Overview

Basic Degree Information/Description

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 of The University of Texas at San Antonio 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 School Counseling program of The University of Texas at San Antonio:

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.

Career Options Available for a Masters of Education in School Counseling Graduate

School Counselor

Programme Structure

Courses include:

School Counseling

Counseling Theories

Clinical Assessment and Appraisal Strategies for Counselors

Group Theory and Process

Diagnosis in Counseling

Child and Adolescent Counseling in a Systemic Context

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-20 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-10-01 00:00:00
Starting 2027-08-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-02-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

48 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Helotes, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

2.7

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General requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Psychology, Special Education, Sociology, or closely related field

Applicants without adequate coursework preparation in Education, Psychology, Sociology or related field may be required to take COU 3103 Helping Skills and, at the discretion of the admissions committee, to complete up to 15 additional hours of preparatory courses as a condition of admission

A completed a Graduate School application

Official transcripts from all institutions attended. All international transcripts must be recorded in English or officially translated to English along with an evaluation of the transcripts from Foreign Credentials Service of America

Three Applicant Rating forms are required

A two-page narrative statement is required

English language proficiency test scores

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

Tuition Fees

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28134 USD / year

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28134 USD / year

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9906 USD / year

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Why pursue a M.Ed. in School Counseling?

Career Options Available for a Masters of Education in School Counseling Graduate

Programme Structure

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Credits

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