About the Master of Arts in Counseling & Guidance: School Counseling Program
The Master of Arts in Counseling & Guidance program is designed to develop professional school counselors who are ethical problem-solvers, aware of roles, policy, technology, and legalities relevant to the school counseling field.
This program satisfies 60-hour Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) academic requirements and requirements for certification as a Texas Professional School Counselor.
Career Opportunities
- Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC)
- Texas Certified School Counselor
- Substance Abuse Counselor
- Marriage and Family Therapist
- Residential Counselor
- Health Psychologist
Application Instructions
- Complete the GradCAS application
- Submit application fee ($49 for domestic; $69 for international)
- Submit the following required documents:
- Official e-transcripts from all US institutions attended are to be sent to GradCAS through their online order portal. If your institution does not have official e-transcripts available, they can be mailed to the GradCAS processing center.
- International student submission details can be found here.
- Personal statement outlining the reason for applying for this graduate degree, career goals, and research interests. (3 pages)
- Curriculum Vitae or résumé
- Interview with Counseling faculty
Prerequisites
- 2.75 cumulative GPA (or 3.0 last 60 CH)
The Department has the right to examine students' prerequisites, accept equivalent hours, or require additional work.
Program Details
Courses Offered:
- Face-to-face
- Felxible full-time or part-time enrollment
Two Degree Tracks
- 60 Credit Hours (CH)
- 700 hours of practicum and internship
Average Time to Complete: 2.5-3 years