School Counselor Certification

PLEASE DO NOT APPLY FOR CERTIFICATION until all requirements below have been met:

• Completion of all coursework required for degree program
• Must have a conferred Master’s degree
• Passed the TExES School Counselor exam with the Texas Education Agency (TEA)
• Completed Practicum
• Hold a valid classroom teaching certificate and have two (2) creditable years of teaching experience as a classroom teacher

When all requirements have been met each candidate MUST apply with both Lamar University and Texas Education Agency (TEA) for the School Counselor  Certification.

To apply for the School Counselor Certification:

• To apply in TK20…Go to Application section…Create…Select application…CNDV – Certification Application-Counselor.
• Attach your service record signed and stamped from your school district reflecting 2 years or more of teaching experience
• Attach a Valid Texas Educator Certificate
• Click Submit
• Complete the online application with the Texas Education Agency (TEA).
• Choose Standard Applications and University Based as entity
• Once your School Counselor Certification Application is received, verified and approved you will receive an email confirmation from the Texas Education Agency that you have been recommended by Lamar University.
• If you do not have a TK20 account, complete the certification application for graduate programs here.
• Questions regarding the certification application directed to certification@lamar.edu

Please Note: Because of the high volume of applicants, the Certification process can take approximately 8-weeks from the time your application is received and all requirements are verified. Please make sure all requirements are met, or the processing of your certification application will be delayed.