School Counselor Certification Preparation
Program Overview
The Master of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling is also available with a specialized track preparing students for certification as a Texas school counselor.
Master of Science: Clinical Mental Health Counseling with School Counseling Certification
The Master of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling is also available with a specialized track preparing students for certification as a Texas school counselor. In addition to the entry requirements for the MS Clinical Mental Health Counseling program, to which students must be admitted, candidates for the School Counselor Preparation Program must complete and submit additional materials for admission to the program.
School Counselor Certification Preparation Program
Students will be admitted to the M.S. Clinical Mental Health Counseling with School Counselor Certification Preparation program by the faculty once the following application criteria are met:
- Graduate School admission
- Admission to the Clinical Mental Health Counseling program
- Minimum GPA of 2.5 or in last 60 hours to include semester where 60th hour occurred.
- School Counselor application with essay, which includes a separate application process from Graduate School and Clinical Mental health Counseling Program
- Letter of Intent to pursue certification, which is part of School Counselor Certification Preparation Program application
- Interview with program faculty
If you are interested in the school counselor certification preparation program, please contact the program coordinator, Dr. Jenn Moore, at [email protected]
Program Coordinator

Department: Counseling and Psychology
Office/Room: Warrior Hall-318
Email: [email protected]
School Counseling Program Application
- Fall Admission: July 1
- Spring Admission: November 1
- Summer Admission: April 1
School Counselor Certification Preparation Program Information
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