The University of Vermont's nationally recognized Counseling Program provides students with the professional knowledge and skills they need to act as facilitators of change and growth for individuals, groups, and organizations. Graduates receive a Master of Science (M.S.) degree and outstanding preparation to succeed as professional counselors in a wide variety of settings.
Our Clinical Mental Health Counseling and School Counseling programs are accredited by the Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP), the national accrediting body for counselor education programs.
School Counseling (or Dual Option)
Students who complete our School Counseling program, a 60 credit-hour CACREP accredited program, are eligible to be licensed to practice as school counselors in the State of Vermont. Students may opt to enroll in the Dual Option (76 credit hours), completing educational requirements in the state of Vermont to be eligible for licensure in both school counseling and clinical mental health counseling.
Clinical Mental Health Counseling (or Dual Option)
Our Clinical Mental Health Counseling program is a 60 credit-hour CACREP accredited program that prepares graduates for licensure in Vermont as clinical mental health counselors, with additional post-degree requirements. Students may opt to enroll in the Dual Option (76 credit hours), completing educational requirements in the state of Vermont to be eligible for licensure in both school counseling and clinical mental health counseling.
Variable Tuition Rate
The out-of-state tuition cost for our program is lower than the Graduate College tuition rate. For current tuition costs, go to Graduate College Tuition and Fees and within that page, click the "Estimated Graduate Programs with Alternate Pricing" dropdown, then scroll down to "Master of Science in Counseling."
Scholarships and Stipends
Curriculum
View our Counseling Program Schedule of Courses
Accreditation & Program Outcomes: CACREP
The Clinical Mental Health Counseling (M.S. Degree) and School Counseling (M.S. Degree) programs of the UVM Counseling Program are accredited by the Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP), the national accrediting body for counselor education programs. CACREP extended the accreditation status of our programs through October 2029. See our Accreditation & Program Outcomes for more information.
