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?
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
Why Our Program?
Small cohort size with individualized attention
Professional development and leadership opportunities
Evening classes to accommodate working professionals
Updated curriculum reflecting latest trends in the field
Seamless transition from coursework to licensure
St George Location -
not available for admissions at this time
Interested in School Counseling?
Attend an Online Information Session
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8/25/26
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4:00PM MT
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9/16/26
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5:00 PM MT
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10/6/26
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6:00 PM MT
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| 10/28/26 |
4:00 PM MT
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| 11/18/26 |
5:00 PM MT
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| 12/2/26 |
6:00 PM MT
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Learn more about the profession
Apply to Our Program
Questions? Contact Our Program!
Mailing Address
School Counseling Program
Department of Educational Psychology
University of Utah
1721 Campus Center Drive, SAEC 3220
Salt Lake City, UT 84112
Program Accreditation
The School Counseling Program is accredited by the Master’s in Psychology and Counseling Accreditation Council (MPCAC) from July 2018 through July 2028.
Enrollment, Retention, Graduation & Outcome Data
| Academic Year of Entry | 2020-2021 | 2021-2022 | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | 2024-2025 | 2025-2026 |
| *Number of Applications | 42 | 41 | 39 | 59 | 60 | 64 |
| *Number Accepted | 20 | 18 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 22 |
| % | 47.6% | 43.9% | 41.0% | 27.1% | 26.7% | 32.8% |
| *Number Matriculated | 20 | 18 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 21 |
| % | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 95.5% |
| *Retained into 2nd year | 20 | 18 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 21 |
| % | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 95.5% |
| *Graduated in 2 years | 19 | 18 | 16 | 15 | 16 | |
| % | 95% | 100% | 100% | 93.8% | 100% | |
| *Total Graduated | 19 | 18 | 16 | 15 | 17 | |
| % | 95% | 100% | 100% | 93.8% | 100% | |
| *Still In Progress | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | |
| % | 5.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 6.3% | 0.0% | |
| Admissions information | ||||||
| *Mean undergrad GPA | 3.51 | 3.57 | 3.6 | 3.42 | 3.57 | 3.48 |
| Program Outcomes | ||||||
| *Obtained state licensure | 19 | 18 | 16 | 15 | 17 | |
| % | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | |
| Passage of PRAXIS | 19 | 18 | 16 | 15 | 17 | |
| % | 95% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% |