Spring & Fall 2024 <\/h6>\n\n\n\nAug 15, 2023<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
Application Open<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
Spring 2024 Semester<\/h6>\n\n\n\nDec 15, 2023<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
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Fall 2024 Semester<\/h6>\n\n\n\nJan 15, 2024<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
Deadline to Receive Priority Scholarship Consideration<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
Fall 2024 Semester<\/h6>\n\n\n\nApril 15, 2024<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
Application for EdM in Counseling Closes<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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Featured Faculty<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
The faculty of the master’s in Counseling at BU Wheelock include researchers who are experts in their area of study and clinicians with deep knowledge of the best practices in the field. They are passionate about supporting students as they develop their skills as counselors able to work with clients with a wide variety of backgrounds and experiences.
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<\/figure>\t\t\t\tCarly Block<\/h6>\n\t\t
Lecturer<\/p>\t<\/a>\n\n\t\n<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\n
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<\/figure>\t\t\t\tBobby Hiep Bui<\/h6>\n\t\t
Program Director, EdM in Counseling
\r\nSenior Lecturer<\/p>\t<\/a>\n\n\t\n<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\n- \n\t\n\t\t\t\t\t
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<\/figure>\t\t\t\tHardin Coleman<\/h6>\n\t\t
Professor & Dean Emeritus
\r\nDirector, Center for Character & Social Responsibility<\/p>\t<\/a>\n\n\t\n<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\n- \n\t\n\t\t\t\t\t
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<\/figure>\t\t\t\tMaria Teresa Coutinho<\/h6>\n\t\t
Clinical Associate Professor<\/p>\t<\/a>\n\n\t\n<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\n
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<\/figure>\t\t\t\tEdson Filho<\/h6>\n\t\t
Associate Professor<\/p>\t<\/a>\n\n\t\n<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\n
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<\/figure>\t\t\t\tAmie Grills<\/h6>\n\t\t
Associate Provost, Undergraduate Affairs
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<\/figure>\t\t\t\tPetra Hesse<\/h6>\n\t\t
Clinical Associate Professor<\/p>\t<\/a>\n\n\t\n<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\n
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<\/figure>\t\t\t\tMelissa K. Holt<\/h6>\n\t\t
Director, Kilachand Honors College
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<\/figure>\t\t\t\tKimberly A. S. Howard<\/h6>\n\t\t
Program Director, Counseling Psychology & Applied Human Development (PhD)
\r\nAssociate Professor<\/p>\t<\/a>\n\n\t\n<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\n- \n\t\n\t\t\t\t\t
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<\/figure>\t\t\t\tJohn McCarthy<\/h6>\n\t\t
Clinical Associate Professor
\r\nDirector, Institute for Athletic Coach Education<\/p>\t<\/a>\n\n\t\n<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\n- \n\t\n\t\t\t\t\t
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<\/figure>\t\t\t\tV. Scott Solberg<\/h6>\n\t\t
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\n\n\nCareer Outcomes<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Graduates of the EdM in Counseling are in demand by employers as well as American Psychological Association (APA)-accredited doctoral programs. Our alumni have gone on to work as counselors in numerous settings, including schools, hospitals, and sports academies. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
\n- Behavioral health agencies <\/span><\/li>
- Private and group psychotherapy practices<\/span><\/li>
- University counseling centers<\/span><\/li>
- Public and independent schools<\/span><\/li><\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
\n- Hospitals<\/span><\/li>
- Residential treatment facilities<\/span><\/li>
- University athletic departments<\/span><\/li>
- Sports academies<\/span><\/li>
- Performance enhancement consulting firms<\/span><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n
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More Information about the EdM in Counseling<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
\n\nField-Based Experiences<\/a><\/h5>\n\n\n\n
Students in the school counseling and child & adolescent mental health counseling concentrations complete a clinical practicum and internship. Sport psychology students complete a clinical practicum and internship, as well as a sport psychology practicum. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
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\nLicensure<\/a><\/h5>\n\n\n\n
For students seeking licensure, BU Wheelock guides and supports students through every step. Students in our sport psychology concentration are also eligible to become a Certified Mental Performance Consultant (CMPC) through the Association for Applied Sport Psychology.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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\nGraduate Admissions <\/a><\/h5>\n\n\n\n
For questions about admissions requirements, deadlines, financial assistance, and more, the Graduate Admissions team has answers. Sign up for an information session or start your application today! <\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Licensing Disclosure<\/strong>
