Master's Degree in Counseling – Professional School
Degree: Master of Education
Major: Counseling and Development
Track: Professional School Counseling
Hours: 60 (includes residency and internship)
Degree Description
The ÃÛÌÒÊÓƵ University Master of Education Degree in Counseling and Development – Professional School Counseling provides the coursework for your career and certification as a Professional School Counselor. The degree emphasizes Coordinated School Health Model in Texas and the .
You'll learn counseling techniques inclusive of mental health promotion and positive youth development, early mental health intervention and development, substance abuse prevention and intervention and suicide prevention in the school setting.
Why Study Counseling and Development at ÃÛÌÒÊÓƵ?
ÃÛÌÒÊÓƵ University offers an online program for the Master of Education Degree in Counseling and Development – Professional School Counseling. This program is offered in an accelerated five-week online course format with one week of face-to-face meeting on campus, affording you flexibility in hours and balance for work and family time.
Our program places a major emphasis on Coordinated School Health Model in Texas and the A for school counseling, and the coursework aligns with national and state credentials for
Career Paths
Your prospects as a school or career counselor are high, and the expects employment to grow 11% from 2016 to 2026. As student enrollments grow in schools, so does the need for certified counselors.
Primary Careers
Certified elementary, middle, or high school counselor
- Elementary education
- Primary education
- Secondary education
- Higher education teaching
- Public and private schools
- Colleges and universities
Meet the Faculty
Dr. Belinda LopezInterim Chair
Dr. Wendy GreenidgeAssociate Professor
Dr. Kimberly McGoughAssistant Professor
Dr. Lisa A. WinesAssistant Professor