Overview

Key facts

The School Counseling program complies with existing standards for professional certification.

Learning outcomes

It requires completion of forty-eight hours of graduate credit and may meet academic requirements for Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC). The program at Sam Houston State University is designed to comply with existing Texas Education Agency standards for professional certification, but students are encouraged to check the state licensing rules for changes in the requirements. All students must take the comprehensive examination druing the first semester of Internship . Students must be enrolled in the university when taking the comprehensive examination and when applying for graduation.

Once students complete the required courses, they are allowed to take the examination for school counseling. However, certification will not be issued by TEA until the applicant has completed two years of teaching experience.

Evening classes are offered at the main campus and The Woodlands Center. Cohorts may also be available.

Accreditation

The College of Education’s Educator Preparation Program is accredited by the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP)

Programme Structure

Courses included:

Counseling Program Orientation (stem work)

Theories of Counseling
Assessment in Guidance & Counseling
Pre-Practicum Techniques of Counseling
Human Growth & Development
School Counseling: Consultation, Coordination and Counseling
Methods of Research
Effective Human Behavior
Practicum in Group Counseling
Career Counseling Across the Lifespan
School Counseling: Leadership, Advocacy, and Accountability
Supervised Practice in Counseling
Cross Cultural Issues in Counseling
Child and Adolescent Counseling
Internship

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-19 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-08-01 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2026-05-19 00:00:00 , International

More details

SHSU strongly encourages international students outside the U.S. to apply at least 90 days before the beginning of the semester for which they are applying.

Language

English

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Credits

60 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Huntsville, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

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General requirements

Graduate Application
Application fee
Pay the $35 Texas Education Accountability System for Educator Preparation Programs Fee (paid to the TEA as required by TAC 229.9.7) if seeking Texas School Counselor certification
Official transcripts from all undergraduate institutions applicant attended
Three References:
- at least two reference forms provided by former or current employers or professors
- one reference form a professional acquaintance, but cannot be a family member or an applicant's personal medical or behavioral health provider
Personal Statement
Teacher Service Record*
Valid Teacher Certificate

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

18048 USD / year

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Out-of-State

18048 USD / year

≈ 18048 USD / year
Domestic

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In-State

9488 USD / year

≈ 9488 USD / year

Living costs

Huntsville

United States

964 - 1786 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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