Why Study Counseling at Vermont State?
- Unique Program: Our curriculum includes a core of required courses, additional specialization coursework in your area of interest, a personal growth experience, and an internship with an accompanying seminar.
- Self-Paced Learning: It usually takes 2.5 to 3.5 years to finish the degree, depending on your individualized plan of study. Hybrid and evening courses are available, and a thesis is not required.
- Expert Faculty: Faculty are scholar-practitioners who bring national and local expertise in mental health counseling, school counseling, integrated service delivery, research, and administration to the program.
- Licensure Preparation: The program prepares students to pursue licensure in clinical mental health, substance use, or school counseling.
Concentrations in Counseling
Students in this program choose a concentration to combine with their foundational classes.
- Clinical Mental Health
- School Counseling
To apply, please select Counseling from the list on the application. You will have opportunity to identify your concentration interest after you apply.
Financial Aid for Counseling Students
Vermont State University is providing a high-quality, affordable degree in Counseling to students across Vermont and beyond. Our financial aid team is here to help you explore all your options.
Tuition assistance is available to Vermont residents who enroll in the M.A. in Counseling. Learn more about eligibility.
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Sample Courses
- Counseling Theories
- Career Counseling
- Counseling in Groups
- Counseling Processes: Lab Experience I
- Counseling & Addictive Behaviors
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Student Stories
“The class schedule fit into my life without a total upheaval and provided the path for me to get this specific credential in School Counseling … I’m doing what I wanted to do be doing.”
Erin Dezell
