School Counseling Specialization, MEd

Foundation Courses:

• EDUC 6311 - Research Methods and Procedures
• COUN 6327 - Applied Learning in the Educational and Clinical Environments
• COUN 7335 - Psychological Development Across the Lifespan
• COUN 8314 - Multicultural Issues in Counseling

Concentration Courses:

• COUN 6323 - Seminar in Counselor Education
• COUN 6325 - Vocational and Aptitude Assessment
• COUN 6330 - Career Awarness, Exploration and Development
• COUN 6351 - Guidance and Counseling Services
• COUN 7337 - Manifestations of Mental Disorders
• COUN 8302 - Counseling Theories: Methods and Techniques
• COUN 8310 - Ethical Issues in School and Professional Counseling
• COUN 8312 - Group Dynamics in Counseling and Therapy
• COUN 8352 - Pre-practicum Counseling Laboratory: Basic Interviewing Skills
• COUN 8355 - Child and Adolescent Counseling
• COUN 8380 - Practicum: School Counseling I
• COUN 8381 - Practicum: School Counseling II

Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC)

The academic requirement for Licensure as a Professional Counselor in the State of Texas may be met by successful completion of the MEd in School Counseling.

For Master of Science in school psychology, see PSYCHOLOGY .

State Certification Information

Teacher certification is not awarded by the university but by the State of Texas based on completion of designated courses and passing scores on the exams required by the State Board of Educator Certification. The department certification officer will work with individual students to guide them through this process.

State teaching certificates that may be earned:

1. Students may earn an initial EC-6 teaching certificate upon completion of the required core courses and successful completion of state exams in bilingual and special education.
2. Students seeking certification to teach at the secondary level must complete the required core courses as well as the courses in either the Math or Science set.