MEd in School Counseling
This program is not currently accepting new students.
However, if you are interested in becoming a school counselor, we offer an in-person, CACREP-accredited Master of Science in Counseling & Development with a Professional School Counseling track.
Earn your Master of Education in School Counseling in just two years or 50 credit hours. Enjoy flexibility with 100% online coursework. Graduate with eligibility for certification in Texas.
Mental health awareness is rising in schools, and that means there is a growing need for services. The Bureau of Labor Statistics expects mental health counseling careers to grow nearly 20 percent through 2024, much faster than the average.
We offer a M.Ed. in school counseling. Graduates will be eligible to become certified school counselors in Texas public schools for grades K-12. Serve as a mental health or career counselor in public, private, and charter schools across the state.
Why our program?
- Collaborate with students, including many nontraditional/returning students
- Smaller class sizes with more individualized attention and focus by faculty
- Both asynchronous classes and evening synchronous classes designed to better meet the needs of working students
- Faculty mentoring and advising
- Innovative and experienced faculty with varied specializations
- Be part of a cohort. Build connections with peers for stronger academic and professional development
Contact
For Prospective Students
Ellion Maggard
Admissions Coordinator
erice4@twu.edu
940-898-2731
Advising for Current Students
Robert Martinez
Graduate Advisor
rdelcastillomartinez@twu.edu
940-898-2686
Page last updated 12:28 PM, February 11, 2026