Counseling and Development

Tuition Discounts

for graduate students!

Virginia educators

Discount is 15% off the university's approved rate

CEHD out-of-state students

Discount is approximately 45% off the university's approved rate

The Counseling and Development Program prepares counselors to promote the social, psychological, physical, and spiritual health of individuals, families, communities, and organizations for the advancement of global well being.

The Counseling and Development Program offers a Doctoral Program, Master's Degree Programs in Clinical Mental Health Counseling and School Counseling as well as Post-Master's Licensure Programs for aspiring Licensed Professional Counselors and School Counselors. The Counseling and Development Program is housed within the School of Education and has faculty from leadership positions in communities and schools.

The Counseling and Development Program is committed to preparing counselors who promote the social, psychological, physical, and spiritual health of individuals, families, communities, and organizations in order to contribute to the advancement of global well being. The program strives for national and international excellence in implementing a counseling perspective which provides a foundation in basic counseling skills and focuses on social justice, multiculturalism, internationalism, advocacy and leadership. It is our belief that a global perspective on development across the life span, and an understanding and appreciation of multiculturalism, diversity, and social justice are integral to the preparation of professional counselors, requiring that professional counselors are prepared to assume leadership roles, be proactive change agents and become advocates for social, economic and political justice. The program is committed to accomplish this mission by working through interdisciplinary teams as well as promote the interconnectedness of teaching, research, service and professional practice. Through this mission faculty will facilitate a continued tradition of international, national and regional leadership through the development of collaborative partnerships and projects, research, publications, presentations, consultation, and training.

News and Announcements

Philip L. Wilkerson, selected as the George Mason University Employee of the Month for September 2019

Philip was formally presented with this award by GMU Interim President Holton on September 3rd. Congratulations to Philip Wilkerson and University Career Services! Philip had this to say about his recent selection. Read more...

Honoring the recipients of the 2019 Presidential Faculty Excellence Medals

Sponsored by the Office of the President, the Presidential Awards for Faculty Excellence were created to recognize, promote, and honor outstanding members of our community for excellence in teaching, research & scholarship, social impact, and diversity & inclusion. The medals for Faculty Excellence are presented to award recipients at Commencement on May 17. Read more...

Extending the Reach of Counseling

Counseling must always start with an understanding of the client’s cultural values, says Rachael Goodman, an assistant professor in the counseling and development program at George Mason University (GMU) in Fairfax, Virginia. Read more...