Cambridge College

Cambridge College Counseling & Psychology

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Students interested in counseling and psychology at Cambridge College may enroll in an undergraduate program in psychology that is offered at the Boston, Lawrence, and Southern California locations of the college, as well as several graduate-level programs from the School of Psychology & Counseling. The college also offers a handful of graduate certificates in counseling.

For undergraduate students interested in the Bachelor of Arts in Psychology program, earning the degree requires completion of at least 120 credits in general education, psychology, and electives. The psychology major features 42 required credits in classes like Formative Ideas in Psychology, Developmental Psychology, Theories of Personality, and Groups & Social Psychology.

Highlights of the program include the opportunity to conduct undergraduate research, a diverse student body with enrollees from more than 50 countries, and flexible course options with classes held during the day, evening, and weekend, as well as online. The program is geared toward adult learners who have other demands on their time.

For students who already have an undergraduate degree, the college offers seven programs in counseling and psychology at the graduate level, as well as four graduate certificates. The certificate programs are offered from the Boston campus and include an Alcohol & Drug Counseling Certificate, a School Adjustment Counseling for Mental Health Counselors Certificate, a Rehabilitation Counseling Certificate, and a Trauma Studies Certificate.

Those who are interested in complete degree programs, meanwhile, will pursue programs in school counseling, psychological studies, or mental health counseling. Additional graduate programs are offered in school adjustment & mental health counseling, marriage and family therapy, and mental health & school counseling.

Programs are offered at different campuses across the country. For example, the marriage and family therapy program is hosted at the Southern California campus. The mental health & school counseling program is located in Boston. The school adjustment & mental health counseling program is offered in Springfield and Boston.

A handful of classes students may take in the graduate counseling and psychology degree programs at Cambridge College include Human Development Across the Lifespan, Personality and Counseling Theory, and Research Design and Evaluation. Other classes include Ethics & Professional Issues for School Counselors & Mental Health Practitioners, Post Traumatic Stress Reactions, and Family Treatment of Substance Abuse.

About Cambridge College

Cambridge College was established in 1971 in Boston, Massachusetts. The college features distance learning and blended classroom options for undergraduate and graduate students. The institution also has regional centers in the cities of Springfield and Lawrence in Massachusetts and Rancho Cucamonga in California. Another campus is located in San Juan, Puerto Rico.

Approximately 2,800 students attend the college, with around 1,200 of those students enrolled in undergraduate programs, and the rest enrolled in graduate study. The college’s official colors are blue and white, and the school is also considered a military-friendly college by the Servicemembers Opportunity College Consortium. The most popular majors at Cambridge College include management and business administration.

Cambridge College Accreditation Details

Cambridge College is accredited by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges, which is one of a handful of regionally-focused organizations around the country that are tasked with approving institutions of higher learning across the United States. Regional accreditation is an approval given to the overall college. The college is also approved by various other organizations on an institutional and programmatic level.

The institution is approved for operations in California by the California Bureau for Private Post-Secondary and Vocational Education and in Puerto Rico by the Council on Higher Education of Puerto Rico. The college’s degree programs are also approved by the Massachusetts Department of Higher Education. The Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation has approved the college’s teacher education program and the school guidance program.

Cambridge College Application Requirements

Entrance requirements for students at Cambridge College include the official application, transcripts, letters of recommendation, and an application fee. Some programs also require other application materials, and the college recommends that students check with their intended program to determine whether they need to submit any additional materials. Students will submit their applications online.

As an example of program-specific standards students will need for a particular program, the Master of Business Administration program requires that students have a minimum 3.5 GPA for their undergraduate classes, as well as a minimum of 21 credits in undergraduate management courses. Students must also submit an application fee of $50 but are not required to submit standardized test scores.

Tuition and Financial Aid

Tuition at Cambridge College is based on the degree a student pursues, but all students pay the same rate whether they’re a resident of Massachusetts or another state. For students in Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Science programs, the tuition rate is $49 per credit. Students in the School of Education and the School of Psychology & Counseling will pay between $574 per credit and $995 per credit, depending on the level of the program they pursue.

For students in the School of Management, the tuition rate is $658 per credit. Some students may qualify for special tuition rates based on their status or experience. For example, alumni receive a tuition discount of 25 percent, and active-duty military members receive a discount equal to the amount covered by the Tuition Assistance Program from the federal government. Students who want to audit a class will pay $480 for a standard three-credit course.

Financial aid at Cambridge College is available in a variety of formats. Students may receive financial aid as long as they’re enrolled in half-time status or above, as well as in a degree program. Undergraduate students are considered half-time if they enroll in six credits per semester, and graduate students are considered half-time if they enroll in at least four credits per semester. Students should submit a Free Application for Federal Student Aid if they want to qualify for federal assistance like student loans.

There are several foundations, alumni, friends, and foundations connected to Cambridge College that have created scholarship programs with varying award amounts from $1,000 to $5,000. Some of the scholarships students may receive include the F.B. Reed Scholarship and the Henry Hampton Scholarship. Students at Cambridge College may also receive funds from the Carl F. Barron Scholarship, the Anne W. Hiatt Scholars Fund, or the Cambridge College Enrollment Scholarship.