Program Overview
The Counseling and Guidance at University of Texas Brownsville is a MEd programme in Psychology over 24 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of psychology. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Counseling and Guidance programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across United States and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 24 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6.5
- Tuition: USD 12,480 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 4,320 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
- Location: Brownsville, United States, United States
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Counseling and Guidance programme are prepared for diverse careers in psychology:
- Clinical Psychologist
- Organisational Psychologist
- Researcher
- Counsellor
- Human Resources Specialist
- Behaviour Analyst
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Introduction to Research Methods in Counseling
- Introduction to Guidance and Counseling
- Professional, Ethical, and Legal Issues in Counseling
- Personal/Social Development of the Counselor
- Assessment of Counseling and Development
- Counseling Theories, Methods and Techniques I
- Counseling Theories, Methods and Techniques II
- Diagnosis and Treatment Plan in Counseling
- Career Developmental Theories
- Addictions Counseling
- Child and Adolescent Counseling
- Crisis Counseling
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
You need the following GPA score:
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Your GPA (Grade Point Average) is calculated using the grades that you received in each course, and is determined by the points assigned to each grade (e.g. for the US grading scale from A-F).
- Bachelor\'s degree from a regionally accredited institution in the United States or a recognized international equivalent in a similar or related field.
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- Resume including educational background and work experience.
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English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 12,480 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 4,320 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
Tuition fees: USD 12,480 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 4,320 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact University of Texas Brownsville directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About University of Texas Brownsville
University of Texas Brownsville
United States
The University of Texas at Brownsville was an educational institution located in Brownsville, Texas. The university was on the land once occupied by Fort Brown. It was a member of the University...
University Profile- Application Deadline 2002-04-18
- Start Date 2018-08-28
- Language English
- Duration 24 months