Boston University offers a number of programs that lead to a professional license or certification. The\u00a0Master of Education in Counseling Licensing Disclosure<\/a>\u00a0page provides state-specific licensure information regarding Boston University Wheelock College of Education and Human Development\u2019s Master of Education in Counseling program. Individuals pursuing the School Counseling specialization should review the information provided on the\u00a0BU Wheelock Educator Preparation Programs Licensing Disclosure<\/a>\u00a0page.<\/p>\n\n\n\nBackground Checks<\/strong>
Students who are admitted into BU Wheelock routinely participate in field experiences as a part of their respective program curriculum and requirements. Most field sites require criminal background checks to determine students\u2019 eligibility for participation. History of a criminal background may disqualify students from participating in these required experiences, which in turn may impede the successful completion of one\u2019s degree program.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"The Master of Education (EdM) in Counseling program at Boston University Wheelock College of Education & Human Development is designed for students who want to become outstanding counseling professionals with the skills, commitment, and passion to work effectively with diverse populations. This program combines rigorous in-person classwork with field experience that will help you build […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":8572,"featured_media":69249,"parent":68016,"menu_order":1,"template":"","meta":{"_editor_template":""},"bu_progs_page-type":[6501],"bu_progs_degree-option":[6533],"bu_progs_education-level":[6603],"bu_progs_area-of-study":[],"bu_progs_area-of-interest":[6642],"bu_progs_department-affiliation":[6639],"bu_progs_format":[6607],"bu_progs_availability":[6609,6610],"bu_progs_location":[6611],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/id-kayla.cms-devl.bu.edu\/wheelock\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/bu-program-page\/68019"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/id-kayla.cms-devl.bu.edu\/wheelock\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/bu-program-page"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/id-kayla.cms-devl.bu.edu\/wheelock\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/bu-program-page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/id-kayla.cms-devl.bu.edu\/wheelock\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/8572"}],"version-history":[{"count":15,"href":"https:\/\/id-kayla.cms-devl.bu.edu\/wheelock\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/bu-program-page\/68019\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":71639,"href":"https:\/\/id-kayla.cms-devl.bu.edu\/wheelock\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/bu-program-page\/68019\/revisions\/71639"}],"up":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/id-kayla.cms-devl.bu.edu\/wheelock\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/bu-program-page\/68016"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/id-kayla.cms-devl.bu.edu\/wheelock\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/69249"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/id-kayla.cms-devl.bu.edu\/wheelock\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=68019"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"bu_progs_page-type","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/id-kayla.cms-devl.bu.edu\/wheelock\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/bu_progs_page-type?post=68019"},{"taxonomy":"bu_progs_degree-option","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/id-kayla.cms-devl.bu.edu\/wheelock\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/bu_progs_degree-option?post=68019"},{"taxonomy":"bu_progs_education-level","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/id-kayla.cms-devl.bu.edu\/wheelock\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/bu_progs_education-level?post=68019"},{"taxonomy":"bu_progs_area-of-study","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/id-kayla.cms-devl.bu.edu\/wheelock\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/bu_progs_area-of-study?post=68019"},{"taxonomy":"bu_progs_area-of-interest","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/id-kayla.cms-devl.bu.edu\/wheelock\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/bu_progs_area-of-interest?post=68019"},{"taxonomy":"bu_progs_department-affiliation","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/id-kayla.cms-devl.bu.edu\/wheelock\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/bu_progs_department-affiliation?post=68019"},{"taxonomy":"bu_progs_format","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/id-kayla.cms-devl.bu.edu\/wheelock\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/bu_progs_format?post=68019"},{"taxonomy":"bu_progs_availability","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/id-kayla.cms-devl.bu.edu\/wheelock\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/bu_progs_availability?post=68019"},{"taxonomy":"bu_progs_location","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/id-kayla.cms-devl.bu.edu\/wheelock\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/bu_progs_location?post=68019"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}
- Residential treatment facilities<\/span><\/li>
- Private and group psychotherapy practices<\/span><\/li>
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