Master of Education in School Counseling in College Park United States | University of Maryland, College Park

The master's degree program in School Counseling equips students with professional entry-level skills to serve as counselors in K-12 educational environments. Graduates emerge as transformative leaders and advocates who deliver individual and group counseling services, create comprehensive developmental programs, and partner with educators, administrators, families, and community members to foster students' academic growth, social-emotional wellbeing, and career readiness. Accredited by the Association for Advancing Quality in Educator Preparation and endorsed by the Maryland State Department of Education, our program qualifies graduates for school counselor certification in Maryland and beyond. Housed within the nation's top-ranked counseling department (U.S. News and World Report), our program specifically focuses on developing school counseling professionals who will drive systemic change in urban K-12 school systems.