Overview

The School Counseling program at Dallas Baptist University is designed to meet or exceed the certification requirements for School Counselors as established by the State Board for Educator Certification.

More than an Education

The Master of Education in School Counseling prepares currently certified teachers to pursue the School Counselor Certificate in Texas. This program is designed to provide the framework for school counselor preparation and enhance the professional development of educators who are seeking a graduate degree in school counseling. Graduates of Dallas Baptist University's M.Ed. in School Counseling have a consistently high pass rate on the state certification exam for school counselors, and many of the school counselors currently employed in the Dallas/Fort Worth area are DBU Alumni.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

The School and Multicultural Society
Curriculum Organization for Guidance Programs
Pre-Practicum for School Counseling
Administration of Guidance and Counseling
Appraisal in Counseling and Development
Practicum I for School Counseling (S-L)
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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-25 00:00:00

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More details

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Language

English

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Credits

48 SCH

Delivered

On Campus, Online

Campus Location

Dallas, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

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English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

A Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited institution
Evidence of sound moral character and compatibility with DBU's mission
A likelihood of academic success as demonstrated by a GPA of 3.0 or higher on a 4.0 scale in all previous course work
Two letters of recommendation from non-family members

A current professional résumé
Satisfactory score on the Miller Analogies Test (MAT) or Graduate Record Examinations® (GRE®).

Work experience

Valid Teaching Certificate
2+ years of credible teaching experience in a K-12 private or public school

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

33144 USD / year

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33144 USD / year

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In-State

33144 USD / year

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Living costs

Dallas

United States

1140 - 1925 USD / month

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Funding

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