Overview

The School Mental Health Counseling program from Tarleton State University equips students with the skills to support K-12 students’ academic, emotional, and social well-being, while emphasizing the role of mental health counseling in school and community settings. The curriculum is aligned with 2024 CACREP Standards in Clinical Mental Health Counseling, and includes courses in counseling theory and techniques, assessment procedures, crisis intervention, and multicultural competence. Graduates are trained to provide individual and group counseling, collaborate with educators and parents, and develop programs that foster a positive school environment. The program also emphasizes ethical practice, mental health advocacy, and prepares students to be moral and ethical practitioners in school and clinical settings.

Career Outcomes

School Mental Health Counselor
School Counselor
Licensed Professional Counselor
Child and Adolescent Counselor

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Professional Orientation and Ethics
Counseling Theories
Techniques of Counseling
Group Counseling
Human Growth and Development
Career Development

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-08-19 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-04-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

60 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Fort Worth, United States
Waco, United States

Disciplines

School Counselling Counselling Psychology View 513 other Masters in School Counselling in United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

English requirements

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General requirements

3.0 GPA or higher on last sixty (60) hours of undergraduate or graduate course work.
Participate in on-campus interview process.
Program orientation
Program application

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

25048 USD / year

≈ 25048 USD / year
Out-of-State

25048 USD / year

≈ 25048 USD / year
Domestic

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In-State

10170 USD / year

≈ 10170 USD / year

Living costs

Fort Worth

United States

1071 - 1679 USD / month

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

Funding

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