UVM is recognized as one of the Best Graduate Schools for Education and Social Work by U.S. News and World Report.
Guided by our deep commitment to equity, justice, and inclusion, the College of Education and Social Services (CESS) offers 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)
- Counseling (MS): Clinical Mental Health and/or School Counseling
- Counselor Education and Supervision (PhD)
- Curriculum and Instruction (MEd/AMP) Online with Specialization Tracks
- 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
Commitment to Student Success
"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
Funding, Resources and Opportunities
- CESS Office of Graduate Student and Program Services
- Funding for CESS Master's Students
- Funding for CESS Doctoral Students
- Graduate College Funding
- Research
- Graduate Student Clubs and Organizations
- Graduate Writing Center
- Cultural Resource Guide to Our Community
- Accreditation and Professional Licensure
- Professional and Continuing Education Courses