school_counselor_1The 100% online M.Ed. in School Counselor Education program is a highly regarded program that focuses on counseling strategies, school-wide program development, and mental health, with an emphasis on diversity, culture, language, and issues of privilege and oppression.

Upon completion, graduates will earn a Master of Education degree in Counselor Education and in partnership with Region IV be eligible to take the TExES School Counselor Exam for counselor certification in the state of Texas. 

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school_counselor_2The 48-hour School Counselor Education program prepares students to qualify as professional school counselors.  All of the School Counselor Education program courses probe the dynamics of language, privilege, oppression, and interpersonal relationships, including those related to ethnicity, race, class, gender, and distinctive populations. In addition, the Counselor Education program considers pertinent professional, ethical, and legal issues in professional school counseling. Research in professional counseling, role-playing, and in vivo experiences are included in the School Counselor Education program. 

This program meets the Texas Education Agency course requirements for professional school counselors. These requirements are subject to change by the State of Texas, SBEC, and/or TEA.

Requirements Disclaimer:
*Please note: This is an online program and international students cannot maintain or obtain F-1 student visa status or I-20 form through this program.

Certification Disclaimer:
The University of St. Thomas provides a program curriculum designed to meet educational requirements for licensure or certification in the State of Texas.   It is undetermined if this applies outside of Texas.