Program Overview
UVM's Master of Science (M.S.) in Counseling Programs are nationally accredited by the Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP).
Choose between two program pathways, or a pursue a dual option.
Clinical Mental Health Counseling (or Dual Option)
Clinical Mental Health Counseling (60 graduate credits) prepares graduates for Vermont licensure as clinical mental health counselors, with additional post-degree requirements. A Dual Option (76 credits) includes educational requirements to be eligible for licensure in both school counseling and clinical mental health counseling.
School Counseling (or Dual Option)
Students who complete our School Counseling program (60 graduate credits) are eligible for licensure as school counselors in the State of Vermont. A Dual Option (76 credits) includes educational requirements to be eligible for licensure in both school counseling and clinical mental health counseling.
Methods of Instruction
Coursework includes a mixture of classes oriented toward theory and clinical practice.
Theory-based classes (approximately 25 students) utilize lecture, break-out group activities, role-plays and online discussion board threads for the purposes of exploring the professional knowledge base of counseling.
Clinical classes are typically smaller (6-12 students) and structured as seminars with a heavy emphasis on skill attainment. Clinical seminars include triadic supervision, group supervision, video review of counseling sessions with follow up discussion, role play, sand tray exercises, and small group discussion. Evidence of our methods of instruction in these classes can be evidenced by both syllabus content and student course evaluations.
Program Information
Variable Tuition Rate
The out-of-state tuition cost for our program is lower than the Graduate College tuition rate. Go to Graduate College Tuition and Fees and select "Master of Science in Counseling" for current tuition and other costs.
Scholarship and Funding Opportunities
Faculty
Visit our faculty profiles to learn more about our internationally recognized teaching, research and service collaborations.
Core Beliefs
As you gain a foundation of knowledge and skills necessary for helping others, you will pursue personal and professional growth through feedback and self-reflection, because healthy individuals make the most effective professionals.
We also believe that our role of counseling in the community is to identify and redress processes of oppression in order to promote equity and justice.
These core beliefs are emulated throughout our program objectives and curricular experiences.
Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
We are committed to teaching a diverse body of students who have a wide range of personal, educational, professional and volunteer experiences. We seek to recruit and train students who represent a broad spectrum in terms of age, race, ethnicity, (dis)ability status, gender, sexual orientation, socioeconomic status, and cultural background.
Just as our faculty are experienced working in diverse settings nationally and internationally, we are committed to preparing students to work in a variety of counseling positions and to meet the needs of our increasingly diverse population.
Adherence to Vermont licensure laws as well as CACREP accreditation standards assures that our students are well prepared to work as licensed professionals both within and outside of Vermont.
Accreditation and Program Outcomes: CACREP
CACREP recently extended the accreditation status for both programs through October 2029. See our Accreditation and Program Outcomes for more information.
How to Apply
Application Deadline: January 15th. Review the Admissions tab/section on this page for instructions.
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