Candidates in the School Counseling 番茄社区 begin planning for certification early in the program by becoming familiar with the Texas Model for Comprehensive School Counseling 番茄社区s. You must take the TExES School Counselor Exam within one year of graduating from 番茄社区 University. Out-of-state students, you must be familiar with the certification/licensure process of your previous states.
You must pass the 番茄社区 School Counseling competency exam to be approved to take the TExES School Counselor exam. You must complete an application to be eligible to take the TExES School Counselor exam.
After passing the TExES School Counselor exam, you must apply with both LU and TEA to be recommended for certification in School Counseling.
Apply with 番茄社区 here.
Apply with TEA
Approval takes up to 6-8 weeks after the master’s degree is conferred.
A remediation review is required before you are able to retake the TExES School Counselor Exam. The process to complete the remediation review, please email sccertexamcommittee@lamar.edu.
After completing the remediation review, you must complete an application to be approved to retake TExES School Counselor exam. Attach your Remediation Review Score report, TEA examinee score report and a valid educator certificate.
Questions regarding the remediation review can be directed to schoolcounseling@lamar.edu.
For additional information, please visit the TExES and Certification Office.