Bowie State University Ujima Center for School Counselors

Bowie State University Ujima Center for School Counselors Department of Counseling & Psychological Studies

05/27/2026

“Your legacy is every life you impact.” 🖤💛

Being part of UJIMA means more than preparing for a career — it’s about creating meaningful change in the lives of students and communities.

This is your opportunity to grow, serve, and build a legacy that goes beyond the classroom.

Special thanks to former UJIMA team member Hannah Ruth Jones for sharing this message and encouragement. 💛

👇 How do you want to make an impact in the lives of others?

Representing the future of school counseling with purpose and professionalism. 🖤💛Dedicated to learning, growing, and pre...
05/25/2026

Representing the future of school counseling with purpose and professionalism. 🖤💛

Dedicated to learning, growing, and preparing to support students with care and intention.

“The Movement, Not the Motto: An HBCU Blueprint for Healing Our Students” is almost here, bringing together Ujima Schola...
05/22/2026

“The Movement, Not the Motto: An HBCU Blueprint for Healing Our Students” is almost here, bringing together Ujima Scholars, SAGE School Counselors, practitioners, counselor educators, graduate students, and university counselors for two powerful days at Bowie State University.

This convening is centered on what HBCUs have always known: healing, resilience, and culturally grounded care matter.

📍 Bowie State University
📅 June 25–26, 2026

Register now!

👉 For Ujima Scholars and SAGE School Counselors
https://events.ticketleap.com/tickets/bsudepartments/the-movement-two-day-mental-health-convening

👉 Open to everyone
https://events.ticketleap.com/tickets/bsudepartments/the-movement-full-day-student-mental-health-convening

Register now

05/21/2026

Graduating with more than just a degree — but real opportunities to step into the field. 🖤💛

From eligibility to become a certified school counselor in Maryland to the option of pursuing licensure as a graduate professional counselor, this path opens doors to both school-based and clinical work.

Preparation that leads directly to practice — that’s the goal.

👇 What path are you most interested in after graduation: school counseling or clinical mental health?

Showing up with purpose, passion, and a commitment to supporting students. 🖤💛Every journey in school counseling starts w...
05/20/2026

Showing up with purpose, passion, and a commitment to supporting students. 🖤💛

Every journey in school counseling starts with a shared belief: that students deserve care, understanding, and guidance that helps them thrive.

Grateful for those who are stepping into this space and preparing to make an impact in schools and communities.

05/19/2026

Black school counselors play a vital role in supporting students’ mental health, academic success, and college readiness — especially for Black students who benefit from representation and culturally responsive care.

Yet across the nation, their numbers are declining.

According to the American School Counselor Association, the percentage of Black school counselors has dropped from about 10% in 2020 to around 8% in 2025.

Beyond the numbers are real experiences — many report feeling unsupported and navigating systemic barriers within K–12 education.

This highlights a critical need: not only for more counselors, but for stronger support systems for those serving in these roles.

Representation matters. Support matters. Students matter. 🖤💛

📌 Source:

29,100 projected job openings for school counselors each year from 2023 to 2033.The need is growing — not just to fill p...
05/17/2026

29,100 projected job openings for school counselors each year from 2023 to 2033.

The need is growing — not just to fill positions, but to support the increasing mental health and developmental needs of students.

Behind every opening is an opportunity to make a lasting impact.

UJIMA is preparing future school counselors to step into these roles with purpose, skill, and care. 🖤💛

📌 Source: Research.com

05/15/2026

Representation matters. 🖤💛

For many students, seeing someone who looks like them in positions of support and leadership can make all the difference.

Choosing this path is about more than a career — it’s about showing up, giving back, and creating spaces where every student feels seen, supported, and capable.

Because sometimes, being that presence is exactly what the next generation needs.

👇 What inspired you to pursue (or consider) school counseling?

Becoming a school counselor isn’t just a career path — it’s a commitment to showing up for students in ways that truly m...
05/14/2026

Becoming a school counselor isn’t just a career path — it’s a commitment to showing up for students in ways that truly matter. 🖤💛

There will be busy days, heavy days, and moments where you question if you’re doing enough. But there will also be breakthroughs, trust built over time, and students who remember how you made them feel seen.

You don’t need to be perfect to make an impact — you just need to be present, consistent, and willing to care.

For every aspiring school counselor: your work will matter more than you know. Keep going.

Every conversation matters.Every student matters.Every moment is an opportunity to make an impact.Through UJIMA, scholar...
05/02/2026

Every conversation matters.

Every student matters.

Every moment is an opportunity to make an impact.

Through UJIMA, scholars are prepared to step into schools with purpose, compassion, and the skills to support the whole student.

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14000 Jericho Park Road
Bowie, MD
20715

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

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(301)8604000

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