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Master of Arts in Professional Counseling with Marriage and Family Counseling INTO Group - Texas State University - San Marcos Campus INTO Group - Texas State University - San Marcos Campus, USA

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USD 16380

Annual Tuition Fee

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*Subject to change and other fees
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USD 90

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36 months

Duration

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6.5

IELTS

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78

TOEFL

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70%

Min GPA

Program Overview

The Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP) accredited program features internationally known faculty, two state-of-the-art community counseling clinics where students provide counseling to under-served populations, and a rigorous curriculum focusing on experiential learning integrated with the application of didactic, research-based knowledge. Core tenets emphasized throughout the program include diversity, advanced ethics, professional development, and self-awareness.

Course Work

The Master of Arts in Professional Counseling offers a required course sequence that builds clinical skills through didactic and experiential activities. The curriculum includes core foundational instruction in theories, clinical interventions, assessment, advanced ethics, diversity, and research. In addition to basic skills and intermediate methods courses with specialty populations, students complete a clinical practicum experience in our clinics, and internship experiences at counseling sites across the Central Texas area.

Master's Degree Programs

Degree Concentration Hours Thesis Option Minor Option
M.A. Clinical Mental Health Counseling 60 Non-Thesis No minor
M.A. Clinical Mental Health Counseling 66 Thesis No minor
M.A. Marriage & Family Counseling 60 Non-Thesis No minor
M.A. Marriage & Family Counseling 66 Thesis No minor
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Additional Information

Program Level Master's Degree

College/University Processing Time 30 Days

Program Format Full-Time

Optional Practical Training (OPT) work permit

Program Intake

Open

Jan 2026

Closed

Aug 2025

General Admission Requirement

    Academic Requirement

    • Minimum Level of Education Required: To be accepted into this program, applicants must have a Bachelor's degree.

    6.5 IELTS Score
    78 TOEFL Score Minimum Overall Score
    52 PTE Score Minimum Overall Score
    110 Duolingo Minimum Overall Score
    304 Gre Minimum Overall Score
    70% CGPA Minimum Overall Score

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    Tuition Fee

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    Average Tuition Fee Per Year

    16380

    Tuition Fee
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    USD 90

    Application Fee
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    11500 Per year

    Average Cost of Living
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    Scholarships

     

    Type of Scholarship Scholarship Information Amount/ Range
    President Honor Scholarships (Freshman)
    Texas State Achievements Scholarships (Freshman)
    Texas State Distinguished Scholarships (Freshman)
    Texas State Merit Scholarships (Freshman)
    Bobcat Premiere Transfer Scholarships
    Bobcat Select Transfer Scholarships
    Bobcat Success Transfer Scholarships
    Bobcat Commitment Transfer Scholarships 
    President Honor Scholarships (Freshman)
    • SAT: 1420+/ACT: 32+
    • Top 25% of graduating class or IB Diploma or Capstone Diploma

    Texas State Achievements Scholarships (Freshman)
    • SAT: 1160+/ACT: 24+
    • Top 25% of graduating class

    Texas State Distinguished Scholarships (Freshman)
    • SAT: 1060+/ACT: 21+
    • Top 25% of graduating class

    Texas State Merit Scholarships (Freshman) 
    • Top 35% of graduating class Academic Review by TXST

    Bobcat Premiere Transfer Scholarships
    • 3.9+ GPA

    Bobcat Select Transfer Scholarships
    • 3.75+ GPA

    Bobcat Success Transfer Scholarships
    • 3.5+ GPA

    Bobcat Commitment Transfer Scholarships
    • 3.25+ GPA
    President Honor Scholarships (Freshman) Up to $12,000 per year
    Texas State Achievements Scholarships (Freshman) Up to $8,000 per year
    Texas State Distinguished Scholarships (Freshman) Up to $5,000 per year
    Texas State Merit Scholarships (Freshman) Varies
    Bobcat Premiere Transfer Scholarships $4,000 per year
    Bobcat Select Transfer Scholarships $3,000 per year
    Bobcat Success Transfer Scholarships $2,000 per year
    Bobcat Commitment Transfer Scholarships $1,000 per year 

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