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.
The mission of the Master of Education in Counseling program is to prepare masters level counselors in training for excellence in professional skill development, theoretical knowledge, personal disposition growth and cross-cultural awareness.
The College of Education partners with UH at Sugar Land to offer courses for the Master of Education in Counseling on both campuses. Please be advised that courses will be offered on both campus during the fall, spring and summer semesters. For more information about our course offerings at UH & UH at Sugar Land, please contact Rachael Whitaker at (713) 743-6685 or rwhitaker3@uh.edu or visit the College of Education’s Admission Application Instructions.
Students complete coursework in the following areas:
Since degree plans change periodically, students will follow the degree plan that is in place at the time in which they complete an official, approved degree plan. Following is the most current sample degree plan for the M.Ed. in Counseling:
Alumni find employment in diverse settings, including:
The Counseling M.Ed. program at the University of Houston meets applicable licensure requirements in the state of Texas. The program has not made a determination whether the curriculum meets the educational requirements for licensure in states outside of Texas.
The following is a collection of important program resources:
All Counseling M.Ed. students are encouraged to apply for scholarships through the UH and the College of Education. To learn more about how to fund your graduate studies, visit the Graduate Funding page.
The Graduate Tuition Fellowship (GTF) provides tuition remission for 9 credit hours to students who:
Graduate appointments are usually available to students during the first three years of graduate studies. The program doesn't cover mandatory fees or course fees. Not all years in the graduate program are covered by this program.
To learn more about funding your education, contact the COE's College of Graduate Studies at coegrad@central.uh.edu or call 713-743-7676.
Houston is the fourth largest city in the United States and one of the nation's most diverse cities. This fact benefits our students and faculty both personally and professionally. Home to more than 100 different nationalities and where more than 60 different languages are spoken, Houston is the perfect environment to practice what you're learning in the classroom. The city also boasts more than 12,000 theater seats and 11,000 diverse restaurants featuring cuisines from around the globe (Don't know where to start? Just ask a Houstonian, and they're sure to bombard you with at least a dozen places to eat.)
Houston is bustling with culture, energy and offers something for everyone inside and outside the classroom.
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Are you ready to apply to the University of Houston Counseling M.Ed. program? Yes? You can learn more about the application process by visiting the College of Education's Graduate Admissions page or jump right into the application process by visiting the UH's How to Apply to Graduate School page.
Please see the graduate admissions deadlines page for the application deadline for this program.
If you need more information about the Counseling M.Ed. program, we are here to help. You can always contact the COE Office of Graduate Studies by phone at 713-743-7676 or by email.
The Master of Education in Counseling program is a member of UH's Psychological, Health, & Learning Sciences department.
Program Director: Dr. Rachael A. Whitaker
UH College of Education
Stephen Power Farish Hall
3657 Cullen Blvd., Room 491
Houston, TX 77204-5023
Undergraduate: coeug@uh.edu or 713-743-5000
Graduate: coegrad@central.uh.edu or 713-743-7676
General: coecomm@uh.edu or 713-743-5010
