in</strong>g, and evalu<strong>at</strong><strong>in</strong>g a comprehensive <strong>school</strong> program are presented<br />
utiliz<strong>in</strong>g n<strong>at</strong>ional and st<strong>at</strong>e models. A review <strong>of</strong> Massachusetts<br />
Curriculum Frameworks and their rel<strong>at</strong>ionship to educ<strong>at</strong>ional plann<strong>in</strong>g<br />
and advis<strong>in</strong>g are <strong>in</strong>cluded. Pr<strong>of</strong>essional issues <strong>in</strong>clud<strong>in</strong>g confidentiality,<br />
legal and ethical standards, and the future <strong>of</strong> the<br />
pr<strong>of</strong>ession are reviewed. Coursework is <strong>in</strong>tegr<strong>at</strong>ed with lab experiences.<br />
Prerequisites: SCP 510 Pr<strong>of</strong>essional Orient<strong>at</strong>ion to Counsel<strong>in</strong>g<br />
3 credits<br />
PSY/SED 568 Behavioral Assessment and Intervention<br />
This course is designed to provide students with pr<strong>in</strong>ciples for the<br />
effective use <strong>of</strong> behavioral assessment and <strong>in</strong>terventions <strong>in</strong> <strong>in</strong>clusive<br />
and special educ<strong>at</strong>ion classrooms. Students learn to use a cognitivebehavioral<br />
approach with<strong>in</strong> a developmental context to identify, analyze,<br />
implement, and evalu<strong>at</strong>e <strong>in</strong>terventions to assist children and<br />
adolescents <strong>in</strong> general and special educ<strong>at</strong>ion classrooms. A team approach<br />
with a focus on consult<strong>at</strong>ion and collabor<strong>at</strong>ion skills necessary<br />
for special educ<strong>at</strong>ors is emphasized. Research-based str<strong>at</strong>egies<br />
to enhance classroom management, organiz<strong>at</strong>ion, and the learn<strong>in</strong>g<br />
environment are considered. Prerequisites: SCP 520 Psychology <strong>of</strong><br />
Learn<strong>in</strong>g and Motiv<strong>at</strong>ion, SCP 560 Psychological and Educ<strong>at</strong>ional<br />
Assessment 3 credits<br />
SCP 610 Multicultural Family Counsel<strong>in</strong>g and Collabor<strong>at</strong>ion<br />
Theoretical concepts and practical str<strong>at</strong>egies are used to implement<br />
effective multicultural counsel<strong>in</strong>g <strong>in</strong> the <strong>school</strong> sett<strong>in</strong>g as well as <strong>in</strong><br />
the home and community. Specific str<strong>at</strong>egies <strong>in</strong>clude: team<strong>in</strong>g, collabor<strong>at</strong>ive,<br />
preventive, and proactive practices for <strong>school</strong> counselors.<br />
Build<strong>in</strong>g partnerships with families, family <strong>in</strong>volvement, and <strong>in</strong>tervention<br />
with families to assist <strong>in</strong> academic, and personal/ social development<br />
<strong>of</strong> students <strong>in</strong> the role <strong>of</strong> <strong>school</strong> counselor is the aim <strong>of</strong><br />
this course. A theoretical understand<strong>in</strong>g <strong>of</strong> family systems, social systems,<br />
contemporary families, and multicultural issues is <strong>in</strong>tegr<strong>at</strong>ed<br />
with effective str<strong>at</strong>egies <strong>of</strong> parent <strong>in</strong>volvemaent and parent tra<strong>in</strong><strong>in</strong>g.<br />
Effective <strong>in</strong>terventions for facilit<strong>at</strong><strong>in</strong>g positive transitions <strong>in</strong>to<br />
<strong>school</strong>, from one <strong>school</strong> to another, <strong>school</strong> to work, and <strong>school</strong> to<br />
college are explored. The impact <strong>of</strong> children with disabilities upon<br />
the family system is also explored. Parent<strong>in</strong>g programs are stressed<br />
<strong>in</strong> order to provide the <strong>school</strong> counselor with practical evidence<br />
based str<strong>at</strong>egies for positive parent<strong>in</strong>g. The areas <strong>of</strong> child management<br />
and effective partner<strong>in</strong>g with <strong>school</strong>s to support academic, career,<br />
learn<strong>in</strong>g, and personal/ social goals <strong>of</strong> all students is<br />
emphasized. Prerequisites: SCP 510 Pr<strong>of</strong>essional Orient<strong>at</strong>ion to<br />
Counsel<strong>in</strong>g 3 credits<br />
SCP 620 Voc<strong>at</strong>ional, Career, and College Counsel<strong>in</strong>g<br />
This course presents an analysis <strong>of</strong> basic theories <strong>of</strong> career progression<br />
from a developmental perspective. Attention is given to understand<strong>in</strong>g<br />
the educ<strong>at</strong>ional, psychological, and social factors which<br />
<strong>in</strong>fluence educ<strong>at</strong>ional and voc<strong>at</strong>ional decision mak<strong>in</strong>g. The use <strong>of</strong><br />
voc<strong>at</strong>ional and educ<strong>at</strong>ional assessment to advise students and to facilit<strong>at</strong>e<br />
<strong>school</strong> to work and college plann<strong>in</strong>g is <strong>in</strong>cluded. Focus is<br />
placed on understand<strong>in</strong>g the resources necessary to assist adolescents<br />
<strong>in</strong> mak<strong>in</strong>g m<strong>at</strong>ure post high <strong>school</strong> plans. The use <strong>of</strong> technology and<br />
resources to facilit<strong>at</strong>e voc<strong>at</strong>ional, career, and college counsel<strong>in</strong>g and<br />
advis<strong>in</strong>g are <strong>in</strong>tegr<strong>at</strong>ed with<strong>in</strong> the course through demonstr<strong>at</strong>ions<br />
and opportunities for practice. Prerequisites: SCP 510 Pr<strong>of</strong>essional<br />
Orient<strong>at</strong>ion to Counsel<strong>in</strong>g 3 credits
The vision <strong>of</strong> the program is to <strong>gradu<strong>at</strong>e</strong> counselors<br />
who <strong>at</strong>ta<strong>in</strong> the highest st<strong>at</strong>e and n<strong>at</strong>ional standards on<br />
their way to becom<strong>in</strong>g leaders <strong>in</strong> the field.<br />
SCP 625 Neuropsychology <strong>of</strong> Learn<strong>in</strong>g and Behavior<br />
Build<strong>in</strong>g upon found<strong>at</strong>ion courses <strong>in</strong> learn<strong>in</strong>g theory and typical<br />
and <strong>at</strong>ypical child and adolescent development, this advanced<br />
course <strong>in</strong>troduces students to neuropsychological pr<strong>in</strong>ciples underly<strong>in</strong>g<br />
learn<strong>in</strong>g and behavior disorders <strong>in</strong> children and adolescents.<br />
Students become acqua<strong>in</strong>ted with the neuropsychological<br />
basis <strong>of</strong> learn<strong>in</strong>g and behavior disorders <strong>in</strong>clud<strong>in</strong>g read<strong>in</strong>g, m<strong>at</strong>h,<br />
and language disorders as well as nonverbal learn<strong>in</strong>g disorders,<br />
disorders on the autistic spectrum, disorders <strong>of</strong> <strong>at</strong>tention, and executive<br />
function<strong>in</strong>g deficits. With this found<strong>at</strong>ion, students are<br />
more <strong>in</strong>formed about various neurodevelopmental disorders, evidence<br />
based tre<strong>at</strong>ments, and accommod<strong>at</strong>ions for pre<strong>school</strong><br />
through high <strong>school</strong> age children. A review <strong>of</strong> psychopharmacological<br />
<strong>in</strong>terventions for the lay person is <strong>in</strong>cluded. The <strong>in</strong>terpret<strong>at</strong>ion<br />
<strong>of</strong> psychological and neuropsychological assessments and<br />
the present<strong>at</strong>ion <strong>of</strong> these results to educ<strong>at</strong>ors and parents is a focus<br />
<strong>in</strong> order to <strong>in</strong>form <strong>school</strong> <strong>in</strong>terventions, and promote improved<br />
learn<strong>in</strong>g and personal/social and career outcomes for all students.<br />
Prerequisites: SCP 520 Psychology <strong>of</strong> Learn<strong>in</strong>g and Motiv<strong>at</strong>ion,<br />
SCP 540 Introduction to Research and Program Evalu<strong>at</strong>ion, SCP<br />
545 Human Growth and Development through the Lifespan,<br />
SCP 560 Psychological and Educ<strong>at</strong>ional Assessment 3 credits<br />
SCP 630 Intervention Str<strong>at</strong>egies: Social and Emotional<br />
This course builds upon <strong>in</strong>troductory counsel<strong>in</strong>g and development<br />
courses and provides <strong>school</strong> counselors with empiricallybased<br />
prevention and <strong>in</strong>tervention str<strong>at</strong>egies for problems which<br />
impact the learn<strong>in</strong>g and development <strong>of</strong> children and adolescents<br />
<strong>in</strong> PreK-12 <strong>school</strong> sett<strong>in</strong>gs. Topics to be covered <strong>in</strong>clude physical,<br />
emotional and sexual abuse, violence, divorce, substance abuse,<br />
grief, war, and terror. Prevention and tre<strong>at</strong>ment <strong>of</strong> childhood and<br />
adolescent disorders such as depression, anxiety, Attention<br />
Deficit-Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), behavioral disorders<br />
and suicide will be <strong>in</strong>cluded. Practicum experiences and course<br />
work are <strong>in</strong>tegr<strong>at</strong>ed. Prerequisites: SCP 535 Group Counsel<strong>in</strong>g<br />
and Leadership, SCP 545 Human Growth and Development<br />
through the Lifespan, SCP 640 Developmental Psychop<strong>at</strong>hology<br />
3 credits<br />
