Built on Innovation, Collaboration and Community Engagement
The history and academic legacy of William & Mary extends back to 1693, when the institution began as a flourishing grammar school that also offered undergraduate and advanced study courses. Our founders had a vision to solve complex educational problems through innovative and participatory teaching, and we continue their efforts today with a mission to transform the world and individual communities through research and education. Building on these ideas, our university grew steadily into the beacon of excellence in liberal arts education and professional studies for undergraduate, graduate and doctoral students that it is today.
Committed to Inclusive Excellence
Inclusive excellence is at the heart of our work as counselor educators. Our students carry unique experiences, personal convictions and distinct aspirations for their careers. Our faculty and staff bring diverse backgrounds and perspectives to their teaching. This enables them to guide students in understanding themselves and others, and in serving all people with equal compassion and commitment.
Inclusive excellence is grounded in our core values:
- Innovative teaching and learning
- Influential research
- Community engagement
- Cultural competence and diversity
- Positive climate
- Clear and supportive organizational structures
These values are directly embedded in the Online M.Ed. in Counseling program through a comprehensive curriculum that champions cultural responsiveness, equity and social justice.
We Are a Yellow Ribbon School
William & Mary proudly participates in the Yellow Ribbon Program, which is designed to provide additional financial assistance beyond the in-state tuition rate covered by the Post-9/11 GI Bill. If you are an out-of-state student who also qualifies 100 percent through the GI Bill, you may be eligible. View our financial aid page for more information.
Interested in providing mental health services to those who have served? Learn more about our Military and Veterans Counseling specialization.
A Reputation Reinforced by Accreditation
The W&M School of Education is accredited by the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP) and each of our professional education programs is nationally recognized and accredited by the Virginia Department of Education. Additionally, our Online M.Ed. in Counseling program is accredited by the Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP) and prepares students to apply for professional licensure or endorsement in their field.
Prepare to Serve Others as a Licensed Counselor
William & Mary's CACREP-accredited online counseling programs emphasize social justice and cultural responsiveness while preparing you for licensure. Study with attentive faculty mentorship through our flexible online format. Choose the specialized educational path that fits with your professional goals and learn to create positive transformation—one client at a time.
Download our guide to learn more about:
✓ The Online M.Ed. in Counseling program
✓ Paths to licensure
✓ The career outlook for counselors
✓ Faculty in the Online M.Ed. in Counseling program
✓ Admission requirements
✓ The online student experience
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An Engaging Online Degree Experience
