EdM in Counseling

Change Lives with an EdM in Counseling

With a counseling psychology master’s, you can help people overcome mental challenges and work through complex issues. In this Master of Education (EdM) in Counseling program, you’ll choose from three concentrations to build the focused expertise you’d get from a master’s in school counseling, a sport psychology master’s degree, or a child and adolescent counseling master’s.

Whichever you choose, you’ll be equipped to support communities you care about on completion of this intensive two-year program.

Program Concentrations and Field Experiences

This counseling psychology master’s (EdM in Counseling) program has a strong mental health focus and provides you with both classroom and fieldwork experiences. This prepares you to work with individuals from all walks of life with a wide range of mental health issues.

Career Outcomes for an EdM in Counseling

Become a skilled counselor ready to offer guidance, support, and understanding. When you complete a counseling psychology master’s (EdM in Counseling) from BU Wheelock, you’ll have the skills to:

• Demonstrate evidence-based practice, awareness, and abilities
• Work effectively with children through emerging adult populations as a professional counselor
• Maintain sensitivity to individual differences
• Demonstrate ethical and professional behavior as required in the profession’s code of conduct

Join Alumni in a Rewarding Career or Doctoral Program

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.

Employers of BU Wheelock alumni:

• 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

Dr. Edson Filho is an associate professor of sport, exercise, and performance psychology. His research centers on performance optimization in individual and team settings. He has worked as a consultant for professional, collegiate, and amateur athletes. His work on performance optimization has been funded by the Union of European Football Associations (UEFA) and the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) and been featured in media outlets including BBC Latin America, the Boston Globe, Nature Lindau, and Scientific American.

Counseling Psychology Courses

Core courses in the counseling psychology master’s (EdM in Counseling) program cover childhood development, ecological considerations in psychology, and strengths-based theory to understand an individual’s attributes and adaptations. In addition to those courses, you’ll take classes in your concentration of choice on topics like:

Scholarships Available

Admissions & Dates

Dates & Deadlines

Connect with BU Wheelock to learn more about the Master of Education (EdM) in Counseling program. Learn about application requirements and deadlines, sign up for an information session, or start your application today.

Licensing Disclosure
Boston University offers a number of programs that lead to a professional license or certification. The Master of Education in Counseling Licensing Disclosure page provides state-specific licensure information regarding Boston University Wheelock College of Education and Human Development’s Master of Education in Counseling program. Individuals pursuing the School Counseling specialization should review the information provided on the BU Wheelock Educator Preparation Programs Licensing Disclosure page.

Background Checks
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’ 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’s degree program.