SCP 635 Intervention Str<strong>at</strong>egies: Academic and Learn<strong>in</strong>g<br />
Build<strong>in</strong>g on a found<strong>at</strong>ion <strong>of</strong> counsel<strong>in</strong>g, development, learn<strong>in</strong>g,<br />
and teach<strong>in</strong>g theories this course focuses on str<strong>at</strong>egies for prevention<br />
<strong>of</strong> and <strong>in</strong>tervention with academic problems th<strong>at</strong> <strong>in</strong>terfere<br />
with learn<strong>in</strong>g outcomes. Research based str<strong>at</strong>egies th<strong>at</strong> focus on<br />
<strong>school</strong> wide, large and small groups, and <strong>in</strong>dividual <strong>in</strong>terventions<br />
are emphasized. Competency <strong>in</strong> provid<strong>in</strong>g effective <strong>in</strong>terventions<br />
for group and <strong>in</strong>dependent work skills, organiz<strong>at</strong>ion and study<br />
str<strong>at</strong>egies, learn<strong>in</strong>g str<strong>at</strong>egies, mnemonic, read<strong>in</strong>g, m<strong>at</strong>h and content<br />
area str<strong>at</strong>egies, as well as test tak<strong>in</strong>g and homework is taught<br />
us<strong>in</strong>g case study and demonstr<strong>at</strong>ion approaches. D<strong>at</strong>a based outcomes<br />
assessment and report<strong>in</strong>g is emphasized to evalu<strong>at</strong>e the effectiveness<br />
<strong>of</strong> prevention and <strong>in</strong>tervention str<strong>at</strong>egies <strong>in</strong> improv<strong>in</strong>g<br />
learn<strong>in</strong>g and academic outcomes for all students. Practicum experiences<br />
are <strong>in</strong>tegr<strong>at</strong>ed with course work. Prerequisites: SCP 520<br />
Psychology <strong>of</strong> Learn<strong>in</strong>g and Motiv<strong>at</strong>ion, SCP 535 Group Counsel<strong>in</strong>g<br />
and Leadership, SCP 545 Human Growth and Development<br />
through the Lifespan, SCP 625 Neuropsychology <strong>of</strong><br />
Learn<strong>in</strong>g and Behavior (concurrently) 3 credits<br />
SCP 640 Developmental Psychop<strong>at</strong>hology<br />
A rapid growth <strong>in</strong> research <strong>in</strong> child development and cl<strong>in</strong>ical<br />
child psychology has led to the expand<strong>in</strong>g field <strong>of</strong> developmental<br />
psychop<strong>at</strong>hology. Developmental psychop<strong>at</strong>hology comb<strong>in</strong>es research<br />
<strong>in</strong> child development and cl<strong>in</strong>ical child and adolescent psychology<br />
to better understand the conceptual frameworks,<br />
characteristics, developmental course, contexts and outcomes <strong>of</strong><br />
psychop<strong>at</strong>hology <strong>in</strong> children and adolescence. An ecological approach<br />
is emphasized <strong>in</strong> the development <strong>of</strong> child and adolescent<br />
psychop<strong>at</strong>hology and the <strong>in</strong>fluence <strong>of</strong> contexts <strong>in</strong> the development<br />
<strong>of</strong> psychop<strong>at</strong>hology and its effect on <strong>school</strong>s and families.<br />
Risk and protective factors as well as assessment and tre<strong>at</strong>ment <strong>of</strong><br />
child and adolescent disorders is presented us<strong>in</strong>g current research<br />
to emphasize the role <strong>of</strong> developmental processes, contexts, and<br />
the <strong>in</strong>teractive n<strong>at</strong>ure <strong>of</strong> development th<strong>at</strong> <strong>in</strong>fluences adaptive<br />
and maladaptive function<strong>in</strong>g. Prerequisites: SCP 520 Psychology<br />
<strong>of</strong> Learn<strong>in</strong>g and Motiv<strong>at</strong>ion, SCP 545 Human Growth and Development<br />
through the Lifespan, SCP 560 Psychological and Educ<strong>at</strong>ional<br />
Assessment 3 credits<br />
“the personalized<br />
n<strong>at</strong>ure <strong>of</strong> the<br />
experience is<br />
extraord<strong>in</strong>ary.”<br />
“among the many benefits <strong>of</strong><br />
the School Counsel<strong>in</strong>g program,<br />
the most extraord<strong>in</strong>ary has to<br />
be the personalized n<strong>at</strong>ure <strong>of</strong><br />
the experience.<br />
Classes are kept small and pr<strong>of</strong>essors<br />
take a personal <strong>in</strong>terest <strong>in</strong><br />
every student. the result is a<br />
tremendous sense <strong>of</strong> communic<strong>at</strong>ion,<br />
comfort, and belong<strong>in</strong>g th<strong>at</strong><br />
ensures students are follow<strong>in</strong>g<br />
their goals and achiev<strong>in</strong>g their potential.<br />
It was a gre<strong>at</strong> experience!”<br />
Karen mcQuade, cags ’08<br />
Head <strong>of</strong> Guidance<br />
West Boylston Middle/High School<br />
West Boylston, MA<br />
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course Descriptions<br />
SCP 800 Cl<strong>in</strong>ical Practicum and Sem<strong>in</strong>ar: School Counselor,<br />
Guidance PreK-8<br />
This cl<strong>in</strong>ical practicum is conducted <strong>in</strong> accordance with Massachusetts<br />
<strong>school</strong> guidance counselor PreK-8 licensure regul<strong>at</strong>ions for the<br />
Initial license. The student completes the three day a week practicum<br />
under the direction <strong>of</strong> the college supervisor and the immedi<strong>at</strong>e supervision<br />
<strong>of</strong> a <strong>school</strong> counselor who is licensed <strong>in</strong> the field <strong>at</strong> the<br />
PreK-8 level. Students are evalu<strong>at</strong>ed us<strong>in</strong>g pr<strong>of</strong>essional and educ<strong>at</strong>ional<br />
standards for <strong>school</strong> counselors. Students must meet specified<br />
criteria for the practicum. The sem<strong>in</strong>ar focuses on issues and str<strong>at</strong>egies<br />
for implement<strong>in</strong>g a comprehensive <strong>school</strong> counsel<strong>in</strong>g program<br />
<strong>in</strong>corpor<strong>at</strong><strong>in</strong>g technology for effective <strong>school</strong> counsel<strong>in</strong>g <strong>in</strong> grades<br />
PreK-8. Enrollment is limited to qualified m<strong>at</strong>ricul<strong>at</strong>ed <strong>gradu<strong>at</strong>e</strong> students.<br />
Prerequisites: Students must achieve a pass<strong>in</strong>g score on the<br />
Massachusetts Tests for Educ<strong>at</strong>ional Licensure, Communic<strong>at</strong>ion and<br />
Literacy Skills Test, and permission <strong>of</strong> Director <strong>of</strong> School Cousel<strong>in</strong>g<br />
Program 3 credits<br />
SCP 815 Cl<strong>in</strong>ical Practicum and Sem<strong>in</strong>ar: School Counselor,<br />
Guidance 5-12<br />
This cl<strong>in</strong>ical practicum is conducted <strong>in</strong> accordance with Massachusetts<br />
<strong>school</strong> guidance counselor 5-12 licensure regul<strong>at</strong>ions for the<br />
Initial license. The student completes the three day a week practicum<br />
under the direction <strong>of</strong> the college supervisor and the immedi<strong>at</strong>e supervision<br />
<strong>of</strong> a <strong>school</strong> counselor who is licensed <strong>in</strong> the field <strong>at</strong> the 5-<br />
12 level. Students are evalu<strong>at</strong>ed us<strong>in</strong>g pr<strong>of</strong>essional and educ<strong>at</strong>ional<br />
standards for <strong>school</strong> counselors. Students must meet specified criteria<br />
for the practicum. The sem<strong>in</strong>ar focuses on issues and str<strong>at</strong>egies<br />
for implement<strong>in</strong>g a comprehensive <strong>school</strong> counsel<strong>in</strong>g program <strong>in</strong>corpor<strong>at</strong><strong>in</strong>g<br />
technology for effective <strong>school</strong> counsel<strong>in</strong>g <strong>in</strong> grades 5-<br />
12. Enrollment is limited to qualified m<strong>at</strong>ricul<strong>at</strong>ed <strong>gradu<strong>at</strong>e</strong><br />
students. Prerequisites: Students must achieve a pass<strong>in</strong>g score on the<br />
Massachusetts Tests for Educ<strong>at</strong>ional Licensure, Communic<strong>at</strong>ion and<br />
Literacy Skills Test, and permission <strong>of</strong> Director <strong>of</strong> School Counsel<strong>in</strong>g<br />
program 3 credits<br />
SCP 850 Advanced Cl<strong>in</strong>ical Practicum and Sem<strong>in</strong>ar:<br />
School Counselor, Guidance PreK-8<br />
This advanced cl<strong>in</strong>ical practicum is conducted <strong>in</strong> accordance with<br />
Massachusetts <strong>school</strong> guidance counselor PreK-8 licensure regul<strong>at</strong>ions<br />
for the Initial license and is designed to further enhance and<br />
ref<strong>in</strong>e <strong>school</strong> counsel<strong>in</strong>g skills. The student completes a second semester<br />
three day a week a week practicum under the direction <strong>of</strong> the<br />
college supervisor and the immedi<strong>at</strong>e supervision <strong>of</strong> a <strong>school</strong> counselor<br />
who is licensed <strong>in</strong> the field <strong>at</strong> the PreK-8 level <strong>of</strong> certific<strong>at</strong>ion.<br />
Students are evalu<strong>at</strong>ed us<strong>in</strong>g pr<strong>of</strong>essional and educ<strong>at</strong>ional standards<br />
for <strong>school</strong> counselors. Students must meet specified criteria for the<br />
practicum. The sem<strong>in</strong>ar focuses on issues and str<strong>at</strong>egies for implement<strong>in</strong>g<br />
a comprehensive <strong>school</strong> counsel<strong>in</strong>g program <strong>in</strong>corpor<strong>at</strong><strong>in</strong>g<br />
