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