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MEd Counseling

University of Hawai’i at Mānoa Counseling Programs

The University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa (UHM) offers two exceptional graduate-level counseling programs within its College of Education, both leading to a Master of Education (MEd) degree.

UHM’s Unique Approach

  • Commitment to social justice, multiculturalism, and advocacy
  • Preparation for addressing diverse needs across the lifespan
  • Emphasis on creative, trauma-informed, and strength-based approaches
  • Reflection of Hawai‘i’s multicultural environment
  • Focus on culturally responsive strategies in counseling practice

 

Graduate Outcomes

Graduates of UHM’s counseling programs develop:

  • A robust ethical framework grounded in unique cultural contexts
  • Comprehensive understanding of social dynamics affecting diverse communities
  • Expertise in building effective counseling relationships and facilitating group processes
  • Specialized skills for supporting both PreK-12 students and individuals with disabilities
  • Proficiency in developing and implementing culturally responsive counseling approaches
  • Ability to advocate for equity and access in educational and vocational settings

Concentrations

  • student and instructor

    School Counseling Program

    This three-year curriculum prepares students for P-12 counseling careers, emphasizing individual and group support, academic and career guidance, program creation, and emergency response skills.

    • Specialized training in PreK-12 counseling techniques
    • Focus on culturally responsive counseling and equity advocacy
    • Practical experience through supervised placements in local school districts
    • Aligned with American School Counselor Association (ASCA) National Model for comprehensive, data-driven school counseling program
    School Counseling
  • Students in a Classroom

    Rehabilitation Counselor Education Program (RCEP)

    This three-year program trains rehabilitation counselors to work with individuals with disabilities. The curriculum emphasizes counseling theories, medical and psychosocial aspects of disability, vocational rehabilitation, and case management.

    • Focus on disability-related counseling
    • Emphasis on vocational rehabilitation
    • Training in case management for individuals with disabilities
    Rehabilitation Counselor Education