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Master's Degree in Counseling – Professional School

Department of Counseling

Degree: Master of Education
Major: Counseling and Development
Track: Professional School Counseling
Hours: 60 (includes residency and internship)

Professional School Counseling Student

Delivery Options:

Degree Description

The ËÄ»¢Ó°ÊÓ Master of Education Degree in Counseling and Development – Professional School Counseling provides the coursework for your career and certification as a Professional School Counselor. The degree emphasizes Coordinated School Health Model in Texas and the .

You'll learn counseling techniques inclusive of mental health promotion and positive youth development, early mental health intervention and development, substance abuse prevention and intervention and suicide prevention in the school setting.

Why Study Counseling and Development at Lamar?

ËÄ»¢Ó°ÊÓ offers an online program for the Master of Education Degree in Counseling and Development – Professional School Counseling. This program is offered in an accelerated five-week online course format with one week of face-to-face meeting on campus, affording you flexibility in hours and balance for work and family time.

Our program places a major emphasis on Coordinated School Health Model in Texas and the A for school counseling, and the coursework aligns with national and state credentials for 

Career Paths

Your prospects as a school or career counselor are high, and the expects employment to grow 11% from 2016 to 2026. As student enrollments grow in schools, so does the need for certified counselors. 

Primary Careers

Certified elementary, middle, or high school counselor

Career Areas

  • Elementary education
  • Primary education
  • Secondary education
  • Higher education teaching

Median Salary

$52,233

Types of Employers

  • Public and private schools
  • Colleges and universities

Meet the Faculty

Dr. Belinda LopezDr. Belinda Lopez
Interim Chair
Dr. Wendy GreenidgeDr. Wendy Greenidge
Associate Professor
Dr. Kimberly McGoughDr. Kimberly McGough
Assistant Professor
Dr. Lisa WinesDr. Lisa A. Wines
Assistant Professor