Degrees and Certificates Offered
The Counseling program is designed to provide knowledge and skills for school counselor certification and provide a program of courses that satisfies requirements for the Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) license. Both programs can be completed in concert with a Master of Education in Counseling degree.
School Counselor Certification
School counselors work in public and private schools, grades K-12, community colleges, and universities. The role of the School Counselor varies depending on the age of the school population and their needs, but these are some common activities as listed in the TExES Preparation manual for School Counselors.
Their functions are to:
- Use their understanding of human development to provide developmental guidance programs, including counseling services, that meet the needs of all students
- Apply their understanding of human diversity to ensure that developmental guidance and counseling programs are responsive to all students.
- Employ their knowledge of the factors that may affect students' development and school achievement to promote students' ability to achieve their potential.
- Plan, implement, and evaluate developmental guidance programs, including counseling services, that promote all students' success.
- Provide comprehensive developmental guidance programs that promote all students' personal growth and development.
- Offer effective counseling services to individuals and small groups
- Utilize assessment results to identify students' strengths and needs, monitor progress, and engage in planning to promote school success.
- Communicate effectively with families and establish collaborative relationships that enhance work with students.
- Work collaboratively with other professionals and with community members to promote positive change and to facilitate student learning.
- Comply with ethical, legal, and professional standards relevant to the profession.
Contact Us
For information about pursuing your master's degree in Counseling,
Phone: (361) 570-4371
(877) 970-4848, ext. 371
In person: Suite 222, University West (Victoria)