Overview
Overview
Agency school counselor certification and Texas professional counseling licensure (LPC). Students seeking school counseling certification should consult with the school counselor program coordinator and the certification office on campus regarding current state certification requirements to ensure eligibility prior to graduation.
The Master of Professional School Counseling at Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi prepares students to counsel in PK-12 school settings. Upon completion of the degree program, students will have met all relevant educational requirements for Texas Education Agency school counselor certification and Texas professional counseling licensure (LPC).
In addition to successful completion of all courses required for graduation, students are required to pass a comprehensive written examination. Students become eligible to take this examination while enrolled in practicum. All students should have completed pre-requisites prior to enrollment in practicum.
Programme Structure
Courses included:
- Child Psychology
- Teenage Psychology
- Conversational Therapy
- Counseling
- Addiction and Trauma Psychology
- Career Counseling
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 24 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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Credits
Delivered
Disciplines
School Counselling Educational Psychology Counselling Psychology View 607 other Masters in Educational Psychology in United StatesAcademic requirements
English requirements
Other requirements
General requirements
- $70 application fee
- Official transcripts from all undergraduate and graduate course work taken at any accredited college or University attended (Foreign College credits/transcripts require an official foreign evaluation. Please click here). TAMU-CC transcript is not required.
- Essay (500-700 word written essay, including one’s personal/professional career plans, goals, and a statement indicating one’s ability to work individually and in groups with diverse populations. Note: Essay requirements are specific to Counseling MS)
- Face-to-face interview with admissions committee
- Three references
Tuition Fee
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International
10652 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 10652 USD per year during 24 months. -
National
10652 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 10652 USD per year during 24 months. -
In-State
4884 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 4884 USD per year during 24 months.
Living costs for Corpus Christi
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
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