School Counseling Licensure Only - Program of Study

Course requirements
Students enrolled in the Licensure Only option must be graduates from an accredited master's program in counseling, psychology, or social work that required a clinical practicum focused on individual and group counseling skills. Licensure Only does not include graduate degrees in teaching or education. The program is designed to meet the requirements for the school counselor license approved by TSPC. Students must complete 30 credits in the School Counseling core to be eligible for licensure.

All students in the Licensure Only option must take the School Counseling Specialization core courses. Teachers Standards and Practices Commission requires school counselors to have two years experience as a licensed teacher in a public school setting. Individuals who cannot document the teaching requirement must take the six credit, 200 clock hour Effective Teaching sequence.

The Licensure Only program is a one or two year long program that operates in a cohort model. Students begin courses either Summer or Fall after acceptance and take courses in the Fall, Winter and Spring terms. Licensure can be recommended following completion of the final course. Students may waive up to three equivalent courses taken during prior graduate experience upon acceptance and by approval of program advisor, course instructor, and department chair.

License Only Course Sequence Table