The objectives of this Master of Education program are to:

• Give students a sound knowledge and skills related to foundations, history, and philosophy of school counseling profession; the value of professional organizations; legal and ethical practices; concepts of multicultural counseling; current trends in school counseling; and advocating for the profession and clients.

• Provide students with knowledge of learning theories and human development across lifespan.

• Prepare students to use individual and group theories to facilitate academic achievement, personal/social growth and career development for all students; engage in an effective and therapeutic helping relationship; facilitate treatment planning.

• Equip students with the skills required to coordinate program components related to school community; promote and develop effective teamwork within the school community; coordinate and collaborate with parents, educators, other professionals, and community stake holders to address the developmental needs of all students.

• Provide students with sound knowledge to conduct research and use assessment data to develop and implement data-driven comprehensive developmental guidance program; to make database decisions to help students, parents, and school community.

• Help students to develop knowledge of the role of professional school counselor, professional standards and behaviors as defined in Texas Education Agency?s Comprehensive and Developmental Guidance and Counseling Program.