The Counseling and Development component of the Department of Family Sciences is an exciting and dynamic program that offers professional training and development leading to a Master's Degree in Counseling and Development (MS). Students may choose to focus on community counseling, professional school counseling, or a dual degree in counseling and music therapy. This degree will prepare students to be eligible to receive licensure as a professional counselor (LPC) and/or certification as a professional school counselor. Upon completion of three extra elective courses, students are also eligible to become licensed as a marriage and family therapist (LMFT).
Why TWU?
- CACREP (Council for Accreditation and Related Educational Programs) accreditation for all areas of the program.
- The strength of collaborating with students, including many nontraditional/returning students.
- Smaller class sizes, with more individualized attention and focus by faculty members.
- Evening and weekend classes to better accommodate working students.
- A focus on faculty mentoring and advising.
- Innovative teaching strategies, including conference-based courses.
- Professional school counseling certification from Kindergarten through 12th grade.
- Focus on innovative and creative counseling strategies, including music therapy, play therapy, and marriage/family therapy.
- Onsite community-based clinic providing counseling services to the Denton, Texas area at a reduced/free rate.
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