Master of Education in Counseling - School Counseling in Fairfax United States | George Mason University

Gain the skills to guide students across all grade levels in their academic, emotional, and career development. This specialization equips learners for counseling roles in elementary, middle, and high schools, whether public or private. The program meets Virginia Department of Education requirements for PK-12 school counseling certification.

Upon completion, students qualify for PK-12 school counseling licensure. The curriculum emphasizes integrating diversity awareness, equity initiatives, leadership skills, and global perspectives into counseling approaches. The program also readies graduates for the National Clinical Mental Health Counselors Examination (required for Virginia LPC licensure). Elective courses allow specialization in focused areas such as mindfulness techniques, eating disorder interventions, and innovative counseling methods.