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School Counseling M.Ed.

Who Are School Counselors?


School counselors are certified/licensed educators who address academic achievement, career planning, and social/emotional development in the K-12 schools through evidence-informed prevention, intervention, advocacy, collaboration, and program management.


Why Study School Counseling?

Small cohort size with individualized attention

Professional development opportunities

Evening classes to accommodate working professionals

Locations in Salt Lake City and St. George

Updated curriculum

Seamless transition to licensure

Why Our Program?


Do meaningful work with flexibility and autonomy 


Develop deep relationships with students and their families


Improve equity, access, achievement, and opportunities


Work in a high demand field with job stability


Get time off for summer, spring, and winter breaks

Interested in School Counseling?

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Questions? Contact Our Program!


Dr. A.J. Metz

Program Director

ed-schoolcounseling@lists.utah.edu

Graduate Coordinator

edps-grad@utah.edu

(801) 581-7148

Mailing Address

School Counseling Program
Department of Educational Psychology
University of Utah
1721 Campus Center Drive, SAEC 3220
Salt Lake City, UT 84112

Last Updated: 5/28/25