Master of Education in Counselor Education in Charlottesville United States | University of Virginia

We aim to cultivate a new wave of socially conscious school counseling leaders who challenge systemic inequities. Our mission focuses on preparing culturally aware counselors equipped to lead, advocate, and transform oppressive systems while supporting preK-12 students' mental health, academic growth, and future aspirations.

The CACREP-accredited M.Ed. in Counselor Education program develops professionals for school counseling roles across public and private institutions, guided by our distinguished faculty.
This program empowers you to emerge as a leader, advocate, partner, and reformer with a strong commitment to fostering fairness, opportunity, and justice in K-12 education.
Collaborative learning is woven throughout the curriculum, allowing you to work closely with peers in an encouraging community. Charlottesville's diverse student population offers rich internship experiences across urban, suburban, and rural educational settings.
Addressing the rising mental health demands in K-12 education, UVA's Counselor Education program proudly introduces its School Mental Health Leadership (SMHL) Track.'For complete SMHL track details, see the Program Overview section (select students in this track may qualify for grant support).

The M.Ed. in Counselor Education program strives to develop:

Professionals who understand how their personal, professional, and cultural identities shape their practice,
Change agents skilled in driving systemic reforms and removing obstacles to student achievement and wellbeing,
Practitioners who address educational and mental health needs through culturally sensitive, age-appropriate counseling approaches,
Leaders capable of creating, executing, and assessing comprehensive school counseling initiatives,
Advocates who champion equal educational outcomes, college preparation, and career readiness, and
Ethical professionals committed to upholding legal standards when working with students and school communities.