Master of Education in Counselor Education in College Counseling and Student Affairs

The M.Ed. in Counselor Education with a concentration in college counseling and student affairs is a 60-credit-hour program designed to prepare counselors for higher education and community agencies throughout Virginia and the nation. The college counseling and student affairs concentration provides students with the specialized knowledge and skills necessary for employment as student affairs professionals in higher education settings. The program requires a minimum of two years of study to complete. The faculty makes every effort to assist students in individualizing a graduate program to match their professional needs and interests. However, individualization takes place in an environment of legitimate constraints revolving around institutional, accreditation and licensure requirements. Faculty members view each program as more than simply an aggregate of courses, and students should plan all program work with their faculty advisers. College counseling and student affairs concentration specific outcome Students will demonstrate competency in counseling, assessment, program evaluation and consultation skills in higher education settings.

In addition to the general admission requirements of the VCU Graduate School, the following requirements represent the minimum acceptable standards for admission:Bachelor’s degreeThree letters of recommendation addressing the student’s potential for graduate study in educationStatement of intentTranscripts of all previous college workPersonal interview