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2024-2025 Catalog

School Counseling, M.S.Sch.Couns.


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The Master of Science in School Counseling consists of 48 credit hours of course work and a minimum of 160 hours of practicum experience. Some courses are offered during the day in the summer. Remaining courses are offered during the evenings and weekends throughout the year. Upon completion of the course work, practicum hours, and passing the TExES exam for school counseling, students are eligible to be employed as school counselors in the public or private school setting. In order to sit for the TExES certification exam, students in the Master of Science in School Counseling program must have a minimum of two years creditable full-time equivalent teaching service as defined by Texas Education Agency (TEA) and the Texas State Board for Educator Certification (SBEC).

Required Courses (48 Hours)


On Campus OR Study Abroad Options (9 Hours)


Students are required to complete all three on-campus courses, OR a combination of on-campus and study abroad courses. Participation in study abroad requires enrolling in six hours and may be taken twice. Students should work with their advisor to select the best combination of courses.

Optional Concentrations


Students may choose any of the following optional concentrations. To complete the chosen concentration, students must complete the courses outlined in the corresponding section.

Practicum (9 Hours)


Take three (3) semesters of the following:

Practicum (3 Hours)


Take one (1) semester of the following:

Practicum (9 Hours)


Take three (3) semesters of the following:

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