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?
Our Faculty
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
St George Location -
not available for admissions at this time
Interested in School Counseling?
Attend an Online Information Session
Wednesday, August 27th, 2025
6-7 PM
Join Zoom Meeting
https://utah.zoom.us/j/97513476904?pwd=z8peETK294P6Jd35VHHYpu5RTA0K8X.1
Meeting ID: 975 1347 6904
Passcode: 555494
Learn more about the profession
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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.
| Program Statistics | 2024-2025 |
|---|---|
| Number of applicants | 59 |
| Number of applicants admitted | 15 |
| % Accepted | 25% |
| % matriculated 2024 | 100% |
| Number of total students in program | 32 |
| Graduates (May 2024) | 16 |
| Number of department faculty | 29 |
| Number of *CCP core faculty | 7 |