School Counseling, Online, MAEd

This program is fully accredited by the Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP). CACREP is the premiere accrediting body for graduate counseling programs.

As a leader in counselor preparation, we hold the distinction of being the first CACREP-accredited institution in Seattle and one of the first accredited institutions in Washington state. There are over 600 CACREP-accredited programs in the United States.

Benefits of Accreditation

Accreditation provides recognition that the content and quality of a program has been evaluated and meets standards set by the profession. The benefits of graduating from an accredited program include:

For students:

• Provides assurance that appropriate knowledge and skills are included in the program
• Increases marketability for employment
• Prepares students to sit for state licensure
• Ensures fluidity in the licensure process
• Eases the licensure process between states
• Provides a foundation for future doctoral studies

For employers:

• Indicates that candidates for employment graduated from a rigorous program
• Signifies that graduates achieved high quality standards and competencies
• Ensures that graduates possess minimal knowledge and skills for success
• Denotes that graduates are knowledgeable of current trends and best practices
• Ensures that candidates for employment have potential for achieving success

See CACREP reports to learn more.

The Seattle University Counseling Department is committed to preparing ethical, self-aware counselors devoted to social justice, equity, and anti-racism. We develop students’ multicultural and social justice competence to ensure an understanding of systemic oppression that will help them advocate with and for marginalized communities. Our graduates are change agents that promote justice and foster individual and collective wellbeing through their integrity, reflective practice, and sustained efforts addressing inequities in their counseling.

Our counseling faculty are nationally renowned leaders in their field. They are well published and engage in innovative research and policy surrounding school counseling within our global community. They are counselor-scholar-advocates who bring a wealth of experience to the online classroom. 

You'll learn from:

• A flexible asynchronous online format.
• Renowned faculty members with leadership experience in the field.
• Peers dedicated to serving this generation of K-12 students.

Hear more from our faculty about becoming a School Counselor.

Graduates of our program are in high demand. You can become a professional in a variety of organizations, from K-12 schools to youth service agencies or private practice. You can also support youth in mental health centers, psychiatric hospitals and correctional facilities. 

With the high-quality education and experience you receive in our program, you can go on to become highly respected:

• K-12 school counselor
• Clinical mental health counselor.
• Substance abuse counselor
• Agency counselor
• School-based mental health professional
• College counselor
• Consultant
• Mental health advocate