School Psychology & Counselor Education (SPACE)

School Psychology

The school psychology program incorporates a developmental course of study that ensures students’ learning is appropriately sequenced and coordinated with relevant practical experiences. The school psychology program curriculum has been structured with three major emphases: (1) psychological and educational foundations; (2) clinical training in assessment linked to intervention, consultation & collaboration, and prevention & intervention; and (3) effective application of skills in school settings. The Ed.S. School Psychology program at William & Mary is accredited by the National Association of School Psychologists (NASP). 

CACREP Accredited Counseling Programs

The M.Ed. Program in Counseling is organized into a series of required educational and research foundation courses, basic counseling courses, and specialized courses that enable a student to concentrate in Clinical Mental Health Counseling (with specializations in Addictions Counseling, Relationship, Marriage & Family Counseling, or Military/Veterans Counseling) and School Counseling.  In addition, graduate students can pursue an online Master of Education (M.Ed.) in counseling, with concentrations in Clinical Mental Health Counseling, Clinical Mental Health & Military/Veterans Counseling, or School Counseling.  All M.Ed. programs include intensive practicum and internship experiences that provide students with substantial opportunities to develop their clinical skills under qualified supervision.  The goal of the M.Ed. program is to prepare students to become competent and qualified professional counselors, leaders and advocates for those they serve in public and private schools and community mental health settings.

The Doctoral program in Counselor Education is designed to evaluate the theory and practice of counseling through quantitative and qualitative research and to prepare educators and leaders in the field of counseling. Students take doctoral seminars in selected counseling research topics, courses in statistics and research, a counseling practicum, a counselor education internship, and electives approved by their advisors. The goal of the doctoral program is to encourage students to extend their abilities in creative didactic and experiential activities, while developing critical thinking skills and a focused research agenda.

Licensure in Counseling 

Professional Counselor in Virginia (LPC)

At this time in Virginia, licensure as a Professional Counselor requires a master’s level degree in counseling, 60 hours of graduate course work in counseling, a 3400 hour, post-master’s clinical residency , and successful completion of the licensure examination.  The programs of study for all of the M.Ed. degrees in Counseling at William & Mary includes all the required areas of classroom and clinical instruction needed for licensure as a Professional Counselor in Virginia and most states. 

Substance Abuse Treatment Practitioner in Virginia (LSATP)

The program of studies for the Addictions Counseling program also meets the coursework and clinical instruction requirements for licensure in Virginia as a Substance Abuse Treatment Practitioner.

Certified Substance Abuse Counselor in Virginia (CSAC)

The program of studies for the Addictions Counseling program also meets the coursework and clinical instruction requirements for licensure in Virginia as a Substance Abuse Treatment Practitioner.   

Marriage & Family Therapist in Virginia

The program of studies for the Family Counseling program also meets the coursework and clinical instruction requirements for licensure in Virginia as a Marriage & Family Therapist and most other states.  For more information about licensing requirements by the state of Virginia: http://www.dhp.virginia.gov/counseling/.

The Counseling Clinics

The counseling program features the Flanagan Counselor Education Clinics, which are teaching clinics offering state-of-the-art clinical training for students and providing two vital services to the William & Mary and surrounding communities.  The New Horizons Family Counseling Center is the product of the collaborative efforts of New Horizons Regional Educational Center and the William & Mary School of Education.  The New Leaf Clinic provides assessment and feedback sessions, and group counseling to students at William & Mary with issues related to the use of alcohol or other drugs. 

Comprehensive/Doctoral Committee - SPACE

The Comprehensive/Doctoral Committee includes the Chair or Co-Chairs, and one to two additional members, with a minimum of three members. The members of the Committee, initially selected for the Comprehensive Examination process, ideally should remain on the Doctoral Committee throughout the dissertation and final defense. The composition of the Committee should include at least one member from the student’s department, and at least one member from outside the primary field of study. The Chair of the Committee must be a faculty member in the School of Education; a minimum of two members of the Committee must be faculty members in the School of Education. Members outside of the School of Education must be approved by the Committee Chair. The appointed academic advisor may be selected by the student to serve on or chair the Committee, but inclusion of the academic advisor is not mandatory. All members of the Committee must have a terminal degree and are required to participate fully in review and assessment of written and oral examinations and in the dissertation process. The Chair should ensure that current or recent supervisory and collegial relationships between Committee members and the student are avoided.

Doctoral Comprehensive Examinations- SPACE

MEd in Counseling

• Clinical Mental Health
• Clinical Mental Health & Addictions
• Clinical Mental Health - Relationship, Marriage & Family
• Clinical Mental Health & Military/Veteran
• School 

Online MEd in Counseling

• Clinical Mental Health
• Clinical Mental Health & Military/Veteran
• School 

PhD Counselor Education

EdS in School Psychology