Program Overview
The School Counseling at Texas A&M University is a MEd programme in Psychology over 24 months, delivered Online. 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 School Counseling 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: Online
- English requirement: IELTS 6
- Tuition: USD 14,544 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 14,544 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the School Counseling programme are prepared for diverse careers in psychology:
- Clinical Psychologist
- Organisational Psychologist
- Researcher
- Counsellor
- Human Resources Specialist
- Behaviour Analyst
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Foundations of School Counseling
- Multicultural Counseling in Schools
- Career Counseling in Schools
- Techniques of Research
- School Counseling Theories & Techniques
- Planning and Organizing Comprehensive Guidance Programs
- Issues in Child and Adolescent Development
- School Counseling Group Interventions
- Assessment in School Settings
- Consultation in Special Education
- Counseling Practicum in the Schools
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
You need the following GPA score:
Applicants for graduate programs must have the equivalent of a bachelor\xe2\x80\x99s degree with a minimum GPA equivalent to 3 on a US 4.0 grading scale. Admitted applicants typically have an undergraduate GPA of or better on a 4.0 scale. No exam grade should be lower than 4.5 (European grade scale) or D (American grade scale).
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).
- Complete application.
- Preferred undergraduate GPA of 3.0 (cumulative).
- Three letters of recommendation at least one from a school administrator familiar with your work.
- One year of classroom teaching experience is highly preferred, but applicants will need to have an affiliation with a school in order to complete practicum requirements.\xc2\xa0 Students who are unable to set up pracitca in K-12 settings (public or private) will not be permitted to advance in the program.
- Certification as a school counselor by the State of Texas requires two years of teaching experience.\xc2\xa0
- The application deadline is February 15th.\xc2\xa0
English Proficiency: IELTS 6 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 14,544 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 14,544 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
Tuition fees: USD 14,544 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 14,544 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
IELTS requirement: 6
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Texas A&M University 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 Texas A&M University
Texas A&M University
Winters, United States
Texas A&M University is a distinguished institution of higher education committed to academic excellence, innovative research, and preparing students for leadership in their chosen fields. The...
University Profile- Application Deadline 2015-02-18
- Start Date 2018-09-01
- Language English
- Duration 24 months