2001-2003 Graduate Catalog - Texas Southern University: ::em.tsu ...

AREA REQUIREMENTSThe area of Counseling requires that the individual working toward certification and/or a degree in Counseling shall possesscertain qualifications which are considered necessary for school counselors and agency (non-school) counselors. The evaluationof the qualifications of the individual is based on observations of the student by members of the faculty, individualinterviews with the student, the results of various standardized tests, and the student’s interest in the field.No student may receive the approval of the area for certification or candidacy for a degree in this area until this evaluationhas been satisfactorily met. Ordinarily, this evaluation will be completed by the time a student has earned a minimum of 12hours of graduate study. Any student who does not receive area approval on the basis of this evaluation will not be continuedas a certificate or degree-seeking student.The area of Counseling offers the graduate student the opportunity to pursue the Master of Education degree in Counseling,and the certificate in counseling.REQUIREMENTS FOR ADMISSIONIn addition to meeting the general Graduate School requirements and Departmental admissions requirements, students whowish to pursue the Master of Education degree in Counseling are expected to have completed an undergraduate degree inthe field of education, psychology, social work, or a related field.For the Master of Education degree in Counseling, the Department requires that students do the following:1. Applicants must present a Graduate Record Examination (GRE) scores (combined verbal and quantitative)which are considered along with the applicant’s undergraduate grade point average. In addition to the aboverequirements, the socioeconomic background of applicants will be considered in the admission process.2. Demonstrate proficiency in English by passing an examination in English or by completing the course,English 501. A GRE verbal score of 550 or more may be presented to satisfy this requirement.3. Secure departmental recommendation to candidacy status for the Master’s degree in Counseling Education.4. Take and pass the College of Education Comprehensive Examination for the master’s degree.5. Complete the semester hour requirements specified for the designated course of study.In addition, the following factors are considered:a. Economic status of family when applicant was in elementary, secondary,and undergraduate school.b. Applicant was first generation to attend undergraduate school.c. Applicant was first generation to attend graduate or professional school.d. Applicant is multi-lingual.e. Applicant was employed while attending undergraduate school.f. Applicant helped to raise other children in family.g. Geographic residence in Texas of applicant at time of application.h. Geographic region in which applicants high school is located.i. Applicant demonstrated performance in community activities.j. Applicant has demonstrated commitment to a particular field of study.k. The presence or absence of role models with comparable graduate school trainingin the applicant’s region of residence.l. The applicant’s performance during a personal interview.125