technology for effective <strong>school</strong> counsel<strong>in</strong>g <strong>in</strong> grades PreK-8. Enrollment<br />
is limited to qualified m<strong>at</strong>ricul<strong>at</strong>ed <strong>gradu<strong>at</strong>e</strong> students. Students<br />
must achieve a pass<strong>in</strong>g score on the Massachusetts Teacher Communic<strong>at</strong>ion<br />
and Literacy Skills Test as a prerequisite for the practicum.<br />
Prerequisites: SCP 800 Cl<strong>in</strong>ical Practicum and Sem<strong>in</strong>ar PreK-8, and<br />
a pass<strong>in</strong>g score on the Massachusetts Tests for Educ<strong>at</strong>ional Licensure,<br />
Communic<strong>at</strong>ion and Literacy Skills Test<br />
3 credits<br />
SCP 865 Advanced Cl<strong>in</strong>ical Practicum and Sem<strong>in</strong>ar:<br />
School Counselor, Guidance 5-12<br />
This advanced cl<strong>in</strong>ical practicum is conducted <strong>in</strong> accordance with<br />
Massachusetts <strong>school</strong> (guidance) counselor Initial licensure regul<strong>at</strong>ions<br />
and is designed to further enhance and ref<strong>in</strong>e <strong>school</strong> counsel<strong>in</strong>g<br />
skills. The student completes a second semester <strong>of</strong> practicum (three<br />
days a week) under the direction <strong>of</strong> a college supervisor and under<br />
the immedi<strong>at</strong>e supervision <strong>of</strong> a <strong>school</strong> counselor who is licensed <strong>in</strong><br />
the field <strong>at</strong> the level <strong>of</strong> certific<strong>at</strong>ion sought. Students are evalu<strong>at</strong>ed<br />
us<strong>in</strong>g pr<strong>of</strong>essional and ethical standards for <strong>school</strong> counselors. Students<br />
must meet specified criteria for the practicum. The sem<strong>in</strong>ar<br />
focuses on issues and str<strong>at</strong>egies for implement<strong>in</strong>g a comprehensive<br />
<strong>school</strong> counsel<strong>in</strong>g program <strong>in</strong>corpor<strong>at</strong><strong>in</strong>g technology for effective<br />
<strong>school</strong> counsel<strong>in</strong>g <strong>in</strong> grades 5-12. Enrollment is limited to qualified<br />
m<strong>at</strong>ricul<strong>at</strong>ed <strong>gradu<strong>at</strong>e</strong> students. Students must achieve a pass<strong>in</strong>g<br />
score on the Massachusetts Teacher Communic<strong>at</strong>ion and Literacy<br />
Skills Test as a prerequisite for the practicum. Prerequisites: SCP<br />
815 Cl<strong>in</strong>ical Practicum and Sem<strong>in</strong>ar 5-12, and a pass<strong>in</strong>g score on<br />
the Massachusetts Tests for Educ<strong>at</strong>ional Licensure, Communic<strong>at</strong>ion<br />
and Literacy Skills Test 3 credits<br />
SCP 730 Special Topics <strong>in</strong> School Counsel<strong>in</strong>g: PreK-8, 5-12<br />
This course is designed to address contemporary topics and issues<br />
<strong>in</strong> <strong>school</strong> counsel<strong>in</strong>g. Topics are chosen based on <strong>in</strong>terest and relevance<br />
to <strong>school</strong> counsel<strong>in</strong>g practice. This course allows students the<br />
opportunity to exam<strong>in</strong>e current issues <strong>in</strong> gre<strong>at</strong>er detail than would<br />
be possible <strong>in</strong> other course <strong>of</strong>fer<strong>in</strong>gs. Prerequisites: none 3 credits<br />
SCP 750 Directed Study<br />
The student, <strong>in</strong> conjunction with a faculty advisor designs and conducts<br />
a critical study <strong>of</strong> a topic <strong>of</strong> <strong>in</strong>terest, a curriculum based project,<br />
a research study, a field experience, a practicum or an <strong>in</strong>ternship.<br />
Prerequisites: none 3 credits
adm<strong>in</strong>istr<strong>at</strong>ion and faculty<br />
School Counsel<strong>in</strong>g Program<br />
Kennedy, Room 149<br />
Phone: (508)767-7430 Fax: (508)767-7263<br />
Adm<strong>in</strong>istr<strong>at</strong>ion<br />
Mary Ann Mariani<br />
(508)767-7087 / mmariani@<strong>assumption</strong>.edu<br />
Director, School Counsel<strong>in</strong>g Program<br />
Director, Institute for School Counsel<strong>in</strong>g<br />
and School Psychology<br />
Carla DeSantis<br />
(508)767-7430 / cadesantis@<strong>assumption</strong>.edu<br />
Department Secretary, School Counsel<strong>in</strong>g Program<br />
Adrian O. Dumas<br />
(508)767-7365 / adumas@<strong>assumption</strong>.edu<br />
Director <strong>of</strong> Gradu<strong>at</strong>e Enrollment Management & Services<br />
F<strong>in</strong>ancial Aid<br />
fa@<strong>assumption</strong>.edu<br />
F<strong>in</strong>ancial Aid Gradu<strong>at</strong>e Advisor<br />
Faculty & Lecturers<br />
M. June Allard<br />
(508)767-7091 / jallard@<strong>assumption</strong>.edu<br />
Lecturer, School Counsel<strong>in</strong>g (2005).<br />
A.B., M.A., Ph.D., Michigan St<strong>at</strong>e University, 1965.<br />
Marta Carlson<br />
(508)767-7275 / mcarlson@<strong>assumption</strong>.edu<br />
Lecturer, School Counsel<strong>in</strong>g (2008).<br />
Associ<strong>at</strong>e Director, Student Development and Counsel<strong>in</strong>g<br />
Center/Personal Counselor (1999). B.A., Providence College;<br />
M.A., Lesley University; Ph.D., Syracuse University, 1998.<br />
Janice M. Chiappone<br />
Lecturer, School Counsel<strong>in</strong>g (2006).<br />
B.A., Stonehill College; M.A., Fram<strong>in</strong>gham St<strong>at</strong>e College;<br />
Ph.D., University <strong>of</strong> Maryland, 1984.<br />
Paul Dufault<br />
(508)767-7091 / pdufault@<strong>assumption</strong>.edu<br />
Practicum Coord<strong>in</strong><strong>at</strong>or. Lecturer, School Counsel<strong>in</strong>g (2006).<br />
B.A., M.Ed., Worcester St<strong>at</strong>e College; M.A., Assumption<br />
College, 1977.<br />
Shanna O’Grady Frost<br />
Lecturer, School Counsel<strong>in</strong>g (2006).<br />
B.A., Fram<strong>in</strong>gham St<strong>at</strong>e College; M.A., Assumption College;<br />
C.A.G.S. <strong>in</strong> Counsel<strong>in</strong>g Psychology, Anna Maria College, 1980.<br />
Calv<strong>in</strong> Hill<br />
cahill@<strong>assumption</strong>.edu<br />
Lecturer, School Counsel<strong>in</strong>g Program (2008).<br />
B.A., Bethany College; M.S., Emporia St<strong>at</strong>e University;<br />
Ph.D., Howard University, 2004.<br />
Keith Lahika<strong>in</strong>en<br />
(508)767-7214 / klahikai@<strong>assumption</strong>.edu<br />
Assistant Pr<strong>of</strong>essor, Human Services & Rehabilit<strong>at</strong>ion (2008).<br />
B.A., Assumption College; M.S., Fitchburg St<strong>at</strong>e College;<br />
Psy.D., Massachusetts School <strong>of</strong> Pr<strong>of</strong>essional Psychology, 2001.<br />
Christopher J. Lopes<br />
Lecturer, School Counsel<strong>in</strong>g (2006).<br />
A.A., Dean Junior College; B.A., Clark University; M.S., C.A.G.S.,<br />
Northeastern University; Ph.D., University <strong>of</strong> Rhode Island, 2005.<br />
Peter D. Marano<br />
Lecturer, School Counsel<strong>in</strong>g (2006).<br />
B.A., M.A., C.A.G.S., Assumption College, 1998.<br />
Mary Ann Mariani<br />
(508)767-7087 / mmariani@<strong>assumption</strong>.edu<br />
Visit<strong>in</strong>g Assistant Pr<strong>of</strong>essor, Human Services and Rehabilit<strong>at</strong>ion<br />
Studies (2007).<br />
B.A., M.Ed., Ph.D., Boston College, 1990.<br />
Gary Mitchell<br />
gmitchell@<strong>assumption</strong>.edu<br />
Lecturer, School Counsel<strong>in</strong>g (2006).<br />
B.S., Fitchburg St<strong>at</strong>e College; M.Ed., Northeastern University;<br />
C.A.G.S., Anna Maria College, 1981.<br />
James Soldner<br />
(508)767-7234 / jsoldner@<strong>assumption</strong>.edu<br />
Assistant Pr<strong>of</strong>essor, Human Services & Rehabilit<strong>at</strong>ion (2009).<br />
B.A., University <strong>of</strong> Wiscons<strong>in</strong>; M.S., Ph.D., Southern Ill<strong>in</strong>ois<br />
University, 2009.<br />
Evans Tsoules<br />
(508)767-7089 / etsoules@<strong>assumption</strong>.edu<br />
Coord<strong>in</strong><strong>at</strong>or <strong>of</strong> the Institute for School Counsel<strong>in</strong>g and School<br />
Psychology. Lecturer, Psychology (2004). B.A., Clark University;<br />
M.A., Assumption College; Ed.D., Clark University, 1982.<br />
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academic <strong>in</strong>form<strong>at</strong>ion<br />
Academic Grievance Procedure<br />
If a student has a grievance concern<strong>in</strong>g grades and other academic<br />
issues he/she may seek resolution through the Academic<br />
Grievance Procedure. The academic grievance procedure process<br />
and criteria may be obta<strong>in</strong>ed from the Gradu<strong>at</strong>e School <strong>of</strong>fice.<br />
Academic Honesty<br />
Represent<strong>in</strong>g the work <strong>of</strong> another as your own is a viol<strong>at</strong>ion <strong>of</strong><br />
fundamental pr<strong>in</strong>ciples <strong>of</strong> truthfulness and an <strong>of</strong>fense aga<strong>in</strong>st<br />
the academic community. Academic dishonesty may result <strong>in</strong><br />
the student fail<strong>in</strong>g the course, <strong>at</strong> the discretion <strong>of</strong> the <strong>in</strong>structor.<br />
Academic dishonesty <strong>in</strong>cludes che<strong>at</strong><strong>in</strong>g on exam<strong>in</strong><strong>at</strong>ions, as well<br />
as plagiarism (failure to credit properly the ideas, organiz<strong>at</strong>ion <strong>of</strong><br />
m<strong>at</strong>erial or phras<strong>in</strong>g <strong>of</strong> another, <strong>in</strong>clud<strong>in</strong>g the use <strong>of</strong> term paper<br />
