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School Counseling

Concentration of Counseling, M.A.

Offered :

  • Johnson, VT

Variable: In-person courses, online courses, and fieldwork courses.


What is an In-Person Plus program?

Program-required courses are taught through a combination of in-person and remote delivery. Remote learning may require meeting at a specific time or may not have a specific class time; all weekly interactions and assignments for remote courses are completed through a learning site.

In the School Counseling Concentration in Vermont State’s M.A. in Counseling, you will build on the foundational counseling courses to learn how to become a school counselor. The program is designed for working adults and we encourage a diverse group of students to apply, including people currently working in the field. The program prepares professional school counselors to work in K-12 schools and other educational settings, to promote individual and family wellness. Our curriculum is aligned with the American School Counseling Association (ASCA) and the Vermont School Counselor Association (VTSCA).

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Elga Gruner

Senior Assistant Director of Admissions

802.879.8266

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Maureen Stewart

Program Director/Assistant Professor

802.635.1311

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Why Study School Counseling at Vermont State?

You will gain experience applying theory specific to educational settings through internships. You will also develop strong skills in building healthy school communities for diverse students. A school counseling degree will prepare you to envision and create the healthy and supportive school communities needed for student emotional and social growth.  

  • Small-Group Classes: Our Curriculum Design and Classroom Management class is a one-week intensive course made up of interactive small groups, individual workshops, practical applications, and the use of a wide range of technologies. 
  • Change Makers: Our faculty and courses focus on leadership, systemic change, and advocacy within the profession, the community, and the larger society. 
  • Advanced Approaches: Learn about the counselor’s role as a multi-faceted team member within a system that includes families, schools, agencies, and communities. 
  • 600+ Hours of Experience: A supervised internship allows you to complete a full academic year of at least 600 hours in a school counseling setting. We will help you find the right internship placement and support you with guidance and supervision throughout your fieldwork. 

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Sample Courses

  • Comprehensive School Counseling 
  • Curriculum Design and Classroom Management 
  • Counseling Children & Adolescents 
  • Fieldwork 
  • Seminar 
  • Internship 

Student Stories

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“The class schedule fit into my life without a total upheaval and provided the path for me to get this specific credential in School Counseling … I’m doing what I wanted to be doing.”

Erin Dezell

Meet Our Faculty

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Coordinator

  • Johnson Campus

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Program Director/Assistant Professor

  • Johnson Campus

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