Masters Programs
Mental Health Counseling - Dual License (66 credit hours)
Graduates of the Mental Health Counseling - Dual License Program are trained to work
effectively with children and adolescents in educational settings. This program
prepares graduates who are seeking dual licensure as a Licensed Mental Health Counselors (LMHC)
in the state of Massachusetts and a School Adjustment Counselor License with the
Department of Education. Program requirements
have been designed to meet current state licensing requirements.
View Mental Health Counseling -
Dual License Program of Studies
Admission Requirements for Mental Health Counseling - Dual License
- Dependent upon the candidate's counseling experience noted on their
application, CNGC 501 Orientation to Counseling, may be required based on a
review by the Counselor Education Admissions Committee and the Department of
Counselor Education.
- 2.8 undergraduate GPA.
- Composite score of 1000 on the quantitative and verbal parts of the GRE
General Test.
- A passing score on the Communication and Literacy portion of the
Massachusetts Tests for Educator Licensure (MTEL).
- Three letters of recommendation, at least one of which should be from a
supervisor who has knowledge of the candidate’s aptitude for the counseling
profession and counseling related experience.
- Applicants must have successful volunteer or paid experience in a counseling
capacity specifically related to mental health counseling.
- All applicants will be required to interview with a faculty member.
- A completed application, including a five-hundred word personal statement
that presents a synthesized, integrated, and self-reflective description of
the applicant's career goals as they relate to mental health counseling.
Application Deadlines
Students must submit a completed application with supporting materials by October
1st
for the spring semester and February 1st for the summer and fall semesters.
Download Application for Admission (pdf)
For additional information, contact either:
School of Graduate Studies
Maxwell Library
Bridgewater State College
Bridgewater, MA 02325
gradschool@bridgew.edu
(508) 531-1300
Counselor Education
Kelly Gym Room 104
Bridgewater State College
Bridgewater, MA 02325
(508) 531-2836
Professional Links
American Counseling Association http://www.counseling.org
American Mental Health Counselors Association http://www.amhca.org
American Psychological Association http://www.apa.org
Chi Sigma Iota Counseling Academic and Professional Honor Society
International http://www.csi-net.org/
Board of Registration of Allied Mental Health Professions http://www.state.ma.us/reg/boards/
Massachusetts Mental Health Counselors Association (MaMHCA) http://www.mamhca.org
National Board of Certified Counselors http://www.nbcc.org
Massachusetts Department of Education http://www.doe/mass.edu
Last Modified: July 13, 2009