or reference paper services).<br />
Submitt<strong>in</strong>g one’s own work, <strong>in</strong> part or <strong>in</strong> whole, to more than<br />
one <strong>in</strong>structor without proper notific<strong>at</strong>ion is also academically<br />
dishonest and subject to appropri<strong>at</strong>e discipl<strong>in</strong>ary action.<br />
Accommod<strong>at</strong>ions for Students with Disabilities<br />
Students with learn<strong>in</strong>g disabilities, ADHD/ADD, chronic medical<br />
conditions, physical disabilities, or psychi<strong>at</strong>ric disabilities who<br />
plan to request academic accommod<strong>at</strong>ions must self-identify and<br />
provide appropri<strong>at</strong>e recent document<strong>at</strong>ion <strong>of</strong> disability to the<br />
Director <strong>of</strong> Disability Services. Individual Educ<strong>at</strong>ion Plans (IEP)<br />
and 504 Plans are not considered document<strong>at</strong>ion and do not carry<br />
over to higher educ<strong>at</strong>ion. Document<strong>at</strong>ion guidel<strong>in</strong>es are available<br />
<strong>at</strong>: www.<strong>assumption</strong>.edu/acad/ASC/disabilities.html.<br />
Once document<strong>at</strong>ion has been reviewed by the college, the<br />
student must schedule a meet<strong>in</strong>g with the Director <strong>of</strong> Disability<br />
Services. Dur<strong>in</strong>g this meet<strong>in</strong>g, the student and director will<br />
determ<strong>in</strong>e reasonable accommod<strong>at</strong>ions. Please be aware th<strong>at</strong><br />
some accommod<strong>at</strong>ions may take up to 12 weeks to implement.<br />
Students are strongly advised to beg<strong>in</strong> the process <strong>of</strong> self-identific<strong>at</strong>ion,<br />
eligibility, and accommod<strong>at</strong>ion determ<strong>in</strong><strong>at</strong>ion well before<br />
the start <strong>of</strong> the semester <strong>in</strong> order to provide the college with<br />
reasonable notice.<br />
Students must request accommod<strong>at</strong>ions each semester. Students<br />
who are registered with Disability Services will receive an e-mail<br />
rem<strong>in</strong>der, sent to their Assumption.edu email account <strong>at</strong> the start<br />
<strong>of</strong> each semester.<br />
Audit<br />
With permission <strong>of</strong> the Program Director, a Special Student or,<br />
<strong>in</strong> special cases, a m<strong>at</strong>ricul<strong>at</strong>ed student may audit a course. The<br />
fee is one-half <strong>of</strong> the regular three-credit-hour fee. A student who<br />
changes st<strong>at</strong>us from credit to audit after the seventh week <strong>of</strong><br />
classes (or, <strong>in</strong> summer sessions, after the third week) must have<br />
permission <strong>of</strong> the Program Director and the Dean <strong>of</strong> the Gradu<strong>at</strong>e<br />
School. No refund is available to those who change st<strong>at</strong>us from<br />
degree credit to audit. All changes must be processed by the<br />
registrar prior to the last class meet<strong>in</strong>g.<br />
Class Attendance<br />
All students must <strong>at</strong>tend class whenever an announced test, quiz,<br />
oral or written exam<strong>in</strong><strong>at</strong>ion is given and whenever a report or<br />
paper is due. In addition, <strong>in</strong>structors have the prerog<strong>at</strong>ive <strong>of</strong><br />
establish<strong>in</strong>g specific <strong>at</strong>tendance requirements <strong>in</strong> their own courses.<br />
Each student has the responsibility to keep fully <strong>in</strong>formed <strong>of</strong> class<br />
assignments, special activities and exam<strong>in</strong><strong>at</strong>ions <strong>of</strong> all types, and<br />
to meet the requirements <strong>of</strong> the course.<br />
Course Withdrawals/Additions<br />
Course Withdrawals (“drop”)<br />
Students may withdraw from a course <strong>at</strong> any time up to the eighth<br />
class meet<strong>in</strong>g. To withdraw from a course, the student must notify<br />
the program <strong>of</strong>fice <strong>of</strong> his/her <strong>in</strong>tent to withdraw and request<br />
th<strong>at</strong> a withdrawal form be processed. The d<strong>at</strong>e <strong>of</strong> withdrawal is the<br />
d<strong>at</strong>e on which the student notified the program <strong>of</strong>fice. A student<br />
may be adm<strong>in</strong>istr<strong>at</strong>ively withdrawn upon determ<strong>in</strong><strong>at</strong>ion th<strong>at</strong><br />
he/she has not <strong>at</strong>tended class sessions. See the F<strong>in</strong>ancial<br />
Inform<strong>at</strong>ion section for the tuition refund schedule.<br />
Course Additions (“add”)<br />
Students may register for a course up to one week after the start<br />
<strong>of</strong> any given course. No additions are permitted beyond th<strong>at</strong> d<strong>at</strong>e.<br />
Unusual Circumstances<br />
Where illness or extraord<strong>in</strong>ary circumstances require a student<br />
to withdraw after the eighth class meet<strong>in</strong>g, the student may<br />
submit a written st<strong>at</strong>ement to the Program Director request<strong>in</strong>g<br />
a withdrawal from the course(s).<br />
Course Repe<strong>at</strong> Policy<br />
When a student earns a C+ or lower, the student may either repe<strong>at</strong><br />
the course, if it is a specific requirement, or if it is an elective,<br />
replace it with a course which s<strong>at</strong>isfies the same requirement. The<br />
student may repe<strong>at</strong> or replace the course only once.<br />
If the orig<strong>in</strong>al course is repe<strong>at</strong>ed or replaced the higher <strong>of</strong><br />
the two grades prevails, the low grade appears with no hours<br />
<strong>at</strong>tempted or earned and the orig<strong>in</strong>al grade is removed from the<br />
cumul<strong>at</strong>ive average.<br />
Students must request to repe<strong>at</strong> or replace a course <strong>in</strong> writ<strong>in</strong>g<br />
to the Program Director.
Directed Studies<br />
Directed <strong>studies</strong> are allowed on a limited basis with the permission<br />
<strong>of</strong> the Pr<strong>of</strong>essor and the Program Director. Students <strong>in</strong><br />
the School Counsel<strong>in</strong>g program may take no more than two<br />
directed <strong>studies</strong>.<br />
Enrollment St<strong>at</strong>us<br />
A student who is enrolled <strong>in</strong> n<strong>in</strong>e or more credits dur<strong>in</strong>g the Fall<br />
and Spr<strong>in</strong>g semesters is considered a full-time student. All others<br />
are considered part-time students.<br />
Grad<strong>in</strong>g<br />
The grades are as follows: A, A–, B+, B, B–, C+, C, C–, D+, D,<br />
D–, and F.<br />
A grade <strong>of</strong> “C+” or lower is not acceptable for credit. Failures<br />
are not removed from the student transcript.<br />
The “I” (Incomplete) is given when a student for reasonable<br />
cause does not complete the requirements <strong>of</strong> a course. If the<br />
Incomplete is not changed to a grade by the mark<strong>in</strong>g time <strong>of</strong> the<br />
follow<strong>in</strong>g semester, the grade will be changed autom<strong>at</strong>ically to a<br />
Failure. In extenu<strong>at</strong><strong>in</strong>g circumstances, the program director may<br />
petition the Dean <strong>of</strong> the Gradu<strong>at</strong>e School for an extension to<br />
complete the work <strong>in</strong> the course.<br />
The “W” on a transcript signifies th<strong>at</strong> the student has <strong>of</strong>ficially<br />
withdrawn from a course.<br />
A m<strong>in</strong>imum QPA <strong>of</strong> 3.0 is required for gradu<strong>at</strong>ion.<br />
Program Dismissal<br />
The College reserves the right to dismiss students for poor<br />
academic performance, academic dishonesty, or unpr<strong>of</strong>essional<br />
behavior.<br />
Program Time Limit<br />
All requirements for the Master’s degree and the CAGS must<br />
be s<strong>at</strong>isfied with<strong>in</strong> seven calendar years. In unusual cases, and<br />
on the written request <strong>of</strong> the student, exceptions to this limit<br />
may be recommended to the Dean <strong>of</strong> the Gradu<strong>at</strong>e School by<br />
the Program Director.<br />
Transfer credits<br />
Gradu<strong>at</strong>e work completed <strong>at</strong> other <strong>in</strong>stitutions prior to acceptance<br />
as a degree candid<strong>at</strong>e may be <strong>of</strong>fered <strong>in</strong> partial fulfillment <strong>of</strong> the<br />
course requirements with the approval <strong>of</strong> the Program Director<br />
and the Dean <strong>of</strong> the Gradu<strong>at</strong>e School. No more than six credits<br />
may be considered for transfer. These credits should have<br />
been earned with<strong>in</strong> seven years prior to the d<strong>at</strong>e on which the<br />
Assumption College <strong>gradu<strong>at</strong>e</strong> degree is <strong>of</strong>ficially conferred.<br />
Students are to submit an <strong>of</strong>ficial transcript <strong>of</strong> record to the<br />
Program Director when request<strong>in</strong>g approval <strong>of</strong> advanced credits.<br />
No transfer <strong>of</strong> credit will be approved until the student has completed<br />
twelve credits <strong>of</strong> <strong>gradu<strong>at</strong>e</strong> work <strong>at</strong> Assumption College.<br />
A student who receives advanced credit is not exempt from any<br />
part <strong>of</strong> the comprehensive exam<strong>in</strong><strong>at</strong>ions.<br />
