Counseling M.S. with School Counselor Certification
Counsel Children for Educational Success
Serve the needs of students and their families by receiving the Master of Science in Counseling with School Counselor Certification through University of Houston-Clear Lake’s College of Education. You will gain the foundation you need to serve children of all ages and grades. Our program provides experiential learning that will allow you to develop your own counseling style. You will be prepared to pass the School Counselor State Assessment prior to completion of your degree.
Prepare to Support Students K-12
Upon completion of this thorough program, you will be ready to serve as a school counselor
in elementary, middle/intermediate and high schools. The comprehensive 48-semester
hour coursework supports a comprehensive, developmental, and collaborative school-counseling
model. College of Education faculty offer an approach that considers the academic,
career development, and personal/social needs of the K-12 students. In addition to
the School Counselor Certification, students can consider adding preparation for licensure
as a Professional Counselor to broaden their career options and employment opportunities.
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Admission Requirements
Eager to make your dreams come true by studying at UHCL? Make sure you have what it takes to begin your journey to success.
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Admission Deadline
- Fall: March 1
- Spring: September 1
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ApplicationBoth of the following applications are required:
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Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree from an accredited institution
- Hold a valid Texas Teaching Certificate
- GRE or MAT scores
- The GRE/MAT is waived for applicants who have earned a 3.000 GPA in the last 60 hours of coursework
- Applicants who have earned less than 3.000 in the last 60 hours of coursework, are
required to submit one of the following:
- A combined GRE score of 294 and a writing score of 3.5
- An MAT score of 390 minimum
- Applicants hold a Master's degree from an accredited institution are not required to submit GRE or MAT scores
- Official Transcripts
- Students should submit official transcripts from every college or university attended to the University of Houston-Clear Lake, Office of Admissions or International Admissions.
- Please review New Student Admissions in the Graduate Catalog under Transcripts and Records Information to learn how to submit an official college transcript to UHCL.
The following documents must be uploaded to your UHCL E-Services account (assigned after you have completed the ApplyTexas online application):
- Resume - A brief resume with relevant work experiences, honors, presentations, papers or other life experiences that you would like to have considered for admission to the Counseling Program
- Formal Essay - The essay should be maximum 500 words. Content should explain your reasons for pursuing counselor training as well as your career goals.
- Counseling Program Application
- Three Professional Reference Forms
- Self-Rating Sheet
- College of Education Advanced Certification Program Application
Once your application has been approved, you will be prompted to formally accept your office of admission to the program and pay a required $37 TEA Admission fee.
Degree Requirements
Educate yourself on the necessary course work at University of Houston-Clear Lake. We want you to succeed in the College of Education, so review the degree requirements for your preferred major.
Counseling M.S. with School Counselor CertificateCost Information
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Locations
UH-Clear Lake at Pearland
1200 Pearland Pkwy
Pearland, Texas 77581
Phone: 281-212-1700
Since 2010, University of Houston-Clear Lake at Pearland has proudly served as an upper-level institution serving juniors, seniors, and graduate students in fields like business and behavioral science.
Accreditations and Distinctions
The College of Education is accredited by the State Board for Educator Certification/Texas Education Agency.
We’ve earned national recognition for accomplishment and innovation, including the Christa McAuliffe Award for Excellence in Teacher Education.
Counseling M.S. with School Counselor Certification Faculty
Tamekia Cathright
Visiting Assisting Professor,
Education
Contact number: 281-212-1746
Email: cathright@uhcl.edu

Randy Davis
Program Director and Associate Professor of Counseling,
Education
Contact number: 281-283-3592
Email: davisr@uhcl.edu
Office: Pearland Suite 222

Emily Horton
Assistant Professor of Counseling,
Education
Contact number: 281-283-1757
Email: horton@uhcl.edu
Office: Pearland Suite 222

Robert Pace
Clinical Associate Professor of Counseling,
Education
Contact number: 281- 212-1755
Email: Pacerob@uhcl.edu
Office: Pearland, HSCP 242

Angelica Tello
Field Experience Coordinator and Associate Professor of Counseling,
Education
Contact number: 281-283-3564
Email: tello@uhcl.edu
Office: Pearland Suite 222