Department Overview

Department of Educational Leadership,
Counseling and Development

DEPARTMENT OVERVIEW

Office: Education Building 204
Phone: (409) 880-8689
Fax: (409) 880-8685
Degree: Master of Education

Educational Leadership

Emphasis: The Master of Education degrees in School Administration and Instructional Supervision are designed to prepare students for professional careers in school leadership. The purpose of these degrees and certifications is to prepare students for organizational leadership and decision-making, the design and implementation of instruction for student achievement, management of the organization and its operations, human resource development, and building parent involvement and community support.

A baccalaureate degree in education and teaching experience are required for admission as well as the submission of GRE scores. GPA and GRE scores are a major consideration for admission. Candidates must meet graduate college requirements and be accepted by the department graduate committee.

Counseling and Development

Emphasis: The Master of Education in Counseling and Development is designed for students interested in a professional career in counseling in schools or the community, including private practice, group practice and institutional and organizational settings. The degree is offered in the areas of Community Counseling and School Counseling, with Special Education and Vocational Counselor certificates available. Both programs offer coursework for licensure as a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC). School counselors are certified by the Texas State Board of Educator Certification.

The purpose of the degree is to provide theoretical knowledge and therapeutic skills used by counselors to help individuals or groups achieve goals and make adjustments in social, emotional, career and educational areas of their lives. The emphasis of the degree is on development of the practitioner's ability to use therapeutic processes, mental health and human development principles, and effective methods and techniques of counseling.

A baccalaureate degree in education or a related field is required for program admission as well as the submission of GRE scores. GPA and GRE scores are a major consideration for admission. The School Counselor program requires teaching experience. Candidates must meet Graduate College requirements and be accepted by the departmental graduate committee.

Educational Technology Leadership

Emphasis: The Master of Education degree in Educational Technology Leadership is designed to prepare students for professional careers in school and district technology leadership. The purpose of this degree is to prepare students for teaching educational technology courses including multimedia, video technology, graphic design, desktop publishing, web mastering at the elementary and secondary levels. In addition, the degree prepares leaders who can manage and direct educational technology systems in school districts.

A baccalaureate degree in education and teaching experience are required for admission as well as the submission of GRE scores. GPA and GRE scores are a major consideration for admission. Candidates must meet graduate college requirements and be accepted by the department graduate committee.

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