Once admitted <strong>in</strong>to the program, students must obta<strong>in</strong> the<br />
permission <strong>of</strong> both the Program Director and the Dean <strong>of</strong> the<br />
Gradu<strong>at</strong>e School to take courses <strong>at</strong> another <strong>in</strong>stitution.<br />
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f<strong>in</strong>ancial <strong>in</strong>form<strong>at</strong>ion<br />
Tuition and Fees<br />
Tuition / 2010-2011 Academic Year:<br />
Per 3 credit course $ 1509.00<br />
Per 4 credit course $ 2012.00<br />
Per credit<br />
Fees:<br />
$ 503.00<br />
Applic<strong>at</strong>ion Fee $ 30.00<br />
Registr<strong>at</strong>ion Fee (per semester) $ 20.00<br />
Gradu<strong>at</strong>e Degree Audit Fee*<br />
*fee is assessed one time only<br />
$ 100.00<br />
Promissory Note Default Fee $ 100.00<br />
Health Insurance:<br />
Massachusetts St<strong>at</strong>e Law requires th<strong>at</strong> any student enrolled <strong>in</strong> six (6)<br />
or more credits <strong>in</strong> the fall or spr<strong>in</strong>g semester must submit evidence<br />
<strong>of</strong> health <strong>in</strong>surance coverage or the student will be autom<strong>at</strong>ically<br />
enrolled <strong>in</strong> and billed for the College’s <strong>in</strong>surance plan.<br />
Payment:<br />
All checks should be made payable to Assumption College.<br />
Tuition may be paid by check or credit card. Assumption accepts<br />
MasterCard, VISA, or Discover. F<strong>in</strong>ancial aid, loans, payments<br />
deferred payment plans, etc., must be received by the payment due<br />
d<strong>at</strong>e <strong>of</strong> each semester. All fees and policies are subject to change<br />
without notice <strong>at</strong> the discretion <strong>of</strong> the Trustees <strong>of</strong> the College.<br />
The applic<strong>at</strong>ion fee should be sent directly to the Gradu<strong>at</strong>e School<br />
<strong>of</strong>fice. The applic<strong>at</strong>ion fee is waived for Assumption College<br />
m<strong>at</strong>ricul<strong>at</strong>ed students and alumni.<br />
Assumption’s policy is th<strong>at</strong> full tuition and registr<strong>at</strong>ion fee<br />
payment is due <strong>at</strong> the time <strong>of</strong> course registr<strong>at</strong>ion. Any outstand<strong>in</strong>g<br />
tuition and/or fee balances must be paid before a student’s grades<br />
are released or a degree is conferred.<br />
Academic Support Center<br />
The study skills <strong>gradu<strong>at</strong>e</strong> assistant works with students <strong>in</strong>terested<br />
<strong>in</strong> learn<strong>in</strong>g study skills, students on Conditional Enrollment or<br />
Academic Prob<strong>at</strong>ion, and students with learn<strong>in</strong>g disabilities.<br />
Interested candid<strong>at</strong>es should contact the Director <strong>of</strong> the Academic<br />
Support Center <strong>at</strong> (508) 767-7170 for details.<br />
Altern<strong>at</strong>ive Loans<br />
Priv<strong>at</strong>e loan options are available. Contact the F<strong>in</strong>ancial Aid Office <strong>at</strong><br />
(508) 767-7158 for <strong>in</strong>form<strong>at</strong>ion.<br />
Career Plann<strong>in</strong>g<br />
Full-time <strong>gradu<strong>at</strong>e</strong> students are eligible for a limited number <strong>of</strong> Career<br />
Plann<strong>in</strong>g Gradu<strong>at</strong>e Assistant positions which provide stipend and/or<br />
tuition remission benefits. Contact the Director <strong>of</strong> Career Services,<br />
Student Development & Counsel<strong>in</strong>g Center (SDCC) <strong>at</strong> (508) 767-<br />
7409 for details.<br />
Employer Tuition Reimbursement<br />
Students are encouraged to contact their employer’s Human Resource<br />
Department to <strong>in</strong>quire about any available tuition benefits. Students<br />
are expected to pay <strong>in</strong> full <strong>at</strong> the time <strong>of</strong> registr<strong>at</strong>ion and then comply<br />
with their <strong>in</strong>dividual employer’s reimbursement policies. If a student’s<br />
employer has a Promissory Note agreement with Assumption College<br />
and the student is eligible for his/her employer’s tuition benefit, the<br />
student is required to sign a supplemental Assumption “Promissory<br />
Note.” In the event th<strong>at</strong> the student defaults on the terms <strong>of</strong> the<br />
promissory note, the student will be assessed a default fee.<br />
Extended Payment Plan<br />
Tuition Pay <strong>of</strong>fers <strong>gradu<strong>at</strong>e</strong> students a low cost extended payment<br />
plan. This is not a loan program, there are no <strong>in</strong>terest charges. The<br />
applic<strong>at</strong>ion fee for the fall or spr<strong>in</strong>g semester, if applied <strong>in</strong>dividually,<br />
is $35. If a student applies for the fall and spr<strong>in</strong>g semesters <strong>at</strong> the same<br />
time the fee is $60. The first payment for the fall semester is due<br />
August 1. The first payment for the spr<strong>in</strong>g semester is due December<br />
1. Summer sessions are not eligible. Applic<strong>at</strong>ions are available from<br />
the F<strong>in</strong>ance <strong>of</strong>fice <strong>at</strong> (508) 767-7471.<br />
Federal Stafford Student Loans<br />
Federal aid is available <strong>in</strong> the form <strong>of</strong> loans for both U.S. citizens and<br />
permanent residents. The amount <strong>of</strong> Federal f<strong>in</strong>ancial aid is based on<br />
the cost <strong>of</strong> educ<strong>at</strong>ion less the amount you are expected to contribute<br />
toward th<strong>at</strong> cost. Federal loans can be up to $20,500 (subsidized and<br />
unsubsidized) per year, but cannot exceed the comb<strong>in</strong>ed under<strong>gradu<strong>at</strong>e</strong><br />
and <strong>gradu<strong>at</strong>e</strong> aggreg<strong>at</strong>e limit.<br />
To apply for a Federal student loan, unconditionally accepted fulltime<br />
(9 credits/semester) and half-time (6 credits/semester) students<br />
must complete the FAFSA form (see www.fafsa.gov). Students must<br />
also complete a Master Promissory Note (MPN) and an Entrance<br />
Interview (www.elmselect.com). Students can contact the F<strong>in</strong>ancial<br />
Aid Office for further assistance <strong>at</strong> (508) 767-7158.<br />
For additional <strong>in</strong>form<strong>at</strong>ion on subsidized and unsubsidized<br />
Stafford Loans and Gradu<strong>at</strong>e PLUS Loans, visit our web site <strong>at</strong><br />
www.<strong>assumption</strong>.edu/<strong>gradu<strong>at</strong>e</strong>.<br />
Student Affairs<br />
A limited number <strong>of</strong> positions are available through the Division<br />
<strong>of</strong> Student Affairs. Resident Director and Head Resident Assistant<br />
positions provide certa<strong>in</strong> tuition remission and hous<strong>in</strong>g benefits.<br />
Call the Office <strong>of</strong> Residential Life <strong>at</strong> (508) 767-7505 for details.<br />
One assistantship position is available through the Office <strong>of</strong> Student<br />
Activities. Call (508)767-7536 for <strong>in</strong>form<strong>at</strong>ion. One assistantship is<br />
available through the Office <strong>of</strong> Multicultural Affairs. Call (508) 767-<br />
7100 for <strong>in</strong>form<strong>at</strong>ion.<br />
Veterans’ Benefits<br />
Eligibility is based on the regul<strong>at</strong>ions issued by the Veterans’ Adm<strong>in</strong>istr<strong>at</strong>ion.<br />
Veterans should contact their Veterans’ Represent<strong>at</strong>ive or the<br />
Registrar’s Office for further <strong>in</strong>form<strong>at</strong>ion <strong>at</strong> (508) 767-7408.<br />
Voucher Use<br />
Students who are awarded Gradu<strong>at</strong>e Fellowships, Tra<strong>in</strong>eeships, or<br />
Assistantships <strong>in</strong> a <strong>gradu<strong>at</strong>e</strong> degree program are not permitted to use<br />
course vouchers to pay for courses th<strong>at</strong> are <strong>in</strong>cluded <strong>in</strong> their program<br />
<strong>of</strong> study.<br />
Refunds<br />
No consider<strong>at</strong>ion will be given to an applic<strong>at</strong>ion for a refund unless<br />
the student has given written notice to the Program Director <strong>at</strong> the<br />
time <strong>of</strong> withdrawal from a course. No fee paid, or any portion there<strong>of</strong>,<br />
is returnable as a m<strong>at</strong>ter <strong>of</strong> right upon a student’s withdrawal from<br />
the College. The “d<strong>at</strong>e <strong>of</strong> withdrawal” is the d<strong>at</strong>e on which the student<br />
has actually notified the Program Director <strong>in</strong> writ<strong>in</strong>g.<br />
Where illness, physical disability or extraord<strong>in</strong>ary circumstances<br />
require a student to leave, he/she may file with the Director <strong>of</strong><br />
Gradu<strong>at</strong>e Enrollment a written st<strong>at</strong>ement <strong>of</strong> the causes <strong>of</strong> such<br />
withdrawal, accompanied by a st<strong>at</strong>ement from the registrar giv<strong>in</strong>g<br />
the d<strong>at</strong>e <strong>of</strong> withdrawal.<br />
Refunds on tuition will be made accord<strong>in</strong>g to the follow<strong>in</strong>g schedule:<br />
Withdrawal prior to the 1st class session ................100%<br />
Withdrawal prior to the 2nd class session.................90%<br />
Withdrawal prior to the 3rd class session .................50%<br />
Withdrawal after the 3rd class session..........................0%
