School Counseling (M.Ed.)
Basic Degree Information/Description
The Master of Education (M.Ed.) degree in School Counseling offers the opportunity for advanced study and professional development in the fields of School Counseling. School Counseling is designed for students who wish to pursue school counselor certification and to become a school counselor in the K-12 setting.
The Department of Counseling offers the Master of Education (M.Ed.) degree in School Counseling. In addition to application to the M.Ed. graduate program, students should apply to the School Counseling Certification Program if they intend to practice as a certified professional school counselor in a school setting upon meeting state requirements. The School Counseling Program is accredited by the Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP). For information on SCCP admission information, visit the Department of Counseling website or contact the Department of Counseling Student Development Specialist's office for the required process, timeline and forms.
Why pursue a M.Ed. in School Counseling?
The Masters of Education in School Counseling program:
Prepares graduates to become a certified school counselor in Texas (with two years of teaching experience at the time you apply for state certification)
- Provides a Diploma and transcripts specifying your training and specialty in school counseling.
Degree Requirements:
- Candidates for the Master of Education degree in School Counseling must earn a minimum of 48 semester credit hours.
- Students must pass a comprehensive portfolio assignment during their internship.
- For a complete list of degree requirements please see the Graduate Catalog.
Admission Prerequisites:
| Required Degree |
Bachelor’s degree in any field. |
| Other Degree Requirements |
Must have a 2.7 in the last 60 hours for probational admission or a 3.0 or higher in the last 60 hours for clear admission. Must obtain teaching certification within 5 years of graduation from the school counseling program if you don't already have it.
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Application Requirements:
| General University Requirements |
Must meet university wide requirements. |
| Application |
A completed a Graduate School application. |
| Transcripts |
Official transcripts from all institutions attended. All international transcripts must be recorded in English or officially translated to English. |
| Resume or Curriculum Vitae |
Not required. |
| Letters of Recommendation |
Applicant rating forms are submitted by recommenders online. Please provide the three recommenders' information in the online application. |
| Statement of Purpose |
A two-page narrative statement is required. |
| Test Scores |
Not required. |
| Evaluation of Foreign Credentials |
All applicants including non-U.S. citizens (International), U.S. Citizens, and permanent residents who have earned university-level credit from foreign institutions are required to submit official transcripts along with an evaluation of the transcripts from Foreign Credentials Service of America.
- An approved evaluation requires a detailed course-by-course evaluation. Summaries will not be accepted.
- Foreign credential evaluations must be received by the application deadline for your application to be processed.
- Foreign Credentials Service of America in Austin, TX is the only accepted evaluation agency. They can be reached at (512) 459-8429, info@foreigncredentials.org, or online at https://www.foreigncredentials.org/our-services/apply-now/.
- If you need a request form, please visit the FCSA website to access the form here.
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| International Applicants |
Must meet international graduate student admission requirements
- IELTS: Minimum score of 7.
- TOEFL: Minimum scores of 100 or 65 for Internet or paper versions, respectively.
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| Other |
Applicants must hold a 2.7 grade point average during the last 60 hours of their undergraduate studies to be eligible for admission to the counseling program. |
Career Options Available for a Masters of Education in School Counseling Graduate
Research taking place in the School Counseling (M.Ed.) program
Creative interventions relative to relationship issues, grief and loss. Comprehensive school guidance and counseling program effectiveness, multicultural issues in counseling, behavioral health issues, brief family consultation, creative approaches to school guidance and counseling services, on-line counseling, addictions, suicidality, crisis intervention, child abuse and other trauma, legal and ethical issues in school counseling, injurious behaviors.
Funding Opportunities
Course Scheduling and Offerings
The majority of courses are offered in the evenings one night a week from 6 PM to 8:45 PM at the Downtown Campus.
