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Graduate Programs

College of Graduate Studies

(for all graduate students)

Department Graduate Student Handbook  (to be updated soon)

Department Graduate Program Application
(for all department graduate programs) 

NOTE: A $30.00 application fee must be included when submitting the Graduate Program Application form.  Check (with Driver's License Number and Date of Birth included on the check*) or money order should be made payable to Tarleton State University.  The application form and payment are to be mailed to Department of Psychology and Counseling, Graduate Program Admissions, Box T0820, Stephenville, TX 76402.

*It is Tarleton State University policy that a Driver's License Number and Date of Birth be clearly marked on all checks made payable to the university.

Department Graduate Student Orientation
(for all department graduate programs)

Master of Education in Counseling (School Counseling)

The Professional Counselor Program offers a program of study leading to the Master of Education degree with a major in Counseling.  The degree is primarily designed to enable graduates to pursue certification as a school counselor. The program also enables graduates to be eligible for the Professional Counselor License (LPC).  Before school counseling certification can be granted, students must have accrued at least two years of teaching experience in public schools, grades K-12.

• More Information about M.Ed. in Counseling

Master of Science in Counseling Psychology (LPC) and Master of Science in Counseling Psychology (LMFT)

The Master of Science in Counseling Psychology provides programs of study leading to credentialing in Counseling Psychology and Marriage and Family.  Graduates are eligible for the Professional Counselor License (LPC) or the License in Marriage and Family Therapy (LMFT) credential. 

• More information about M.S. in Counseling Psychology (LPC)
• More information about M.S. in Counseling Psychology (LMFT)  At this time the LMFT program has limited course offerings.  Please contact your advisor for more information.
  

The department offers plans for those who are non-degree seeking and just need to take coursework to be eligible for certification by outside agencies or organizations in the following areas:

• School Counselor
  • Advising Guide:  School Counselor Certification
    
  • Educator Certification Office
  • Certification Testing Office

Contact your advisor for information about these programs.  You can also contact the department graduate advisor, Ms. Jamie Borchardt at borchardt@tarleton.edu or 254-968-1970.