Overview

We offer a track in Clinical Mental Health Counseling, which helps students gain an understanding of the role and influence of the counselor in providing services to a diverse population. After completing our program, graduates will be able to apply relevant research to broaden their knowledge of delivery and counseling services.

The mission of the Counseling program of the University of Houston is to prepare masters level counselors in training for excellence in professional skill development, theoretical knowledge, personal disposition growth and cross-cultural awareness.

Key Facts

What will I learn while attending the Counseling M.Ed. program?

Students complete coursework in the following areas:

Counseling theories, skills, and techniques for diverse populations with various counseling issues or needs

Understanding and awareness of the role and influence of the counselor in providing services to diverse cultural, ethnic, religious, gendered and social populations

Knowledge of legal, ethical, and moral responsibilities related to the practice of professional or school counseling

Application of relevant empirical research to broaden knowledge of delivery and counseling services

Understanding and knowledge of effective and appropriate assessment and evaluation of clients or students in placements and delivery of interventions

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Theories of Counseling

Human Growth-Development

Cross-Cultural Counseling

Counseling Methods and Techniques

Assessmnt in Educational Psychology

Educational Research

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-08-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-02-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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IELTS

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Credits

48 SCH

48-60

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Houston, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

English requirements

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General requirements

Complete online graduate application including a statement of interest, resume/C.V., letters of recommendation, and application fee payment.

Official transcripts from all previous college/university work sent to the UH Graduate School

International students have additional documentation requirements

GPA: preferred minimum of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale in undergraduate coursework (official transcript)

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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

23856 USD / year

≈ 23856 USD / year
Out-of-State

23856 USD / year

≈ 23856 USD / year
Domestic

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In-State

11736 USD / year

≈ 11736 USD / year

Living costs

Houston

United States

1067 - 1950 USD / month

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Duration

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Credits

Delivered

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English requirements

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Living costs

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