Passing grade on Superintendent ExCET exam. This program option meets the academic requirements for Professional School Counseling certification in the State of Texas. The MA in Education option in Counseling can also be structured, through the selection of appropriate courses, for preparation as a counselor for positions in community agencies. This latter option is designed to fulfill the academic requirements leading to Texas certification as a Licensed Professional Counselor. This program requires a minimum of 48 semester hours.
Several alternatives are available for certification under the Counseling Option.
Requirements listed are above those given for the degree under the core requirements section. All students should include EDUC 6305 Research Design in Education and the Social Sciences within their first 12 hours of course work. The student should consult the program coordinator to verify current requirements for the desired certification. These requirements are established by the Texas State Board of Educator Certification and may change more frequently than published degree requirements. All students should include EDUC 6305 Research Design in Education and the Social Sciences within their first 12 hours of course work.