Master of Education (M.Ed.) in Counseling

The University of Houston's Master of Education in Counseling program provides a deep understanding of counseling theories, skills and techniques and prepares graduates for careers in professional counseling. We offer a track in Clinical Mental Health Counseling, which helps students gain an understanding of the role and influence of the counselor in providing services to a diverse population. After completing our program, graduates will be able to apply relevant research to broaden their knowledge of delivery and counseling services.Counseling theories, skills, and techniques for diverse populations with various counseling issues or needsUnderstanding and awareness of the role and influence of the counselor in providing services to diverse cultural, ethnic, religious, gendered and social populationsKnowledge of legal, ethical, and moral responsibilities related to the practice of professional or school counselingApplication of relevant empirical research to broaden knowledge of delivery and counseling servicesUnderstanding and knowledge of effective and appropriate assessment and evaluation of clients or students in placements and delivery of interventions