about <strong>assumption</strong> college<br />
College’s Mission<br />
Assumption College, rooted <strong>in</strong> the C<strong>at</strong>holic <strong>in</strong>tellectual tradition,<br />
strives to form <strong>gradu<strong>at</strong>e</strong>s known for critical <strong>in</strong>telligence, thoughtful<br />
citizenship and compassion<strong>at</strong>e service. We pursue these ambitious<br />
goals through a curriculum grounded <strong>in</strong> the liberal <strong>arts</strong> and<br />
extend<strong>in</strong>g to the doma<strong>in</strong> <strong>of</strong> pr<strong>of</strong>essional <strong>studies</strong>. Enlivened by the<br />
C<strong>at</strong>holic affirm<strong>at</strong>ion <strong>of</strong> the harmony <strong>of</strong> faith and reason, we aim,<br />
through the pursuit <strong>of</strong> truth, to transform the m<strong>in</strong>ds and he<strong>arts</strong><br />
<strong>of</strong> students. Assumption favors diversity and ecumenically<br />
welcomes all who share its goals.<br />
Assumptionist Sponsorship<br />
The order <strong>of</strong> the August<strong>in</strong>ians <strong>of</strong> the Assumption, founders <strong>of</strong><br />
Assumption College, was begun by an educ<strong>at</strong>or whose most<br />
cherished project was the establishment <strong>of</strong> a C<strong>at</strong>holic university.<br />
Fr. Emmanuel d’Alzon envisioned an <strong>in</strong>stitution committed to<br />
academic excellence. F<strong>at</strong>her d’Alzon was also devoted to help<strong>in</strong>g<br />
people learn, adapt, grow and change <strong>in</strong> various ways.<br />
Loc<strong>at</strong>ion<br />
Assumption College occupies 185 acres <strong>in</strong> Worcester, approxim<strong>at</strong>ely<br />
three miles from the center <strong>of</strong> the city. Worcester, the<br />
second largest city <strong>in</strong> New England, is loc<strong>at</strong>ed approxim<strong>at</strong>ely 50<br />
m<strong>in</strong>utes west <strong>of</strong> Boston. Cultural <strong>at</strong>tractions <strong>in</strong> Worcester <strong>in</strong>clude<br />
the American Antiquarian Society, the Worcester Art Museum<br />
and the Higg<strong>in</strong>s Armory Museum. The large college and<br />
university popul<strong>at</strong>ion <strong>in</strong> the area, as well as the DCU Center,<br />
<strong>at</strong>tracts an array <strong>of</strong> the<strong>at</strong>rical, musical and artistic groups each year.<br />
The city is a blend <strong>of</strong> various ethnic groups th<strong>at</strong> migr<strong>at</strong>ed to the<br />
area <strong>in</strong> the n<strong>in</strong>eteenth century and <strong>in</strong> recent times. Worcester is<br />
both an <strong>in</strong>dustrial center and a university community, home to 12<br />
<strong>in</strong>stitutions <strong>of</strong> higher learn<strong>in</strong>g th<strong>at</strong> constitute the Colleges <strong>of</strong> the<br />
Worcester Consortium.<br />
Accredit<strong>at</strong>ion<br />
Accredited by:<br />
New England Associ<strong>at</strong>ion <strong>of</strong> Schools and Colleges, Inc.<br />
Commonwealth <strong>of</strong> Massachusetts Department <strong>of</strong> Elementary<br />
& Secondary Educ<strong>at</strong>ion<br />
Council on Rehabilit<strong>at</strong>ion Educ<strong>at</strong>ion<br />
A member <strong>of</strong>:<br />
American Associ<strong>at</strong>ion <strong>of</strong> Colleges and Universities<br />
American Council on Educ<strong>at</strong>ion<br />
Associ<strong>at</strong>ion <strong>of</strong> C<strong>at</strong>holic Colleges and Universities<br />
Associ<strong>at</strong>ion <strong>of</strong> Cont<strong>in</strong>u<strong>in</strong>g Higher Educ<strong>at</strong>ion<br />
Associ<strong>at</strong>ion <strong>of</strong> Govern<strong>in</strong>g Boards <strong>of</strong> Universities and Colleges<br />
Associ<strong>at</strong>ion <strong>of</strong> Independent Colleges and Universities<br />
<strong>in</strong> Massachusetts<br />
Associ<strong>at</strong>ion <strong>of</strong> Teacher Educ<strong>at</strong>ion<br />
Council <strong>of</strong> Gradu<strong>at</strong>e Schools<br />
College Entrance Exam<strong>in</strong><strong>at</strong>ion Board<br />
Colleges <strong>of</strong> Worcester Consortium, Inc.<br />
Institute <strong>of</strong> Intern<strong>at</strong>ional Educ<strong>at</strong>ion<br />
Intern<strong>at</strong>ional Feder<strong>at</strong>ion <strong>of</strong> C<strong>at</strong>holic Universities<br />
Massachusetts Associ<strong>at</strong>ion <strong>of</strong> Colleges for Teacher Educ<strong>at</strong>ion<br />
N<strong>at</strong>ional Associ<strong>at</strong>ion <strong>of</strong> Independent Colleges and Universities<br />
N<strong>at</strong>ional Commission on Accredit<strong>at</strong>ion<br />
N<strong>at</strong>ional Council on Rehabilit<strong>at</strong>ion Educ<strong>at</strong>ion<br />
Affili<strong>at</strong>ed with:<br />
The Institute <strong>of</strong> August<strong>in</strong>ian Studies <strong>in</strong> Paris, France<br />
Gradu<strong>at</strong>e School<br />
La Maison Française, Rm 200<br />
Monday-Friday 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.<br />
For <strong>in</strong>form<strong>at</strong>ion, call (508) 767-7387<br />
Fax (508) 767-7030<br />
Web site: www.<strong>assumption</strong>.edu/<strong>gradu<strong>at</strong>e</strong><br />
E-mail: <strong>gradu<strong>at</strong>e</strong>@<strong>assumption</strong>.edu<br />
School Counsel<strong>in</strong>g Program<br />
Kennedy, Rm 149<br />
For Inform<strong>at</strong>ion, call (508) 767-7430<br />
Web site: www.<strong>assumption</strong>.edu/<strong>gradu<strong>at</strong>e</strong><br />
Class Cancell<strong>at</strong>ion<br />
Class cancell<strong>at</strong>ion because <strong>of</strong> snow or hazardous<br />
driv<strong>in</strong>g conditions will be announced on the<br />
Assumption Cancell<strong>at</strong>ion L<strong>in</strong>e: (508) 767-7360.<br />
IMPORTANT NOTICE: The College reserves the right to<br />
withdraw or modify any <strong>of</strong> the courses or programs listed <strong>in</strong> this<br />
c<strong>at</strong>alog, or to cancel any course or program for which it deems the<br />
registr<strong>at</strong>ion <strong>in</strong>sufficient, or to make any course or regul<strong>at</strong>ion change<br />
it considers necessary. The College further reserves the right to<br />
suspend the acceptance <strong>of</strong> applic<strong>at</strong>ions <strong>in</strong> particular programs.<br />
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campus facilities<br />
Academic Support Center<br />
The Academic Support Center is a peer tutor<strong>in</strong>g service which is<br />
provided by the College for the benefit <strong>of</strong> the entire Assumption<br />
College community. It is <strong>in</strong> the D’Alzon Library on the second<br />
floor, (508) 767-7170.<br />
It is supervised by the Director and staffed by students and<br />
qualified pr<strong>of</strong>essionals who have been selected for their abilities<br />
as tutors <strong>in</strong> areas such as m<strong>at</strong>h, economics, st<strong>at</strong>istics, account<strong>in</strong>g,<br />
quantit<strong>at</strong>ive methods, science, writ<strong>in</strong>g, and foreign languages.<br />
Students with special needs, <strong>in</strong>clud<strong>in</strong>g learn<strong>in</strong>g disabilities,<br />
are encouraged to call the Director <strong>of</strong> Disability Services <strong>at</strong><br />
(508) 767-7500. Small group tutorials <strong>in</strong> study skills are also<br />
available. Onl<strong>in</strong>e tutor<strong>in</strong>g is available <strong>in</strong> writ<strong>in</strong>g, m<strong>at</strong>h, account<strong>in</strong>g,<br />
st<strong>at</strong>istics, biology, and chemistry. Go to www.etutor<strong>in</strong>g.org<br />
for onl<strong>in</strong>e tutor<strong>in</strong>g.<br />
The Academic Support Center is open Monday through<br />
Thursday 8:30 a.m.–10:00 p.m., Friday 8:30am–4:30pm,<br />
and Sunday even<strong>in</strong>gs 6:00pm–10:00pm dur<strong>in</strong>g the Fall and<br />
Spr<strong>in</strong>g semesters.<br />
Bookstore<br />
The Assumption College Bookstore is loc<strong>at</strong>ed on the second floor<br />
<strong>of</strong> the Hagan Campus Center. The Bookstore provides the college<br />
community with textbooks, general trade and reference books,<br />
<strong>school</strong> supplies, cloth<strong>in</strong>g, gift items, and dr<strong>in</strong>ks and snacks. The<br />
Bookstore hours are posted dur<strong>in</strong>g each semester. For the convenience<br />
<strong>of</strong> Gradu<strong>at</strong>e and Cont<strong>in</strong>u<strong>in</strong>g & Career Educ<strong>at</strong>ion students,<br />
<strong>in</strong> addition to the regular hours, the Bookstore is open until<br />
6:30pm Monday through Thursday dur<strong>in</strong>g the first two weeks <strong>of</strong><br />
each Fall and Spr<strong>in</strong>g semester, and dur<strong>in</strong>g the first week <strong>of</strong> each<br />
Summer session. MasterCard, Discover, and Visa are accepted.<br />
Books can be ordered onl<strong>in</strong>e <strong>at</strong> www.bookstore.<strong>assumption</strong>.edu.<br />
Career Services<br />
The Office <strong>of</strong> Career Services, loc<strong>at</strong>ed <strong>in</strong> La Maison Française,<br />
Suite 206, <strong>of</strong>fers a number <strong>of</strong> programs and resources to assist<br />
students m<strong>at</strong>ricul<strong>at</strong>ed <strong>in</strong> a <strong>gradu<strong>at</strong>e</strong> degree program with career<br />
plann<strong>in</strong>g and develop<strong>in</strong>g effective job search campaigns. The<br />
