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Online M.Ed. Counseling Programs

Help fill a growing societal need with a Master of Education in Counseling online program. Choose the program that fits your career goals, from clinical mental health and school counseling to marriage, couple and family counseling.

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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?

GRADUATE DEGREE

Master of Education in Clinical Mental Health Counseling

As few as 30 months Duration
60 Credit Hours
$20,520 Total Tuition

Gain the credentials and clinical skills you need to become a therapist or licensed professional counselor in the education system. You will learn about human development and abnormal behaviors, then how to address irregularities using counseling methods such as individual techniques, group techniques, substance abuse counseling and crisis intervention. The program includes two 5-day in-person residency seminars, a practicum and an internship component, empowering you to build your real-life experience in the field. This program meets the educational coursework requirements for Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Texas.

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GRADUATE DEGREE

Master of Education in Counseling & Development - Marriage Couple & Family Counseling

As few as 30 months Duration
60 Credit Hours
$20,520 Total Tuition

Expand your knowledge of family conflict, intergenerational influences, mental health and how to use mediation techniques to best resolve family issues. Learners in this evidence-based counseling program will participate in one residency, a 15-week practicum and a 15-week internship to create a foundation of real-life experience in the field before graduating. The completely online program meets the educational coursework needed for the Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) in Texas.

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GRADUATE DEGREE

Master of Education in Counseling and Development with a Specialization in Professional School Counseling

As few as 30 months Duration
60 Credit Hours
$20,520 Total Tuition

Strengthen your expertise in identifying risk factors and incorporating developmental, ethnical, legal and gender-appropriate strategies to meet the counseling needs of children. Though this curriculum focuses heavily on human development beginning in childhood, courses on broader counseling topics are also covered, such as substance abuse, mental health, family and couples counseling. This diverse grouping of courses, combined with a residency, a 15-week practicum and a 15-week internship will prepare you to be a well-rounded school counselor. Plus, the degree meets the educational coursework needed for the School Counseling Certification and Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Texas.

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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).


Ranked #1 Affordable Online Master’s Degrees in Education 2020 – The Simple Dollar


#1 in Texas and #4 in the nation for Master of Education degrees conferred in 2020 – NCES IPEDS Database

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