Guided by our vision for more humane, just and equitable society, we offer a variety of nationally accredited and highly ranked graduate degree programs, professional certificates, and continuing education options. Our collaboratively designed programs are community-engaged, leadership-oriented, and globally aware.
Please reach out to our CESS Office of Graduate Student and Program Services if you have any questions about our programs, the application process, and funding opportunities.
Graduate Programs
- Accelerated Master's Pathways (AMPs)
- Curriculum and Instruction (MEd)
- Computer Science Education Certificate of Graduate Study
- Counseling (MS): Clinical Mental Health and/or School Counseling
- Counselor Education and Supervision (PhD)
- Disability Studies Certificate of Graduate Study
- Early Childhood Special Education (MEd, AMP) Online: Birth-Age 6 Licensure
- Education for Sustainability Certificate of Graduate Study
- Educational Leadership and Policy Studies (MEd, AMP)
- Educational Leadership and Policy Studies (EdD)
- Educational Leadership and Policy Studies (PhD)
- Higher Education and Student Affairs Administration (MEd)
- Interdisciplinary Studies in Education (MEd)
- Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT, AMP) with Licensure Tracks
- Reading and Literacy Licensure Track (Online)
- Resiliency-Based Approaches Certificate of Graduate Study
- School Library Media Science Licensure Track (Online)
- Social, Emotional and Behavioral Health and Inclusive Education (PhD)
- Social Work (MSW)
- Special Education (MEd, AMP) Online: K-Age 21 Licensure
Funding, Resources and Opportunities
- CESS Office of Graduate Student and Program Services
- Funding & Scholarships for CESS Master's Students
- Funding & Scholarships for CESS Doctoral Students
- Graduate College Funding
- Research
- Graduate Student Clubs and Organizations
- Graduate Writing Center
- Cultural Resource Guide to Our Community
- Professional and Continuing Education Courses
- Accreditation and Professional Licensure
Care is our Culture
"I loved being a student again, especially with professors who truly care about their students." – Swanton Elementary School Teacher Molly Rolfe G'22
Graduate Student Experiences
Graduate Student Services Team
Program Support for HDFS, HESA, and Interdisciplinary Studies Programs
CCaswell@uvm.edu (802) 656-2030
Program Specialist for Curriculum and Instruction (MEd), Special Education (MEd), Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT), and Educational Leadership & Policy Studies
leigh.jaschke@uvm.edu (802) 656-3843