M.A. in Counseling

Build on your classroom teaching experience and learn the theories and strategies needed to serve students as a school counselor. Work with children and families in your community to foster academic achievement and success. For more information, please contact the Department of Educational Leadership and Counseling at elac@pvamu.edu or (936) 261-3530.

Counseling Core I
CNSL 5053 Orientation to Counseling and Development 3
CNSL 5213 Professional Ethics for School Counselors 3
CNSL 5143 Human Growth and Development 3
CNSL 5023 Theory and Practice of Counseling 3
CNSL 5153 School Counseling in a Multicultural Society 3
Counseling Core II – Program Concentration
CNSL 5113 Career Development Counseling 3
CNSL 5013 Counseling Techniques 3
CNSL 5163 Research and Measurement in Counseling 3
CNSL 5133 Group Dynamics 3
CNSL 5123 Assessment Evaluation and Interpretation of Student Data 3
CNSL 5043 School Consultation 3
CNSL 5083 Crisis and Trauma Counseling with Children 3
CNSL 5003 Organization and Administration of School Counseling Programs 3
CNSL 5063 School Counseling Practicum 3
CNSL 5503 School Counseling Internship I 3
CNSL 5513 School Counseling Internship II 3
Total Hours 48

Admission Requirements

  • Cover Letter (writing sample)
  • Teaching Service Record
  • Three Recommendation Letters
  • Valid Teacher Certificate – Two years teaching experience preferred. Applicants with one-year teaching experience will be considered.
  • Graduate Studies Admission Application – www.applytexas.org

Core Courses

  • Orientation to School Counseling and Development
  • Ethics for School Counselors
  • Human Growth and Development
  • Counseling Theory and Practice
  • School Counseling in a Multicultural Society
  • Career Development Counseling
  • Counseling Techniques
  • Research and Measurements in Counseling
  • Group Dynamics
  • Assessment, Evaluation, and Interpretation of Student Data
  • School Consultation
  • Crisis and Trauma Counseling with Children
  • Organization and Administration of School Counseling Programs
  • School Practicum
  • School Internship I
  • School Internship II