Fairfield University's School of Education and Human Development offers a nationally accredited education that is as affordable as it is effective.

Utilizing engaging classrooms, specialized programs, accommodating schedules and a variety of field experiences, we provide you with the training to achieve your career endeavors.

The Educational Studies and Teacher Preparation Department of the School of Education and Human Development (SEHD) offers graduate programs for new and experienced teachers in Elementary Education and Secondary Education organized around reflective inquiry and socially responsible professional practice.

The Counselor Education Department currently offers the master of arts degree in clinical mental health counseling and school counseling, and sixth year certificate (SYC) in clinical mental health counseling and school counseling. The clinical mental health counseling concentration prepares candidates to work in a variety of human service settings, including clinical mental health counseling centers, career centers, substance abuse centers, crisis counseling centers and more. The school counseling concentration prepares candidates to work as counselors in elementary, middle and secondary schools.

Candidates are endorsed for certification and/or job placement only in their area of concentration. Counseling courses are offered under the guidance of faculty members who are nationally recognized in the field through their publications and active service in national professional organizations. The programs are designed to develop knowledge and skill in nine areas: Human Growth and Development, The Helping Relationship, Lifestyle and Career Development, Research and Evaluation, Social and Cultural Foundations, Group Counseling, Individual Appraisal, Professional Orientation and Clinical Skills.