Prepare for a Meaningful Career in Counseling
Build the knowledge, skills, and experience to make a difference in the lives of others with a degree in counseling. With a focus on social impact and evidence-based research and practice, you’ll learn to:
- Provide evidence-based counseling to support mental health and well-being
- Use culturally responsive, trauma-informed practices to serve diverse communities
- Build clinical skills through supervised counseling experiences
- Advocate for equity and positive change in schools and communities
Make a lasting impact with a master’s or PhD in counseling, and gain the knowledge, skills, and experience to support individuals and communities through meaningful counseling work. With expert faculty, hands-on clinical training, and a commitment to equity and student success, you’ll be prepared to launch a rewarding career helping others thrive.
Choose the Program That’s Right For You
Whether you choose the master’s (EdM) counseling or PhD in counseling psychology & applied human development, you’ll gain the knowledge, clinical skills, and hands-on experience needed to support the mental health and well-being of children, adolescents, and communities.
In the counseling master’s, you’ll choose from one of three areas of concentration:
- Child and Adolescent Mental Health
- School Counseling
- Sport/Performance Psychology
Find Mentors for Life
Learn from BU Wheelock’s experienced counseling faculty, who provide personalized mentorship, real-world insight, and the support you need to develop the skills and confidence to succeed as a counselor.
Dr. Anna Ward studies the professional practice and development of sport psychology practitioners and students, including supervision training and peer mentorship, supervisory and practitioner competence, and the lived experiences of professionals in the field. In addition to her research and teaching, Dr. Ward mentors and supervises students in the sport psychology specialization in counseling psychology.
Advance Your Career with a Counseling Degree
Boston University’s Wheelock College of Education & Human Development will help you grow as an effective counselor and professional. With a counseling degree or certificate, you’ll be prepared for careers in many settings, including:
- Behavioral health agencies
- Private and group psychotherapy practices
- University counseling centers
- Public and independent schools
- Hospitals
- Residential treatment facilities
- University athletic departments
- Sports academies
- Performance enhancement consulting firms
Start Your Graduate Program in Counseling Today!
Connect with BU Wheelock to learn more about the master’s in counseling or the PhD in counseling psychology & applied human development. Learn about application requirements and deadlines, sign up for an information session, or start your application today.