An Online Master’s with School Counseling Specialization

From Top-Ranked Vanderbilt Peabody College

Ranked one of the top 5 education schools in the nation by U.S. News & World Report, Peabody College at Vanderbilt University now offers an online master of education (M.Ed.) in human development counseling with a specialization in school counseling. Designed for aspiring school counselors interested in working in K-12 settings, the program enables students to earn an M.Ed. online in as little as three years while preparing for licensure.¹

Program at a Glance

The online program allows you to:

Attend live, online classes every week led by Vanderbilt faculty

Gain real-world experience in a field-based internship

Network with peers and instructors at on-campus immersions

Receive 24/7 access to student support services

Areas of Study

The program’s key areas of focus include:

  • Relationship development
  • Counseling program management
  • Social and emotional care
  • Counseling theory and practice

¹ Vanderbilt University is ranked No. 4 for 2021 Best Education Schools according to U.S. News & World Report; www.usnews.com/best-graduate-schools/top-education-schools/edu-rankings. Vanderbilt University is also ranked No. 15 for 2020 Best National Universities by U.S. News & World Report; www.usnews.com/best-colleges/rankings/national-universities. Accessed May 2020.