Location:

San Angelo, United States

Program Type:

Full Degree

Degree Level:

Master

Specialty:

School Counseling

Program Overview

Program Description:

The Master of Education in Guidance and Counseling program is designed for students interested in careers as public school counselors or licensed professional counselors in private practice. Students who earn this degree will be eligible to take the Texas Examination of Educator Standards (TExES) for the Professional Certificate for School Counselors. Students must complete a minimum of 36 semester credit hours of graduate work, including all academic requirements for the Professional Certificate for School Counselors. All courses offered in the program are delivered through an online format for the convenience of the student.

Additional Program Information

Accreditation:

Angelo State University maintains institutional accreditation through the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools-Commission on Colleges.

Requirements:

The M.Ed. in Guidance and Counseling prepares the student to apply to the State Board for Educator Certification (SBEC) to seek certification as a school counselor. It is the responsibility of the student to apply for that certificate. As part of the certification requirements, applicants must hold a Texas Teacher Certificate and two years teaching experience in an accredited public school is required prior to application. A copy of the public school teacher’s service record serves as documentation.