Carolyn A. and Peter S. Lynch School of Education and Human Development

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Master's Program (M.A.) in School Counseling / School Adjustment Counseling

Empower. Advocate. Lead. Become the catalyst for student success with our School Counseling master’s programs.

Infuse a whole-person approach into your professional practice

Prepare to work as a licensed school counselor or school adjustment counselor in a broad range of PreK-12 schools that represent our diverse, ever-changing society. With balanced coursework and practicum training, become a positive change agent among children and adolescents from diverse cultures, racial/ethnic groups, social classes, & sexual orientations.

Our program is designed to empower you to guide students towards success

Community of Support

The program’s small cohort size and comprehensive mentorship support make it a singular and nurturing place to launch a counseling career.

Prepare for a fulfilling career as a licensed school counselor. Our curriculum meets global demand, equipping you to serve diverse students in elementary and secondary schools.

Practicum Experience

Students will complete a supervised practicum in the second year of the program.

Choose from two degrees

M.A. in School Counseling

M.A. in School Adjustment Counseling

This program leads to the School Counselor license in Massachusetts.
Become a licensed school counselor in PreK-12 schools, offering clinical assessment and intervention, program evaluation, college and career counseling, partnerships with families and communities, supervision, and consultation.
Complete a 600-hour, year-long practicum in a public school in Massachusetts under the supervision of a professional school counselor.

This program leads to the School Adjustment Counselor (SAC) license in Massachusetts.
Become a licensed school adjustment counselor, supporting Pre K-12 students living with mental health conditions such as depression, ADHD, eating disorders, autism spectrum disorders, and other diagnoses to succeed in school and post-graduation.
Complete a 900-hour, year-long practicum in a comprehensive school system under the supervision of a school adjustment counselor.

Empowered by excellence

“The Lynch School program fully prepared me for my career. The professors were passionate, knowledgeable, and had relevant experience in the field. They offered their expertise and helped me become who I am today. They expected excellence and guided us behind the scenes to meet those expectations. "

*Natalie Saintil ’22**School Counselor, Newton Public Schools*

Overview of School Counseling Programs

16 courses / 48 credits Hybrid program 2.5 years average completion rate

Priority Deadline

Rolling Admission Ends

January 7, 2026

May 1, 2026

Ranked #9

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U.S. News and World Report

"The Lynch School has a wonderful and distinctive mission: to enhance the human condition, expand the human imagination, and make the world more just. Through our research, teaching, and service, we strive to understand and create opportunities for others to develop as whole people across multiple interrelated dimensions—intellectually, spiritually, socially, emotionally, and ethically. "

STANTON E. F. WORTHAM
Charles F. Donovan, S.J., Dean

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CAROLYN A. AND PETER S. LYNCH
SCHOOL OF EDUCATION AND HUMAN DEVELOPMENT

Campion Hall

140 Commonwealth Avenue

Chestnut Hill, MA 02467

617-552-4214