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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.
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