Counseling
Gain Your Counseling Credentials at GW
Where Empathy Meets Expertise
In these “unprecedented times,” it is critical for all to have access to quality mental health care and professional support to guide us through life’s challenges. The need for school, rehabilitation, career, and mental health counselors has grown exponentially. The Graduate School of Education and Human Development (GSEHD) at the George Washington University is dedicated to preparing compassionate and skilled counselors who are ready to answer the call and make a difference in the lives of others.
Whichever your preferred specialization, our comprehensive counseling programs prepare you to become a practitioner, researcher, scholar, and leader in various settings. Our dynamic learning environment is guided by dedicated faculty who are leading voices in the field. Discover the tools to provide healing, foster growth, and promote well-being in the lives of individuals, families, and communities.
Learn more about the program that fits your career goals:
Clinical Mental Health Counseling (Master's)
Rehabilitation Counseling (Master's)
School Counseling (Master's)
Counseling (PhD)
Counseling (Post-Master's Cert.)
Foundations of Rehabilitation Services (Grad Cert.)
Learn more about the program that fits your career goals:
Clinical Mental Health Counseling (Master's)
Rehabilitation Counseling (Master's)
School Counseling (Master's)
Counseling (PhD)
Counseling (Post-Master's Cert.)
Foundations of Rehabilitation Services (Grad Cert.)
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The GW Advantage
Access Washington, D.C.
GW's unique location provides unprecedented access to learning and career opportunities in diverse care settings, government agencies, and professional associations. Gain hands-on experience in supervised, clinical settings in the metropolitan area, including our on-campus Community Counseling Services Center.
Top Ranked & Accredited
Our counseling programs are accredited by the Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP).
The Rehabilitation Counseling program is ranked 5th in the nation by U.S. News and World Report.
Gain Credentials
Pursue credentials such as the National Certified Counselor (NCC) credential exam, the Licensed Professional Counselor credential (LPC), or the Certified Rehabilitation Counselor (CRC).
Programs at a Glance
Master's in Clinical Mental Health Counseling
One of the first of its kind, this 60-credit master's program provides a clinical counseling foundation for serving persons facing physical, mental, emotional, or social challenges.Students gain hands-on, practical experience and are prepared to enter the counseling profession in a variety of human service settings, including social services agencies, employment centers, and substance abuse programs.
Master's in Rehabilitation Counseling
- Online or On-Campus -
Rehabilitation counselors offer hope and empowerment while facilitating services addressing employment and independent living. This 60-credit master's program combines rigorous course content with supervised, clinical experience to provide a foundation for serving diverse populations.
Doctorate in Counseling
Balancing research with clinical experience at mental health sites, the doctoral program is designed to build your capacity to conduct research, publish, provide clinical services, and teach at the graduate level. Faculty share expertise in trauma, human sexuality, child development, grief and loss, substance abuse, and multicultural counseling.
Graduate Certificate in Foundations of Rehabilitation Services
Further develop your counseling abilities to effectively guide and place persons with disabilities into steady employment environments. Take advantage of specialized experiential learning opportunities. Complete a minimum of four courses needed to sit for the Certified Rehabilitation Counselor examination or to pursue eligibility criteria for licensure as a professional counselor.
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No Application Fee
GRE is Not Required
Scholarships Available
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Programs at a Glance
Master's in Clinical Mental Health Counseling
One of the first of its kind, this 60-credit master's program provides a clinical counseling foundation for serving persons facing physical, mental, emotional, or social challenges.Students gain hands-on, practical experience and are prepared to enter the counseling profession in a variety of human service settings, including social services agencies, employment centers, and substance abuse programs.
Master's in Rehabilitation Counseling
- Online or On-Campus -
Rehabilitation counselors offer hope and empowerment while facilitating services addressing employment and independent living. This 60-credit master's program combines rigorous course content with supervised, clinical experience to provide a foundation for serving diverse populations.
Doctorate in Counseling
Balancing research with clinical experience at mental health sites, the doctoral program is designed to build your capacity to conduct research, publish, provide clinical services, and teach at the graduate level. Faculty share expertise in trauma, human sexuality, child development, grief and loss, substance abuse, and multicultural counseling.
Post-Master's Certificate in Counseling
The 12-credit hour post-masters certificate in counseling is designed to allow students who have obtained a 48-credit master's degree in counseling to gain additional credits necessary for licensure.
Graduate Certificate in Foundations of Rehabilitation Services
Further develop your counseling abilities to effectively guide and place persons with disabilities into steady employment environments. Take advantage of specialized experiential learning opportunities. Complete a minimum of four courses needed to sit for the Certified Rehabilitation Counselor examination or to pursue eligibility criteria for licensure as a professional counselor.
Being a part of GSEHD has been one of the best decisions I have made. I now feel well prepared to serve the community while providing counseling services to families and children in the DC area. Completing my education here has taught me to be independent, confident, and resilient.
TATYANA SUARES
M.A. ’20 (Clinical Mental Health Counseling)
