Overview

The Master of Education in Counseling from The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley offers two specializations: school counseling and clinical mental health counseling.

Graduates of the Counseling program are committed to advocacy and leadership in the communities they serve.

Key Features:

Accredited, cutting edge degree program

Experienced, dedicated faculty

Upon completion of the School Counseling Specialization, the professional school counselor is prepared to be an integral part of the academic services in P‐16 schools, trained to facilitate the growth and learning of students by providing services in guidance curriculum, responsive services, individual planning and systems support.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Professional, Ethical, and Legal Issues in Counseling

Personal/Social Development of the Counselor

Assessment of Counseling and Development

Counseling Theories, Methods and Techniques

Diagnosis and Treatment Plan in Counseling

Career Developmental Theories

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-02 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-07-01 00:00:00
Starting 2027-01-21 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-10-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

60 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Texas City, United States

Disciplines

Psychology Counselling Psychology View 776 other Masters in Counselling Psychology in United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

English requirements

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General requirements

Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited institution in the United States or a recognized international equivalent in a similar or related field.

Undergraduate GPA of at least 3.0. If applicant does not meet minimum undergraduate GPA criterion, GRE general test with minimum scores of 150 Verbal, 141 Quantitative, and 4.0 Analytical are required for conditional admission. GRE test scores are valid for 5 years.

Official transcripts from each institution attended (must be submitted directly to UTRGV).

Personal statement detailing professional goals and reasons for pursuing the graduate degree.

Three letters of recommendation from professional or academic sources, at least one must be from a former professor.

Resume including educational background and work experience.

Personal Interview (Upon completing application).

Cleared Criminal Background Check

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Non-residents

17673 USD / year

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Out-of-State

17673 USD / year

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Domestic

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In-State

9573 USD / year

≈ 9573 USD / year

Living costs

Texas City

United States

882 - 1634 USD / month

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