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We have two teams to help you through the process.
General questions prior to applying can be directed to our Graduate Recruiters.
Once you have applied, questions about the application process should then be directed to our Graduate Processors.
Graduate Recruiters: Located in the Multidisciplinary Studies Building 4.01.52
Office Hours: 8 A.M. - 5 P.M.
Monday, Wendesday and Friday - virtual office hours
Tuesday and Thursday - in-person
Contact Us:
Email: Grad.Recruitment@utsa.edu
Phone: (210) 458-4331
Fax: (210) 458-4332
Book an appointment with a recruiter in-person or virtually .
Graduate Processors: Located in the Flawn Sciences Building 1.01.05
Contact Graduate Processors:
Email: Graduate.admissions@utsa.edu
Phone: (210) 458-7985
Send Official Transcripts to: graduate.documents@utsa.edu
Unofficial Transcripts and Other Documents for Spring 2022 can be Uploaded here! (requires UTSA
student ID in the form of abc123) if they have not been submitted as part of your application.
Unofficial Transcripts and Other Documents for Summer 2022 and Fall 2022 must be uploaded directly to the application.
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. |
| 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.
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| International Applicants | Must meet international graduate student admission requirements
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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
- School Counselor
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.
Contact Information
Student Development Specialist: Kristina Talamantez, M.S.
Email: kristina.talamantez@utsa.edu
Telephone: (210) 458-2723
Graduate Advisor Of Record: Heather Trepal
Email: heather.trepal@utsa.edu
Telephone: (210) 458-2928
Degree Website: Learn more about this program here.
Degree Catalog Link: https://catalog.utsa.edu/graduate/educationhumandevelopment/counseling/#MEd_School_Counseling
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.
