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The Counseling and Development program of the Department of Family Sciences is an exciting and dynamic area 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.

What our current and former students say about this program

Tina Arnold
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