Counseling and Counselor Education

Prepare for counseling practice or leadership through applied training, research and meaningful societal impact.

TCU’s Counseling & Human Services programs prepare you for a career in professional counseling practice and leadership. At the master’s level, you’ll develop the skills needed for counseling roles through coursework and supervised field experiences. At the doctoral level, you’ll engage in advanced research, teaching and leadership development.

Guided by faculty mentorship and hands-on practice, you’ll be prepared to support individuals and communities while advancing the counseling profession.

Contact

Lori Kimball
Graduate Coordinator
817-257-7660
coegraduate@tcu.edu

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Graduate Application

Programs Offered

Program	Mode of Delivery	Duration	Start Date
Master of Education (M.Ed.) in School Counseling	Online
Master of Education (M.Ed.) in Clinical Mental Health Counseling
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Counseling & Counselor Education

Admission & Financial Aid

To apply to the counseling and human services program, applicants must submit:

Completed application
Academic transcripts
Statement of purpose
Letters of recommendation

Faculty & Research

You’ll learn from faculty engaged in research that addresses counseling practice, education and broader social challenges. Faculty expertise spans counseling theory, mental health, education and community impact.

Through coursework, research opportunities and mentorship, you’ll connect theory to practice and explore issues affecting individuals and communities. The program emphasizes a commitment to societal change, preparing you to contribute to both professional practice and the advancement of the counseling field.

Featured Faculty

Sample Courses

Counseling Theories and Techniques
Counseling Interventions
Advanced Counseling Skills and Ethics
Abnormal Human Development
Advocacy & Leadership in a Diverse Society
Teaching Practices in Counselor Education

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What Sets Us Apart

Prepare to make a meaningful impact through counseling, whether your goals lead to professional practice or advanced leadership roles. At TCU, you’ll integrate applied training, research and community engagement while exploring how counseling can help address complex social challenges. As a graduate student, you’ll work closely with faculty mentors who support your development as both a practitioner and scholar, building the knowledge, experience and perspective to advance your career and serve individuals and communities.

The counseling program provided me with a solid foundation to teach, counsel, and lead others successfully in a variety of capacities and diverse settings.

— Vanden Thong ’18

Career Prospects

The M.Ed. in Clinical Mental Health Counseling program is CACREP-accredited and meets academic requirements for LPC credentials; it prepares you for professional counseling roles in private practice and community settings. The M.Ed. in School Counseling meets TEA requirements for school counseling certification in Texas and prepares students for counseling roles in school settings. The Ph.D. program prepares you for advanced careers in counselor education, research and leadership.

Graduates pursue roles such as professional counselors, school counselors, counselor educators and academic researchers. The programs equip you with the skills to support individuals, advance the counseling profession and contribute to meaningful societal change.