Overview

Rise as an influential and supportive school counselor. The Master of Science in School Counseling online program helps you pivot your career from teaching students to helping them navigate educational, behavioral, social and home life challenges. You will learn the theories and techniques of counseling that prepare you to support students, and their families, as they progress through their academic journey.

This School Counseling program from Texas A&M International University is designed to prepare you as a highly effective, culturally competent professional counselor ready to serve in K-12 Texas schools. It offers you the academic rigor and qualifications you need to confidently sit for the TExES School Counselor exam. Plus, this master’s education helps you meet the Texas Education Agency’s degree criteria to pursue state certification.

In the M.S. in School Counseling online program, you will learn to:

Use culturally appropriate counseling practices regarding age and stage of life
Transform a variety of counseling theories and interventions for efficacy in a multicultural environment
Apply professional, ethical and legal principles when collaborating or consulting with stakeholders (parents, teachers, other professionals, etc.)
Impact school and non-school counseling programs through the application of leadership and advocacy skills by designing, implementing and evaluating counseling programs in myriad settings
Actively engage in professional counseling associations

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Professional Orientation

Personality & Counseling Theories

Appraisal Techniques in Child and Adolescent Counseling

School Counseling

Career Development and Life Planning

Social, Cultural & Family Issues

Human Growth and Development Across the Lifespan

Professional Counseling Ethics and Legal Issues

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 16 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2024-08-28 00:00:00
- Apply before 2024-07-01 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2024-06-01 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2025-01-02 00:00:00
- Apply before 2024-11-01 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2024-10-01 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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Credits

48 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Education School Counselling View 593 other Masters in School Counselling in United States

Academic requirements

GPA

English requirements

IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

Bachelor's degree
Valid Texas Teaching Certificate
Minimum 3.0 GPA on the last 60 hours
Two years of work experience
Statement of Purpose / Essay
FERPA Consent to Release Educational Records
Code of Ethics Form Teacher Candidate
College of Education Application
Submit Proof of Service Record
Complete Online Screening Instrument
Complete Exit Policy Form

Tuition Fee

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International

20936 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 10468 USD per semester during 16 months.
National

20936 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 10468 USD per semester during 16 months.

Funding

Studyportals Student Grant Deadline: 30 June 2020

Apply and be among one of the 20 students to win €1000.

Studyportals Student Grant Deadline: 30 June 2020

Apply and be among one of the 20 students to win €1000.

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Scholarships Information

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