• Master's Degree
• Doctoral Degree
• Undergraduate Minor Program

Master's Degree

M.Ed. and M.S. degrees are offered at the master's level in the following four tracks of study:

Elementary and Secondary School Counseling:

These tracks prepare students to become school counselors. Students become familiar with school counseling and guidance services, develop better self-understanding, and develop the competencies of school counseling and guidance specialists. The elementary and secondary school counseling tracks differ in some course requirements to appropriately reflect differences in the functions of counselors at the two school levels. These program areas meet Texas specifications for school counselor certification and academic specifications for Texas licensure as a Professional Counselor.

College and University Counseling:

The college and university counseling track prepares students for counseling in community colleges, senior-level colleges, and universities. The track provides counseling experiences in all areas of student life. This track meets academic specifications for Texas licensure as a Professional Counselor.

Community Counseling:

The community counseling track prepares students for counseling positions in various community agencies such as mental health centers, private counseling agencies, drug abuse treatment centers, centers for counseling the elderly, child protective services, child counseling clinics, family counseling centers, pastoral counseling settings, private practice, and business and industry. The program area provides the opportunity to counsel a broad range of clientele. This program meets academic specifications for Texas licensure as a Professional Counselor.

Admissions:

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• Requirements for Admission to the Master's Program in Counseling
• Application for Admission to Master's Program in Counseling (print and complete).
• Master's Degree Applicant Reference Evaluation Form (You will need 3 copies of this form.)
• Robert B. Toulouse School of Graduate Studies: Application for Admission
• Graduate Record Examination (GRE) Test Preparation Information & GRE Test Registration
• Counseling Program Master’s Student Handbook
• Recommended Course Sequence by Track in Counseling Program
• Electives by Track in Counseling Programs

(Process subject to revision)

Clinical Course Requirements:

The following clinical courses must be taken in sequence.  Students must earn a grade of "B" or higher in each of the following courses to proceed to the next:  COUN 5680, 5660, 5690, and 5720; and students must earn a grade of "B" or higher in COUN 5721 to be conferred with the Master's Degree. For course descriptions, click here.

Orientation Video (Windows Media Player required)

Print, complete, and return admission forms to:

Janet Rogers, Counseling Program Adviser
Program in Counseling
1155 Union Circle #310829
University of North Texas
Denton, TX 76203-5017
Phone: 940.565.2910
Fax: 940.565.2905
TDD: 800.735.2989 Counseling Programs

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Doctoral Degree

The Ph.D. track in counseling is designed to stimulate student inquiry and to develop advanced knowledge and counseling skills. Graduates are prepared to function as counselor educators, counselor supervisors, advanced counseling practitioners, directors of guidance and counseling programs in schools, researchers, and administrators. Recent emphasis in the program is to prepare counselor educators who will work at the university level.

The track academic core emphasizes counseling and counseling related areas while affording sufficient flexibility for students to develop expertise in their selected areas of specialization.

The doctoral track is both theoretical and experiential. All first-year students are required to take a two-semester, on-campus, advanced practicum under direct supervision. A two-semester internship is required near the end of the doctoral program.

The doctoral track meets academic specifications for Texas licensure as a Professional Counselor.

To view a video clip about the doctoral program, click the hyperlink below. To order a full version of the video, please contact the Counseling Program. Doctoral Program Video Clip

Admissions:

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• Requirements and Procedures for Admission to the Doctoral
• Application for Admission to Doctoral Program In Counseling
• Doctoral Degree Applicant Reference Evaluation Form (You will need three copies of this form.)
• Doctoral Admission Examination Application
• Robert B. Toulouse School of Graduate Studies: Application for Admission
• Program Design for the Doctoral Degree in Counseling
• Doctoral Program: CACREP Equivalency Worksheet
• Doctoral Specialty Areas
• Financial Assistance Information
• Doctoral Program Checklist and Guidelines
• Counseling Program Doctoral Student Handbook
• Doctoral Degree Plan

(Process subject to revision)

Print, complete, and return the forms to:

Janet Rogers, Counseling Program Adviser
Program in Counseling
1155 Union Circle #310829
University of North Texas
Denton, TX 76203-5017
Phone: 940.565.2910
Fax: 940.565.2905
TDD: 800.735.2989 Counseling Programs

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Undergraduate Minor Program

A Counseling minor is available to undergraduate students who are working toward a bachelor’s degree. Students must check with their academic advisers to have their minor program approved.

Counseling minors must complete 18 hours of coursework from the following list (6 hours of coursework must be from COUN 2610 and COUN 3620):

COUN 2610 Principles of Counseling I
COUN 3620 Principles of Counseling II
COUN 2620/4980 Diversity & Cultural Awareness
COUN 3600 Therapeutic Play
COUN 3630 Survey of Career Development and Career Guidance
COUN 3640 Group process in Helping Relationships
COUN 4620 Interpersonal Skills in Helping Relationships

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

If I don’t want to minor in the program, can I still take classes?
Yes. There are no prerequisites for classes in the Counseling minor program.

How are the courses structured?
Three classes are offered each fall and spring semester. It is possible to complete the Counseling minor in two semesters.

How and when should I apply to the Counseling minor program?
There is no formal application to the program. However, you must notify your major adviser that you intend to pursue a minor in Counseling.

How do I start the minor program?
You can register for an available course. A minimum of three courses are offered each fall and spring semester. Introductory courses (COUN 2610 or 3620) will be offered on alternate semesters. No courses are offered during the summer.

Where can I pick up brochures for the program?
You can pick up copies of this brochure in the Counseling Program Office, Stovall Hall, Room 155.

What about employment opportunities?
The interpersonal skills gained in this program may be applied to a variety of employment settings that span professions in the field of human services.

Can the minor be used as a link to graduate school?
A Counseling minor provides students with a background in the helping professions that acts as a strong foundation when applying to master’s degree programs in counseling and related fields.

For more information, contact:

Janet Rogers, Counseling Program Adviser
Program in Counseling
1155 Union Circle #310829
University of North Texas
Denton, TX 76203-5017
Phone: 940.565.2910
Fax: 940.565.2905
TDD: 800.735.2989 Counseling Programs

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