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title: "Our Faculty: Dr. Christopher Adams, Behavioral Sciences"
description: Meet Dr. Christopher Adams, assistant professor who teaches in the master of science in counseling program at Fitchburg State University.
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## [Our Faculty: Dr. Christopher Adams, Behavioral Sciences](https://blog.fitchburgstate.edu/gce/our-faculty-dr.-christopher-adams-counseling)
Posted by [Kelly Norris](https://blog.fitchburgstate.edu/gce/author/kelly-norris) on March 18, 2015 at 10:25 AM
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**What is your educational background?**
I completed a trio of degrees including a bachelor of science, master of arts in education, and education specialist degrees at the University of Florida. I received my doctoral degree, from the University at Buffalo, SUNY, specializing in Counseling Psychology.
**How long have you been teaching at Fitchburg State University?**
I have been employed at Fitchburg State for four years. I currently teach in the master of science in counseling program for Graduate and Continuing Education.
**What attracted you to teach at Fitchburg State?**
The opportunity to teach both undergraduate and graduate students attracted me to teach at Fitchburg State. Given my background as a counselor, I truly enjoy teaching and supervising future counselors.
**In 100 words or less, describe your program.**
This program offers two specialty concentrations – [Mental Health Counseling](http://www.fitchburgstate.edu/academics/graduate-programs/master-of-science-in-counseling-mental-health-counseling/) and [School Guidance Counseling](http://www.fitchburgstate.edu/academics/graduate-programs/master-of-science-in-counseling-school-guidance-counseling-5-12-or-prek-8-initial-licensure/). Each concentration is designed to prepare students to meet the educational requirements to pursue Massachusetts licensure as either a Mental Health Counselor or School Guidance Counselor. In both concentrations students will complete coursework and supervised practica/internships to gain hands-on experience providing counseling services.
**What career opportunities are available to students who complete your program?**
Students in the School Counseling concentration typically work in public and private schools, while those in the Mental Health Counseling concentration often find employment in mental health agencies and hospitals.
**Is there any advice that you normally provide to prospective students?**
Make sure you’re passionate about helping others before making a decision to pursue graduate education in the counseling field. While it is rewarding work, it is emotionally-difficult work. Also, always be open to feedback. The most effective counselors continually hope to learn from others and never stop trying to grow.
**Are you passionate about helping others? Want to learn more about our counseling programs?**
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