UMass Amherst
The school counseling education program is ahead of the curve in professional practices. It teaches an innovative model of school counseling that is classroom-based, promotes group interventions, and understands schools as complicated structures that the counselor can influence. Students develop an appreciation for the broad issues impacting the practice of school counseling, knowledge of current models and evidence-based interventions, and an understanding of the research base that supports practice. Also, it ensures that our graduates have thorough training in mental health, which is not always an element of school counseling programs. Finally, the students also have the opportunity to work with faculty in the UMass Amherst-based National Center for School Counseling Outcome Research & Evaluation, a widely respected source for school counseling resources.
CIP Code:
13.1101
Educational, Guidance, School, and Vocational Counselors
The University of Massachusetts Amherst is the largest public research university in New England. With more than 28,000 students and over 200 distinct academic programs – including highly ranked programs in business, computer science, health care and the social sciences – UMass Amherst is one of the most comprehensive institutions in the Northeast.
