Professional Counseling

The Master of Education in Professional Counseling focuses on providing students with a 48-hour, rigorous and strength-based program to prepare students for licensure in the State of Texas.

The objectives of this program are to:

  • Provide a rigorous course of study to prepare students to work with children and families in a variety of settings; and
  • Provide students with the necessary foundational knowledge to successfully pass the National Counselor Exam administered by the Texas State Board of Examiners of Professional Counselors

To meet these objectives, the following courses are required:

Professional Studies (12 semester hours)

EDUC 50003

Diversity in American Education

EDUC 60313

Educational Assessment

EDUC 70953

Research in Education

EDUC 50143

Theories of Human Development

Specialization (24 hours)

EDGU 50223

Helping Relationships

EDGU 50323

Small Group Dynamics

EDUC 60143

Counseling Interventions

EDGU 60383

Counseling Theories and Techniques

EDGU 60113

DSM: Diagnosis and Treatment

EDGU 60213

Introduction to Marriage and Family Therapy

EDGU 60233

Career Development and Information

Program Class (minimum 3 hours)

EDGU 60423

Organization and Administration of Support Programs

EDGU 60613

Guidance and Counseling Programs

Field Experience (6 hours)

EDGU 70103

Practicum I

EDGU 70203

Practicum II

Other Course Options

EDEL 60813

Infant/Toddler Development and Intervention

EDGU 60613

Guidance and Counseling Programs

EDGU 60313

Motivating and Managing Students

EDGU 70303

Practicum in Child Life

EDGU 60403

Theories of Student Development

Students may transfer up to 6 hours of approved course-work.

As the counseling program expands other courses at TCU may be added to course options.

To complete the MEd in Counseling requires that students successfully complete the 36-hour or 48-hour master’s program with a "B" average or better and successfully pass orals involving a written and taped case presentation.





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