Mission
The mission of the Master of Education in Counseling program at The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley is to prepare highly competent professionals who can respond to the lifespan mental health needs of a multicultural community. The Master of Education in Counseling offers two specializations: school counseling and clinical mental health counseling. The degree satisfies the requirements to apply for state of Texas licensure (Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC) or the School Counselor Certification.
Vision
The vision of the Department of Counseling is to be the catalyst for the education and mental well-being of individuals, families, communities, the region, and our society-at-large through thoughtful, culturally sustaining partnerships with communities, mental health facilities, and schools, thereby demonstrating responsiveness to the mental health needs to the people of the Rio Grande Valley.
Academic Programs
Master's
Master's Degree
Counseling (MED)
Master of Education in Counseling
Program Modality: Campus
The Master's degree in Counseling prepares highly competent professionals to respond to the mental health needs of a multicultural community. Graduates are committed to advocacy and leadership in the communities they serve. The degree satisfies the requirements to apply for state of Texas licensure (Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC) or the School Counselor Certification.
The Clinical Mental Health Counseling specialization offers flexibility in class locations, with courses available in Edinburg, Brownsville, and Laredo.
The program is accredited by the Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP).
Specializations:
Certificate Programs
Calendar
You can view the School Counseling MEd calendar of activities on the Office of Educator Preparation and Accountability website under graduate programs.
Students enrolled in the Master of Education in Counseling program are encouraged to join our student organizations for professional development, networking, leadership, and more.
The Counseling and Training Clinic at UTRGV is the instructional laboratory of the Master of Education in Counseling Program.
The Clinical Mental Health Counseling program and the School Counseling program at UTRGV is accredited by the Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP).