Earn Your Master of Education in Counseling and Development with a Specialization in Professional School Counseling Online
This online degree program is designed to prepare school counselors to serve the academic, career, personal and social needs of culturally diverse students in the elementary, middle and secondary schools.
Program Overview
Gain insight into our 100% online Professional School Counseling M.Ed.
Learn how to identify risk factors and incorporate developmental, ethnical, legal and gender-appropriate strategies and techniques to meet the counseling needs of children and adolescents with the Master of Education in Counseling and Development with a Specialization in Professional School Counseling online.
In this online educational master’s program, you will examine various theoretical, behavioral and play therapy techniques and study effective interventions for children, adolescents and transitional-age youth at risk for developing, or who have developed, a recognized behavioral health disorder. You will also gain professional expertise to help bridge community and school mental health services using an integrative approach.
Taught by the same award-winning faculty who teach on campus, this M.Ed. meets the educational coursework for the School Counseling Certification and Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Texas and includes one residency††, one 15-week practicum and one 15-week internship.
In this online school counseling master’s program, you will:
- Examine various theoretical, behavioral and play therapy techniques
- Study effective interventions for children, adolescents and transitional-age youth at risk for developing, or who have developed, a recognized behavioral health disorder
- Gain professional skills to help bridge community and school mental health services using an integrative approach
- Examine various theoretical, behavioral and play therapy techniques
- Study effective interventions for children, adolescents and transitional-age youth at risk for developing, or who have developed, a recognized behavioral health disorder
- Gain professional skills to help bridge community and school mental health services using an integrative approach
*Distance learning fee is included in the tuition listed
Accreditation
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).
Tuition
Pay for your online program by the course
The following is the tuition breakdown for students pursuing a Master of Education in Counseling and Development with a Specialization in Professional School Counseling online. Our tuition is affordable and can be paid by the course.
| Program | Per Credit Hour | Per Course | Per Program* |
|---|---|---|---|
| M.Ed. in Counseling - School Counseling | $342 | $1,026 | $20,520 |
*University fees are included in the tuition listed. University fees are able to be covered by Financial Aid if you choose to apply and are qualified.
Tuition and fees are subject to change without notice due to action by the Board of Regents or the Texas State Legislature.
Total program cost depends upon transfer hours and program advisement relevant to program requirements. For more information, contact a Lamar University enrollment specialist.
Financial Aid
Ready to get started on your degree program online but need help finding ways to fund your education? We can help you discover student financing sources that include grants, loans and other payment options. Learn more about financial aid here.
Tuition breakdown:
Calendar
Here are important dates you need to know
Our master’s in school counseling online program features multiple start dates to accommodate your busy schedule. Find the start date that works best for you and apply before the application deadline associated with it.
| 5 week courses | Program Start Date | Application Deadline | Payment Due | Last Class Day | TEA Requirement Deadline | Department Required Deadline |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring I | 1/16/25 | 12/26/24 | 1/7/25 | 2/19/25 | 1/9/25 | 1/2/25 |
| Spring II | 2/27/25 | 2/6/25 | 2/20/25 | 4/2/25 | 2/20/25 | 2/13/25 |
| Spring III | 4/7/25 | 3/17/25 | 3/31/25 | 5/7/25 | 3/31/25 | 3/24/25 |
| Summer I | 5/29/25 | 5/8/25 | 5/20/25 | 6/27/25 | 5/22/25 | 5/15/25 |
| Summer II | 6/30/25 | 6/9/25 | 6/23/25 | 7/31/25 | 6/23/25 | 6/16/25 |
| Fall 1 | 8/21/25 | 7/31/25 | 8/15/25 | 9/17/25 | 8/14/25 | 8/7/25 |
| Fall 2 | 9/29/25 | 9/8/25 | 9/23/25 | 10/29/25 | 9/22/25 | 9/15/25 |
| Fall 3 | 11/3/25 | 10/13/25 | 10/28/25 | 12/4/25 | 10/27/25 | 10/20/25 |
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Admissions
Read the details for the Lamar University school counseling master’s
The Master of Education in Counseling and Development with a Specialization in Professional School Counseling online program has specific requirements that applicants must meet to enroll. Please read the admission guidelines to ensure you qualify.
Admission Requirements:
- Minimum 2.75 Undergraduate GPA
- No teaching certificate or service record required
University Admission Requirements
- Complete online application and pay an application fee of $25.
- Official transcripts from all colleges/universities attended*
- Conferred degree GPAs will
be used for admission purposes. Applicants with a GPA below 2.75 in the
conferred bachelor’s degree will be denied admission. Applicants with a
conferred master’s degree with a 3.0 GPA and above will be accepted.
- U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident
Waivers of any experience or certification requirements will be initiated by Lamar University Admissions staff as necessary in instances where they may not apply, such as applications from states that do not require certification for licensure.
The Department of Counseling Admission Requirements
The Department of Counseling requires the following for admission to the program. Instructions for the department application and professional reference will be e-mailed to you after your ApplyTexas application is processed. Instructions for submitting additional documents will be e-mailed separately if accepted to the program.
- Department application with essay responses
- Reference: Please provide a professional reference from someone that is familiar with your professional competencies and leadership skills. Note that a personal friend or family member should not be used as a professional reference.
Note regarding Practicum/Internship: Applicants seeking certification in Texas must conduct practicum/internship activities on a TEA-approved public or private school campus.*** To determine if your school is TEA approved, please use the following links: public school or private school.
View information regarding licensure outside the state of Texas. Students who do not conduct practicum activities on an approved campus in Texas are not eligible to apply for certification in Texas or take the Texas principal certification exam/assessment.
**Please note that out-of-state students may not be required to meet this criteria.
***Not applicable to out-of-state students unless taking the TExES Principal Exam.
Send all required documents to:
Lamar University Online AdmissionsPO Box 10017
Beaumont, TX 77710
Lamar University Online Admissions
OR
Submit electronically to [email protected]
* Lamar University Office of Admissions will no longer require community college transcripts for graduate applicants. Official transcripts from all other institutions will be required. However, if a department or program wishes to review a community college transcript for decision purposes, the department or program may directly request the applicant to submit the official community college transcript(s) to the Office of Admissions for processing.
We reserve the right to review individual applicant qualifications for admission. Final determinations for admission are based upon a number of criteria. We reserve the right to refuse student entrance or terminate a student after admission to a program if, in the judgment of the faculty, the student demonstrates unacceptable professional fitness to practice in their particular field of study with children, youth, and/or adults.
Now that you have completed the Apply Texas application, click here for FAQ’s and next steps in the admissions process.
Having such a varied background, I have been able to share many stories and experiences that help the students to better understand concepts they are learning in classes.
Monalisa McGee, Lamar University Faculty
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Discover more about our online professional school counseling program
Courses in the M.Ed. in Counseling & Development - Professional School Counseling are designed to meet the educational requirements set forth by the state of Texas for counseling programs in Texas. View information regarding licensure outside the state of Texas.
**The Residency courses requires travel and lodging for a one-week stay at Lamar University or selected location: Residency
