Master of Education in Counselor Education

The M.Ed. in counselor education provides students with the specialized knowledge and skills required for placement in elementary, middle and high schools, as well as postsecondary institutions. Our programs are nationally accredited by the Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (or CACREP), providing prospective students (and their potential future employers) a good indicator of their thoroughness. Admission to these 60-hour programs is highly competitive, and the faculty makes every effort to assist students in individualizing a graduate program to match their professional needs and interests. The M.Ed. in Counselor Education program has three concentrations: College Counseling and Student Affairs School Counseling Couples and Family Counseling Each concentration embeds the academic requirements for the Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) into the program.

Bachelor’s degreeGeneral admission requirements of the VCU Graduate SchoolThree letters of recommendation addressing the student's potential for graduate study in educationStatement of intentTranscripts of all previous college workPersonal interview