Master of Education in School Counseling

Program Description

The Master of Education in School Counseling is a CACREP-accredited degree designed specifically for students who want to work toward certification as a school counselor in Texas. It requires completion of forty-eight hours of graduate credit and may meet academic requirements for Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC). The program is designed to comply with existing Texas Education Agency standards for professional certification, but students are encouraged to check the state licensing rules for changes in the requirements. All students must take the comprehensive examination during Supervised Practicum (COUN 6376). Students must be enrolled in the university when taking the comprehensive examination and when applying for graduation.

Admissions

Applicants seeking admission to the M.Ed. in Counseling must submit the following directly to the Office of Graduate Admissions:

1. Graduate Application
2. Application fee
3. Official transcript from the baccalaureate degree granting institution
4. Official GRE scores with writing section or MAT scores (no older than five years)
5. Three Reference Forms:
   1. one from a current employer/supervisor
   2. one from a former professor, certified school counselor or licensed counselor, marriage and family therapist, MSW, or psychologist
   3. one from someone other than a family member
6. Essay
7. Copy of Service Record
8. Copy of Teaching Certificate
9. Face-to-Face interview

Degree Requirements