Career Services resource center houses employee <strong>in</strong>form<strong>at</strong>ion,<br />
career and job search resources, and other career-rel<strong>at</strong>ed m<strong>at</strong>erial.<br />
Job post<strong>in</strong>gs are emailed weekly, and students can also access<br />
College Central Network, a job post<strong>in</strong>g site found on the Student<br />
Development and Counsel<strong>in</strong>g Center web site <strong>at</strong> www.<strong>assumption</strong>.edu/<br />
stulife/StuDev/jobs/default.php. As an alumnus or<br />
alumna <strong>of</strong> one <strong>of</strong> <strong>assumption</strong>’s <strong>gradu<strong>at</strong>e</strong> degree programs, you are<br />
welcome to use the Office <strong>of</strong> Career Services over the lifetime <strong>of</strong><br />
your career. The Office <strong>of</strong> Career Services can be reached <strong>at</strong> (508)<br />
767-7542, or <strong>at</strong> gradccecareers@<strong>assumption</strong>.edu.<br />
D<strong>in</strong><strong>in</strong>g Facilities<br />
The Taylor Hall D<strong>in</strong><strong>in</strong>g Room is open Monday-Thursday<br />
7:30am-7:30pm, Friday 7:30am-7:00pm, and S<strong>at</strong>urday 11:00am-<br />
6:00pm, and Sunday 11:00am-7:30pm dur<strong>in</strong>g the fall and spr<strong>in</strong>g<br />
semesters. Charlie’s is open Monday-Friday 7:30am-12:00am,<br />
S<strong>at</strong>urday 4:00pm-11:00pm, and Sunday 4:00pm-8:00pm.<br />
Emmanuel d’Alzon Library<br />
The Emmanuel d’Alzon Library is loc<strong>at</strong>ed on the quad beh<strong>in</strong>d the<br />
Hagan Campus Center. Fully handicap accessible, it has a se<strong>at</strong><strong>in</strong>g<br />
capacity <strong>of</strong> 350 us<strong>in</strong>g a wide variety <strong>of</strong> arrangements, <strong>in</strong>clud<strong>in</strong>g<br />
three group study rooms.<br />
The steadily grow<strong>in</strong>g collection consists <strong>of</strong> more than 200,000<br />
volumes. Resources <strong>in</strong>clude access to over 38,000 journal titles and<br />
over 100 d<strong>at</strong>abases. Our access to other resources is facilit<strong>at</strong>ed by<br />
our particip<strong>at</strong>ion <strong>in</strong> local, regional, and n<strong>at</strong>ional library networks.<br />
Dur<strong>in</strong>g the Fall and Spr<strong>in</strong>g semesters the library is open<br />
as follows:<br />
Monday-Thursday 8:00am-1:00am<br />
Friday 8:00am-6:00pm<br />
S<strong>at</strong>urday 10:00am-8:00pm<br />
Sunday 11:00am-1:00am<br />
Schedule changes are recorded on the Library’s voicemail<br />
(508) 767-7135.<br />
In order to use the Library, a student must have a current,<br />
valid student I.D. available from Public Safety. Visit us on the<br />
web <strong>at</strong> www.<strong>assumption</strong>.edu/dept/library.<br />
Health Services<br />
All <strong>gradu<strong>at</strong>e</strong> students should have their own primary care provider.<br />
Gradu<strong>at</strong>e students tak<strong>in</strong>g six (6) or more credits <strong>in</strong> the fall or<br />
spr<strong>in</strong>g semester must submit evidence <strong>of</strong> health <strong>in</strong>surance coverage<br />
or the student will be autom<strong>at</strong>ically enrolled <strong>in</strong> and billed for the<br />
College’s health <strong>in</strong>surance plan. Gradu<strong>at</strong>e students must provide<br />
immuniz<strong>at</strong>ion records to the Gradu<strong>at</strong>e Office prior to the first<br />
day <strong>of</strong> classes. Immuniz<strong>at</strong>ion forms can be found on the web <strong>at</strong><br />
www.<strong>assumption</strong>.edu/gradce/grad/HealthFormsandInsuranceRequirements.html<br />
.<br />
ID Cards<br />
Student IDs are required <strong>of</strong> all students and may be obta<strong>in</strong>ed free<br />
<strong>of</strong> charge from Public Safety. Verific<strong>at</strong>ion <strong>of</strong> class registr<strong>at</strong>ion required<br />
to obta<strong>in</strong> an ID card. For <strong>in</strong>form<strong>at</strong>ion call (508) 767-7225.
Coursework is coord<strong>in</strong><strong>at</strong>ed with lab, pre-practicum, and<br />
practicum experiences to develop, ref<strong>in</strong>e and evalu<strong>at</strong>e<br />
students’ counsel<strong>in</strong>g skills with<strong>in</strong> a <strong>school</strong> sett<strong>in</strong>g.<br />
Inform<strong>at</strong>ion Technology Center<br />
The IT Center houses public access labs and technology-rich<br />
classrooms with over 150 computers as well as help staff.<br />
Equipment and s<strong>of</strong>tware for standard applic<strong>at</strong>ions and free<br />
laser pr<strong>in</strong>t<strong>in</strong>g are available.<br />
The IT Center is normally open as follows:<br />
Help Desk (HUB)<br />
Monday-Thursday 8:15am-7:30pm<br />
Friday 8:15am-4:30pm<br />
Computer Labs<br />
Monday-Thursday 8:00am-12:00midnight<br />
Friday 8:00am-4:30pm<br />
S<strong>at</strong>urday 12:00noon-6:00pm<br />
Sunday 12:00noon-12:00midnight<br />
For questions regard<strong>in</strong>g College computers, Assumption email<br />
accounts and Assumption Blackboard accounts, students may<br />
call the Help Desk <strong>at</strong> (508) 767-7060.<br />
Media Center<br />
The Media Center provides audio-visual services to the College<br />
community and is loc<strong>at</strong>ed <strong>in</strong> the DiPasquale Build<strong>in</strong>g, (508)<br />
767-7215.<br />
The Media Center houses a television studio which is used<br />
for a wide variety <strong>of</strong> academic discipl<strong>in</strong>es <strong>in</strong>clud<strong>in</strong>g: psychology,<br />
communic<strong>at</strong>ion skills, history, foreign languages, speech,<br />
counsel<strong>in</strong>g techniques, and television production. The media<br />
center also has video edit<strong>in</strong>g systems th<strong>at</strong> can be utilized for<br />
DVD author<strong>in</strong>g and duplic<strong>at</strong>ion. A Polycom videoconferenc<strong>in</strong>g<br />
system is also available for academic use.<br />
The Media Center is normally open as follows:<br />
Monday–Thursday 8:30am–10:00pm<br />
Friday 8:30am–4:30pm<br />
S<strong>at</strong>urday 4:00pm–11:00pm<br />
Office Of Campus M<strong>in</strong>istry<br />
Campus M<strong>in</strong>istry strives to give life and mean<strong>in</strong>g to the motto <strong>of</strong><br />
Assumption College, “…until Christ be formed <strong>in</strong> you,” by its<br />
efforts to enable the members <strong>of</strong> the college community to be<br />
seekers <strong>of</strong> truth who are rooted <strong>in</strong> the Gospel and who embrace<br />
the personal responsibility <strong>of</strong> their baptismal call to br<strong>in</strong>g about a<br />
world <strong>of</strong> justice, peace, and love. This mission is carried out<br />
through retre<strong>at</strong>s, prayer and reflection opportunities, altern<strong>at</strong>ive<br />
break service trips, liturgical m<strong>in</strong>istries, student-centered Masses<br />
and a variety <strong>of</strong> other spiritual development programs.<br />
Loc<strong>at</strong>ed <strong>in</strong> Townhouse 7 & 8, as well as the Hagan Campus<br />
Center, the Office <strong>of</strong> Campus M<strong>in</strong>istry can be reached <strong>at</strong><br />
(508) 767-7419 Monday–Friday from 8:30am–4:30pm.<br />
Park<strong>in</strong>g<br />
All vehicles brought onto the campus must be registered with<br />
Public Safety. Park<strong>in</strong>g permits for <strong>gradu<strong>at</strong>e</strong> students may be<br />
obta<strong>in</strong>ed from Public Safety free <strong>of</strong> charge, with pro<strong>of</strong> <strong>of</strong><br />
course registr<strong>at</strong>ion.<br />
Public Safety may impose a ban on park<strong>in</strong>g <strong>in</strong> the event <strong>of</strong><br />
severe snow conditions. The ban is announced on the College<br />
Snow L<strong>in</strong>e (508) 767-7360. Dur<strong>in</strong>g the ban, park<strong>in</strong>g is allowed<br />
only <strong>in</strong> design<strong>at</strong>ed areas.<br />
All f<strong>in</strong>es <strong>in</strong>curred as a result <strong>of</strong> driv<strong>in</strong>g or park<strong>in</strong>g viol<strong>at</strong>ions<br />
are payable <strong>at</strong> the Bus<strong>in</strong>ess Office (Alumni Hall) with<strong>in</strong> seven<br />
bus<strong>in</strong>ess days. Failure to pay f<strong>in</strong>es may result <strong>in</strong> loss <strong>of</strong> driv<strong>in</strong>g<br />
and park<strong>in</strong>g privileges on campus. F<strong>in</strong>es must be paid prior to<br />
eligibility for degree conferral.<br />
Plourde Recre<strong>at</strong>ion Center<br />
The Plourde Recre<strong>at</strong>ion Center houses a six-lane swimm<strong>in</strong>g pool,<br />
an aerobics/dance studio, four racquetball courts, a jogg<strong>in</strong>g/walk<strong>in</strong>g<br />
<strong>in</strong>door track, a fully equipped fitness center, locker rooms and<br />
saunas. Gradu<strong>at</strong>e students may purchase a membership to the<br />
Plourde or use the facility on a pay-per-use basis ($5 per visit for<br />
students and for guests). Student ID cards are required. Contact<br />
(508) 767-7072 for hours and <strong>in</strong>form<strong>at</strong>ion.<br />
Post Office<br />
The Post Office w<strong>in</strong>dow, loc<strong>at</strong>ed <strong>in</strong> the lower level <strong>of</strong> the Hagan<br />
Campus Center, is open from 10:00am to 4:15pm on weekdays,<br />
and 10:00am to 2:00pm S<strong>at</strong>urday. S<strong>at</strong>urday hours are only<br />
