The Master of Education (M.Ed.) in School Counseling is designed to prepare educators who have a strong desire to help students succeed academically and to promote their well-being. School counselors focus their work on positive student development, especially high expectations, achievement motivation, and school engagement. Counselors help to build a caring and positive school climate, promote resiliency, provide support and guidance to students, and involve parents in schooling Lamar University’s M.Ed. in School Counseling is a non-thesis program designed to prepare educators to meet the requirements of School Counselor credentialing articulated by national and state standards and the Texas State Board for Educator Certification standards through: Developing the knowledge, skills and dispositions for fulfilling the school counselor role; Building a school community that supports the success of all students; Facilitating the well-being and development of children and youth in the educational setting; Delivering a developmental guidance program, intervention services, career planning, individual counseling, and planning based on student needs as well as supporting the educational mission of the school. Students are required to complete 36 hours of coursework. The internship course is the final course and requires all other courses to be completed to enroll. The Practicum includes a mentor or supervisor being assigned from the student’s district/campus, for a total of 160 hours. Education requirements vary by state, but a master’s degree is required to become a certified counselor in Texas and most states. Each 5-week course emphasizes knowledge and skills within an application based curriculum. This program can be completed in as little as 18months.

The Master of Education in Educational Administration is a non-thesis principal certification master's degree program fully aligned with the Educational Leadership Constituent Council (ELCC) standards. The program is designed to develop leaders who can build inclusive communities that support learning for all students in cultures of continuous improvement.

The Master of Education in Teacher Leadership is a non-thesis Master's Degree program designed to develop instructional leaders who can carry out a vision of learning.

The Master of Education in Educational Technology Leadership (ETL) Program is a non-thesis graduate program designed to prepare individuals to become proficient in the use of technology, as well as to lead a school in its efforts to integrate technology in the classroom. Additionally, the curriculum has been designed to accommodate the needs of corporate trainers and other educators outside the academic realm.

The Preparation Program for Principal Certification is available to applicants with a Master of Education degree. Applicants must have two years of practical teaching experience in an accredited school. Principal certification allows teachers to expand their professional development to include school leadership and administrative skills. Students are required to complete 21 hours of coursework as outlined in their degree plan. Courses are offered on a rotational basis. Coursework completion is expected in as little as 9 months.

The Preparation Program for Superintendent Certification is available to applicants with a Principal (or Mid-Management) Certification and one year of practical administrative experience. Students are required to complete 18 hours of coursework as outlined in their degree plan. Each course includes field-based experiences, problem based learning and action research. Professors are educators with superintendent experience and instruction is based on best practices in online education, is highly interactive and maximizes opportunities for productive participation. Professional portfolios are developed within the program with continued availability upon completion and candidates are prepared for superintendent certification in Texas. Course content is aligned with the SBEC Superintendent Competencies and 12 hours of this coursework may be applied to the Lamar University doctoral program in Educational Leadership. Courses are offered on a rotational basis and can be completed in as little as nine months.

The Lamar University online RN to BSN program is designed to be flexible and convenient to meet the needs of your hectic schedule. The online classes are taught by the same professors who teach on campus. Our nursing program prepares graduates for professional nursing practice across healthcare settings.

Lamar University is offering a fully online Bachelor’s degree completion program that provides an accelerated pathway for career advancement at a preferred tuition rate of $450 per course. The Bachelor of Applied Arts and Sciences (BAAS) degree program is one of the fastest growing degree programs in the country. The program is ideal for students who want to advance their two-year degrees and who want the opportunity to earn experiential credit for military or work experience. At one of the best values in education you can earn your bachelor’s degree from a reputable state university. The BAAS program caters to individuals who have earned previous college credit or have been out of high school for five years and desire to reach the finish line.