The Master of Education in Counseling at Sul Ross State University has prepared graduates for many years to serve in the counseling profession. The Sul Ross Counselor Education Program takes great pride in fully preparing students to be successful in their chosen field of study. Our instructors and professors are all Licensed Professional Counselors and two are Texas Certified School Counselors. Combined, there is over 114 years of graduate teaching experience. Graduates of our counselor education program receive a Master of Education degree with a major in counseling.
College of Education & Professional Studies
DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
Careers in Counseling
- School Counselor
- Rehabilitation Specialist
- Case Management
- Clinical Director
- V.A. Counseling
- Private Counseling
- Hospice Counseling
A Master of Education degree with a major in School Counseling requires a minimum of 48 semester credit hours of approved coursework. Students may enroll in a maximum of 9 semester credit hours during each fall and spring term, and a maximum of 6 semester credit hours in each of the two annual summer sessions. To be eligible to apply for the school counseling program, potential students must be a certified teacher with two years of teaching experience. Students may join the program at the beginning of any term.
A Master of Education degree with a major in Clinical Mental Health requires a minimum of 60 semester credit hours of approved coursework. Students may enroll in a maximum of 9 semester credit hours during each fall and spring term, and a maximum of 6 semester credit hours in each of the two annual summer sessions. To be eligible to apply for the school counseling program, potential students must be a certified teacher with two years of teaching experience. Students may join the program at the beginning of any term.
