Program Description

The University of Houston's Master of Education in Counseling program provides a deep understanding of counseling theories, skills and techniques and prepares graduates for careers in professional counseling. 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. 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

Admission Requirements

• GPA: preferred minimum of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale in undergraduate coursework (official transcript)
• Rating forms from three references: Applicants must provide e-mail addresses of your references via ApplyWeb; then, recommenders will receive an email with online recommendation request with a link to the rating forms from University of Houston Graduate School.
• Statement of interest articulating preparation for this field of study, career goals and how they relate to the program. The statement of interest should be a maximum of three double-spaced pages and must contain the following:
  • Reason(s) for applying to the proposed program in the college of education
  • Related backgrounds prepared for this field of study: research, work, volunteer experiences, etc.
  • Future career plans: immediate career plans and long-term goals

IELTS Requirements

Listening	Reading	Writing	Speaking	Overall
6.5	6.5	6.5	6.5	6.5

Remarks:

• Total 30 Credits program
• Yearly tuition fee is given
• I20(Visa Letter) can be obtained only after submitting a bank statement with a balance of USD $40,674.
• Official documents required