WHAT YOU’LL LEARN

  • Engage in multiple contexts to promote the social and emotional growth and development of individuals, groups, families, and organizations
  • Critically and intentionally utilize multiple theories of counseling and human development and multiple sources of evidence to inform and develop practice
  • Interrogate your own biases and social location to actively pursue culturally-responsive practice and contribute collaboratively to the ongoing work of equity

OVERVIEW

The MEd program is one of three programs in the School of Education. Puget Sound’s in-person Master of Education in Counseling (MEd) program focuses on developing the knowledge and skills necessary for careers in the helping fields and prepares graduates to become certified school counselors and/or licensed mental health counselors. The MEd program is fully accredited by the Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP). CACREP is the leading accrediting body for counseling preparation programs and supports excellence in counselor education by establishing high professional standards. Puget Sound MEd program graduates who complete or have completed their degree after January 13, 2021 are considered graduates of a CACREP-accredited program.

 

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INDUSTRY PROFESSIONAL
Mark Vetter, Puyallup School District

"In my opinion, Puget Sound is one of the top counseling programs in the state. I look for Puget Sound grads when I hire."

SAMPLE COURSES

EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING

A sampling of student placements and internships:

  • Erin Tyrell MEd'20, Mason Middle School, school counseling
  • Caitlyn Gravranich MEd'18, Washington Elementary School, school counseling
  • Lindsay Buol MEd'18 interned at both an area junior high school AND a community mental health facility, wanting to get as much experience as possible in both settings before settling into a career

AFTER PUGET SOUND

A sampling of alumni jobs and experiences:

  • Friday Harbor Elementary School (school counselor)
  • DeLong Elementary School (school counselor)
  • Hope Sparks Family Services (counselor)
  • Chiron Middle School (school counselor)
  • Renton School District (family support specialist)
  • Counseling Centers of North Puget Sound (psychotherapist and pastoral counselor)
  • Department of Social and Health Services (social worker)
  • Tacoma Pierce County Health Department (drug/alcohol treatment counselor/supervisor)
  • New Life Counseling Center LLC (licensed mental health counselor associate)
  • Cowlitz Tribe Health & Human Services (associate mental health therapist)
  • Tumwater High School (high school counselor)
  • Western State Hospital (psychology associate)
  • Comprehensive Mental Health (child therapist)