applicable dur<strong>in</strong>g the fall and spr<strong>in</strong>g semesters exclud<strong>in</strong>g<br />
holiday weekends.<br />
Public Safety/Campus Police<br />
The Department <strong>of</strong> Public Safety, loc<strong>at</strong>ed on the ground floor<br />
<strong>of</strong> Kennedy Build<strong>in</strong>g, ma<strong>in</strong>ta<strong>in</strong>s 24-hour coverage <strong>in</strong> an effort to<br />
protect all students and college personnel.<br />
The Assumption College Annual Security Report provides<br />
st<strong>at</strong>istics or the previous three years <strong>of</strong> reported crimes th<strong>at</strong><br />
occurred on-campus, <strong>in</strong> certa<strong>in</strong> <strong>of</strong>f-campus build<strong>in</strong>gs or property<br />
owned or controlled by Assumption College, and on public<br />
property with<strong>in</strong>, or immedi<strong>at</strong>ely adjacent to or accessible from<br />
campus. The report <strong>in</strong>cludes policies concern<strong>in</strong>g campus security,<br />
sexual assault, and other m<strong>at</strong>ters. You can obta<strong>in</strong> a copy by<br />
contact<strong>in</strong>g the Assumption College Department <strong>of</strong> Public Safety<br />
or on the web site <strong>at</strong>www.<strong>assumption</strong>.edu/police.<br />
The on-campus extension is 5555 for emergencies and 7225 or<br />
7226 for non-emergencies. From <strong>of</strong>f campus call (508) 767-7225<br />
or (508) 767-7226.<br />
Registrar’s Office<br />
Students may review their academic records by appo<strong>in</strong>tment. Those<br />
wish<strong>in</strong>g to obta<strong>in</strong> transcripts <strong>of</strong> their academic records should<br />
apply <strong>in</strong> writ<strong>in</strong>g or <strong>in</strong> person to the Registrar’s Office (Alumni<br />
Hall). The fee for transcripts is $4. Call (508) 767-5024 for <strong>in</strong>form<strong>at</strong>ion<br />
on order<strong>in</strong>g.<br />
Official transcripts are withheld if a student has not met all<br />
f<strong>in</strong>ancial oblig<strong>at</strong>ions to the college. Grades will be mailed as soon<br />
as possible after each mark<strong>in</strong>g period. Grades will not be released<br />
over the phone.<br />
Residential Life<br />
Assumption College does not ma<strong>in</strong>ta<strong>in</strong> hous<strong>in</strong>g for <strong>gradu<strong>at</strong>e</strong><br />
students. There are a limited number <strong>of</strong> Head Resident Assistant<br />
(HRA) and Resident Director (RD) positions available each<br />
academic year. Call (508) 767-7505 for <strong>in</strong>form<strong>at</strong>ion. Off-campus<br />
hous<strong>in</strong>g <strong>in</strong>form<strong>at</strong>ion is posted on the web site <strong>at</strong> www.<strong>assumption</strong>.edu.<br />
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campus Directory and Directions<br />
1 La Maison Française (Gradu<strong>at</strong>e School Office)<br />
2 Taylor D<strong>in</strong><strong>in</strong>g Hall<br />
3 Bishop Wright Hall<br />
4 Visitor/Function Park<strong>in</strong>g<br />
5 Testa Science Center<br />
6 Founders Hall<br />
7 Desautels Hall (MBA program <strong>of</strong>fice)<br />
8 Alumni Hall<br />
9 Admission’s House<br />
10 Chapel <strong>of</strong> the Holy Spirit<br />
11 Emmanuel House<br />
12 Emmanuel d’Alzon Library<br />
13 Inform<strong>at</strong>ion Technology Center/Fuller Hall<br />
14 Switzer Build<strong>in</strong>g (Rehabilit<strong>at</strong>ion Counsel<strong>in</strong>g<br />
program <strong>of</strong>fice)<br />
15 DiPasquale Media Center<br />
16 Kennedy Hall/Public Safety (Psychology,<br />
Special Educ<strong>at</strong>ion, and School Counsel<strong>in</strong>g<br />
program <strong>of</strong>fices)<br />
17 Power Plant<br />
18 Hagan Campus Center/Charlie’s<br />
19 Laska Gymnasium<br />
20 Plourde Recre<strong>at</strong>ion Center<br />
21 H.L. Rocheleau Athletic Field<br />
22 Salisbury Hall<br />
23 Aubuchon Hall<br />
From the North: Take I-495 or I-190 to<br />
I-290 West <strong>in</strong>to Worcester to Exit 18-<br />
Ware, Fram<strong>in</strong>gham, Route 9. Bear right<br />
from the exit ramp onto L<strong>in</strong>coln St. Bear<br />
right onto Concord St. which becomes<br />
Salisbury St. Cont<strong>in</strong>ue on Salisbury St. for<br />
about two miles through the <strong>in</strong>tersection<br />
<strong>at</strong> Park Ave., bear left <strong>at</strong> the Forest St. fork<br />
and right <strong>at</strong> the Flagg St. fork. Assumption<br />
College is on your right.<br />
24 Nault Hall<br />
25 Hanrahan Hall<br />
26 Young Hall<br />
27 Bissonnette Hall<br />
28 Tennis Courts<br />
29 Ma<strong>in</strong>tenance Facility<br />
30 Martel House<br />
31 Moqu<strong>in</strong> Hall<br />
32 Dion Hall<br />
33 Normand R. Marois Field<br />
34 Armanet House/Student<br />
Health Services<br />
35 Tennis Courts<br />
36 Dufault Hall<br />
37 Authier Hall<br />
38 70 Nelson Place<br />
39 62 Nelson Place<br />
40 Worcester Hall<br />
41 Wachusett Hall<br />
42 Liv<strong>in</strong>g/Learn<strong>in</strong>g Center<br />
43 Student Development Center<br />
44 50 Old English Road<br />
45 South Hall<br />
46 West Hall<br />
47 Plough Hall<br />
From the South, East or West: Take the<br />
Massachusetts Turnpike to Exit 10-<br />
Worcester/Auburn Exit and follow I-290<br />
East to Exit 17-Ware, Fram<strong>in</strong>gham, Route<br />
9. Turn left from the exit ramp onto Belmont<br />
St. (Route 9). Go down the hill and<br />
through the <strong>in</strong>tersection <strong>at</strong> L<strong>in</strong>coln Square<br />
to the top <strong>of</strong> the next hill. Turn right onto<br />
Harvard Street. Turn left <strong>at</strong> the second<br />
traffic light onto Salisbury Street. Cont<strong>in</strong>ue<br />
on Salisbury St. for about two miles<br />
through the <strong>in</strong>tersection <strong>at</strong> Park Ave., bear<strong>in</strong>g<br />
left <strong>at</strong> the Forest St. fork, and right <strong>at</strong><br />
the Flagg St. fork. Assumption College is<br />
on your right<br />
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From the Southeast: There are two options:<br />
Take I-495 to I-290 to Exit 18-Ware,<br />
Fram<strong>in</strong>gham, Route 9, then follow directions<br />
"From the North" above; or Take 195<br />
to Providence, I-95 North to 146 to 122A<br />
North to I-290 East to Exit 17-Ware,<br />
Fram<strong>in</strong>gham, Route 9, then follow directions<br />
"From the South, East or West" above.<br />
Call (508) 767-7000 or (888) 882-7786 for<br />
more <strong>in</strong>form<strong>at</strong>ion.
academic calendar 2010–2012<br />
SUMMER SESSION I 2010<br />
Monday May 24 Classes beg<strong>in</strong><br />
S<strong>at</strong>urday – Monday May 29-31 Memorial Day – no classes<br />
Thursday July 1 Last day <strong>of</strong> classes<br />
SUMMER SESSION II 2010<br />
Monday July 5 Independence Day – no classes<br />
Tuesday July 6 Classes beg<strong>in</strong><br />
Thursday August 12 Last day <strong>of</strong> classes<br />
FALL 2010<br />
Monday Aug. 30 Classes beg<strong>in</strong><br />
S<strong>at</strong>urday – Monday Sept. 4-6 Labor Day – no classes<br />
S<strong>at</strong>urday – Tuesday Oct. 9-12 Columbus Day – no classes<br />
Wednesday Nov. 24 Thanksgiv<strong>in</strong>g – no classes<br />
S<strong>at</strong>urday Dec. 11 Last day <strong>of</strong> classes<br />
SPRING 2011<br />
Monday Jan. 17 Mart<strong>in</strong> Luther K<strong>in</strong>g Jr. Day<br />
– no classes<br />
Wednesday Jan. 19 Classes beg<strong>in</strong><br />
Monday Feb. 21 Presidents’ Day –classes held<br />
Monday – Sunday Mar. 7-13 Spr<strong>in</strong>g Break – no classes<br />
Wednesday – Monday Apr. 20- 25 Easter – no classes<br />
Thursday May 5 Last day <strong>of</strong> classes<br />
S<strong>at</strong>urday May 14 Commencement<br />
SUMMER SESSION I 2011<br />
Monday May 23 Classes beg<strong>in</strong><br />
S<strong>at</strong>urday – Monday May 28-30 Memorial Day – no classes<br />
Thursday June 30 Last day <strong>of</strong> classes<br />
SUMMER SESSION II 2011<br />
Monday July 4 Independence Day – no classes<br />
Tuesday July 5 Classes beg<strong>in</strong><br />
Monday August 15 Last day <strong>of</strong> classes<br />
FALL 2011<br />
Monday Aug. 29 Classes beg<strong>in</strong><br />
S<strong>at</strong>urday – Monday Sept. 3-5 Labor Day – no classes<br />
S<strong>at</strong>urday – Tuesday Oct. 8-11 Columbus Day – no classes<br />
Wednesday – Sunday Nov. 23-27 Thanksgiv<strong>in</strong>g – no classes<br />
S<strong>at</strong>urday Dec. 10 Last day <strong>of</strong> classes<br />
SPRING 2012<br />
Monday Jan. 16 Mart<strong>in</strong> Luther K<strong>in</strong>g Jr. Day<br />
– no classes<br />
Wednesday Jan. 18 Classes beg<strong>in</strong><br />
Monday Feb. 20 Presidents’ Day –classes held<br />
Monday – Sunday Mar. 5-11 Spr<strong>in</strong>g Break – no classes<br />
Wednesday – Monday Apr. 4-9 Easter – no classes<br />
Thursday May 3 Last day <strong>of</strong> classes<br />
S<strong>at</strong>urday May 12 Commencement<br />
SUMMER SESSION I 2012<br />
Monday May 21 Classes beg<strong>in</strong><br />
S<strong>at</strong>urday – Monday May 26-28 Memorial Day – no classes<br />
Thursday June 28 Last day <strong>of</strong> classes<br />
SUMMER SESSION II 2012<br />
Monday July 9 Classes beg<strong>in</strong><br />
Thursday August 16 Last day <strong>of</strong> classes
500 Salisbury Street, Worcester, MA, 01609<br />
p 888.882.7786 or 508.767.7387 f 508.767.7030<br />
e-mail: <strong>gradu<strong>at</strong>e</strong>@<strong>assumption</strong>.edu<br />
www.<strong>assumption</strong>.edu/<strong>gradu<strong>at</strong>e</strong><br />
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