Gonzaga’s Master’s in School Counseling program embodies Gonzaga University's mission to educate the whole person and to inspire graduates to live lives of leadership and service for the common good. Our students are deeply engaged in both their learning and their communities, moving beyond classroom study to apply their developing skills in real-world contexts. In alignment with the university's Jesuit values, students and faculty seek out opportunities to serve with, and learn from, diverse and underserved populations, reflecting a commitment to justice, equity, and care for all people.
Through sustained partnerships with local schools, nonprofits, and community agencies, our students gain hands-on practice while addressing authentic needs in the community. These experiences nurture the qualities Gonzaga seeks to cultivate in all graduates: critical thinkers, compassionate professionals, and advocates who are committed to advancing human dignity and the greater good.
In this way, engaged learning in our program is both a professional preparation and a lived expression of Gonzaga’s mission. By uniting rigorous academic training with purposeful service, our school counseling students graduate not only as highly skilled practitioners but also as reflective leaders who are ready to transform schools and communities in the spirit of Gonzaga’s call to be people for and with others.
