University of Montana  

The University of Montana is located in Missoula, Montana, nestled into the Rocky Mountains and filled with scenic beauty. Our CACREP-Accredited School Counseling Track is part of our vibrant Department of Counselor Education. Faculty include Drs. John and Rita Sommers-Flanagan, Dr. Cathy Jenni, and joining us in the fall of 2010, Dr. Scott Schaefle. Our school counseling students enjoy a wide range of practicum and internship experiences, often tailored to the student’s desired learning experiences with student populations ranging from kindergarten to high school, large schools, small schools, as well as alternative and private schools. We are a small enough department to be very student-centered, and large enough for a great sense of community!

Department of Counselor Education Mission Statement

The Department of Counselor Education at The University of Montana strives to provide an academically stimulating learning environment which engenders healthy intellectual and emotional development. We prepare students to function as competent, ethical professional counselors who work sensitively with a diverse array of needs and people in a wide range of school and mental health settings. Our department recognizes the need for professional advocacy and the importance of social justice.