Counseling & Development - TWU Family Sciences

The Counseling and Development program of the Department of Family Sciences is an exciting and dynamic area that offers professional training and development leading to a Master's Degree in Counseling and Development (MS). Students may choose to focus on:

Community counseling
Professional school counseling
Dual degree in counseling and music therapy

These degrees will prepare students to be eligible to receive:

Licensure as a professional counselor (LPC) and/or
Certification as a professional school counselor (K-12)

Why you should select our program:

CACREP (Council for Accreditation and Related Educational Programs) accreditation for all three degrees.
Enjoy the strength of collaborating with students, including many nontraditional/returning students.
Enjoy smaller class sizes, with more individualized attention and focus by faculty members.
Attend evening and weekend classes to better accommodate working students.
Discover a focus on faculty mentoring and advising.
Benefit from innovative teaching strategies, including conference-based courses.
Focus on innovative and creative counseling strategies, including music therapy, play therapy, and marriage/family therapy.
Participate in the department’s on-site community-based clinic providing counseling services to the Denton, Texas area at a reduced rate.

Admissions Process

Graduate Admissions Requirements

Deadline to apply for Fall admission is April 15th.

Interview day is May 2, 2014 for Fall 2014 admission.

Deadline to apply for Spring admission is September 15th.

Interview day is October 11, 2013 for Spring 2014 admission.

Deadline to apply for Summer admission is January 15th.

Interview day is February 21, 2014 for Summer 2014 admission.

What our current and former students say about this program: