Online M.Ed. Counseling Programs
Lamar University's online M.Ed. in Counseling offers three tracks - Clinical Mental Health, Marriage Couple & Family, and Professional School Counseling - each meeting Texas Licensed Professional Counselor coursework requirements. Each track runs 60 credit hours with required residencies.
Why choose our online programs:
- Set your own study schedule. All coursework is 100% online, accessible 24/7.
- Keep your monthly budget intact. Our tuition is affordable and paid by the course.
- Our programs are career-relevant. Curricula meets the educational coursework requirements for the Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Texas.
- Benefit from multiple start dates and fast-paced, 5-week courses. Begin soon and graduate earlier.
Why choose our online programs:
- Set your own study schedule. All coursework is 100% online, accessible 24/7.
- Keep your monthly budget intact. Our tuition is affordable and paid by the course.
- Our programs are career-relevant. Curricula meets the educational coursework requirements for the Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Texas.
- Benefit from multiple start dates and fast-paced, 7-week courses. Begin soon and graduate earlier.
Which online program is right for you?
Lamar University’s M.Ed. in Administration, M.Ed. in Counseling and Development – Prof. School Counseling, and Program Certificate in Principal Education are accredited by the Association for Advancing Quality in Educator Preparation (AAQEP).
Frequently Asked Questions
The questions below address what prospective counselors most often ask about Lamar's M.Ed. in Counseling, from choosing a track to LPC licensure and program cost.
Clinical Mental Health Counseling prepares therapists for general practice, Marriage Couple & Family Counseling focuses on family systems and mediation, and Professional School Counseling prepares K-12 school counselors. All three meet Texas LPC coursework requirements.
Yes. All three tracks meet the educational coursework requirements for the Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) credential in Texas; the Marriage Couple & Family track also meets requirements for the Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) credential.
Each track requires 60 credit hours, including a residency, a 15-week practicum and a 15-week internship for real-world experience. Visit the program pages for current course durations.
Each of the three counseling tracks is billed per credit hour across 60 credit hours, with university fees included. Visit the program pages for current pricing.
Yes. Each track includes at least one in-person residency seminar in addition to online coursework, plus supervised practicum and internship experience in the field.
Graduates of the Professional School Counseling track pursue certified school counselor roles in K-12 districts, supporting students with academic planning, behavioral intervention and post-graduation readiness.
