The Institute for School Counseling and School Psychology

Graduate Program in School Counseling

Mary Ann Mariani, Ph.D., Director
Evans Tsoules, Ed.D., Coordinator

The Institute for School Counseling and School Psychology is one of the few professional continuing education programs in the nation focused exclusively on the needs of school counselors. All of the workshops are offered to Master of Arts program students. C.A.G.S., undergraduates, and Special Students may also attend the Institute sessions. This provides a unique and powerful opportunity for Master's candidates to interact with current professionals in the field.

The Institute provides training sessions for which PDP's and CEU's may be granted. Some training sessions may be taken for graduate credit with additional course requirements.

The primary goals of the Institute are to offer:

  • professional training that enables counselors and psychologists to be current with new theories and methodologies
  • on-site in-service training to teachers and administrators covering topics that advance the work of school counselors and psychologists towards achieving the standards in the Massachusetts Model for Comprehensive School Counseling Programs;
  • outreach consultation to schools seeking assistance with delivery of service.


2011-2012 WORKSHOP SCHEDULE

Friday February 10, 2012
"JUVENILE JUSTICE: THE COURTS THE DEPT. OF FAMILY SERVICES—WHAT EVERY COUNSELOR NEEDS TO KNOW ABOUT THE COURTS TO SERVE CHILDREN"
Workshop details

Friday March 30, 2012
"EDUCATIONAL LAW 2012—LEGAL AND ETHICAL ISSUES FOR SCHOOL COUNSELORS AND ADMINISTRATORS"
Workshop details

Graduate Credit Option (3 credits)
SCP 730.13 - Special Topics in School Counseling: Best Practices for School Counseling
Attendance at all 5 workshops and completion of additional course requirements is mandatory. * Special tuition rate for school counselors/school psychologists is $855 plus registration fee (*cannot be used towards a degree program at Assumption College). AC MA/CAGS students may register for 3 credits at the regular tuition rate of $1509 (plus registration fee).

No Credit Option
Assumption College students and faculty may attend any workshop free of charge but need to register prior to the workshop. To register please call (508) 767-7430 or e-mail schoolcounseling@assumption.edu. Assumption College is located at 500 Salisbury Street, Worcester, MA 01609. Consult our web site for directions and information: www.assumption.edu (go to institutes/centers)

Registration Information: For more information & registration, Please call: Lucia Doucette, School Counseling Department Secretary: (508) 767-7430. Consult or website for directions & information www.assumption.edu
(go to Institute/Centers). Registration fee includes continental breakfast and lunch.

PDP's CEU's Option (6 CEU's PDP's): A $40 registration fee will be charged for each workshop participant earning PDP's and CEU's. Each participant receives 6 PDP's or 6 CEU's (NBCC approved) per workshop. Register for all 5 workshops for ONLY $190. (30 CEU's or PDP's).

AC Faculty & Students: Assumption College students & faculty may attend any workshop at no charge for no credit. AC faculty & AC students must also register prior to the workshop.