Foster their most extraordinary future.
The Online Master of Education in Counseling, with concentrations in School Counseling and Clinical Mental Health Counseling, is a degree that can help you answer the calling to serve.
Become the Heart of Social Transformation
Empower others to change their world.
Explore the possibilities with a Master of Education in Counseling.
Your Work as a Counselor Begins Now
Our commitment to your success begins in admissions, where our expectations for your performance are also set. As you prepare your application for William & Mary’s Online Master of Education (M.Ed.) in Counseling, remember that Admissions Advisors are always on standby, ready to assist you to answer your questions, clarify requirements and review the materials needed.
William & Mary is proud to accept applicants of various academic backgrounds, and all applications are reviewed holistically. With this in mind, our baseline requirement is that all applicants have a completed bachelor’s degree (or equivalent); in conjunction with this, we recommend a GPA of 3.0 or higher (on a 4.0 scale) as well as GRE Verbal and Quantitative scores (40th percentile or higher preferred in GRE Verbal).
Upcoming Application Deadlines
| Term | Priority Application Deadline | Final Application Deadline | Start Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring 2019 | November 5 | December 10 | January 7 |
| Summer 2019 | March 4 | April 1 | May 6 |
Meet Your Admissions Advisor: Sarah Bracken
Sarah Bracken has six years’ experience in education and is passionate about supporting and empowering students throughout their academic career. Sarah has served in a variety of roles supporting adults and K-12 students, including as a case manager, program director and regional director. She has acted as a liaison between families and school administrations, ensuring that students received the support and resources they needed to succeed. Sarah holds an MA in Clinical Psychology from Argosy University and a BA in Psychology from Rice University.
Email: counselingonline@wm.edu Toll Free: (866) 870-6966 Local: (757) 903-0072 (ext. 801)
Don’t Let Tuition Halt Your Progress
We believe in the power of education and are therefore proud to assist prospective and current students in financing their degrees. For more information regarding tuition assistance and scholarship opportunities, visit our tuition and financial aid page, or contact an Admissions Advisor.
Preparing You for Licensure
Both our Clinical Mental Health Counseling programs and School Counseling are accredited by the Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP) and prepare you for required and optional licensure opportunities.
Counseling Careers are in High Demand
By pursuing a future in counseling, you’ve opted for a career field that demonstrates faster-than-average job growth.1 Not only that, our faculty and facility resources will help to broaden your professional network throughout the course of your program and support your efforts to facilitate targeted career opportunities post-graduation.
Are You Ready to Apply?
Priority Application Deadline
March 4
Summer 2019 Term
Application Deadline
April 1
Summer 2019 Term
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