Overview

Programs in College of Education and Behavioral Sciences / Programs in College of Education and Behavioral Sciences is located in Houston, TX, in a suburban setting.

Degrees & Awards

Degrees Offered

Degree	Concentration	Sub-concentration
Master of Arts (MA)	Clinical mental health counseling
Master of Arts (MA)	Marriage and family therapy
Master of Science (MS)	Design
Master of Education (M Ed)	Reading with reading specialist
Master of Education (M Ed)	Higher education	Christian studies
Master of Education (M Ed)	Higher education	Learning, technology, and design specialization
Master of Education (M Ed)	Higher education	Counseling specialization
Master of Education (M Ed)	Higher education	Business management
Master of Science (MS)	Learning
Master of Education (M Ed)	Higher education in business management
Master of Education (M Ed)	Higher education in counseling
Doctor of Education (Ed D)	Executive educational leadership
Master of Education (M Ed)	Curriculum and instruction
Master of Education (M Ed)	Educational administration
Master of Education (M Ed)	Curriculum and instruction in EC-6 and special education (EC-12)
Master of Education (M Ed)	Curriculum and instruction (EC-6 bilingual)
Master of Education (M Ed)	Bilingual education
Master of Education (M Ed)	Curriculum and instruction in all-level art, Spanish, music, or physical education
Master of Education (M Ed)	Educational diagnostician
Doctor of Education (Ed D)	Special educational leadership
Master of Education (M Ed)	Reading
Master of Education (M Ed)	Curriculum and instruction with EC-6 generalist
Master of Education (M Ed)	Curriculum and instruction in instructional technology
Master of Education (M Ed)	Curriculum and instruction with English language arts and reading (4-8)
Master of Education (M Ed)	Higher education in Christian studies
Master of Education (M Ed)	Curriculum and instruction in mathematics, science, or social studies (4-8)
Master of Education (M Ed)	Higher education in educational technology
Master of Education (M Ed)	Counselor education
Master of Education (M Ed)	Professional school counseling
Master of Education (M Ed)	Curriculum and instruction with certification	Certification in ec-6 and special education (ec-12)
Master of Education (M Ed)	Curriculum and instruction with certification	Certification in mathematics, science, or social studies (4-8)
Master of Education (M Ed)	Curriculum and instruction with certification	English, language arts, and reading certification (4-8)
Master of Education (M Ed)	Curriculum and instruction with certification	Ec-6 bilingual certification
Master of Education (M Ed)	Curriculum and instruction with certification	Certification in all level art, Spanish, music, or physical education
Master of Education (M Ed)	Curriculum and instruction with certification	7-12 certification
Master of Education (M Ed)	Curriculum and instruction with certification	Ec-6 certification
Master of Arts (MA)	Christian psychology
Master of Arts (MA)	Psychology	General
Master of Arts (MA)	Psychology	Specialist in school psychology
Master of Arts (MA)	Christian psychological studies
Master of Science (MS)	Technology
Master of Arts (MA)	Christian counseling
Master of Arts (MA)	Human services	Professional life coaching
Master of Arts (MA)	Human services	Marriage and family

Degrees Awarded

Degree	Number Awarded
Master's Degrees	146
Doctoral Degrees	18

Earning Your Degree

Part-time study available?

Degree Requirements

Degree	Requirement
Master's Degrees	Entrance Exam May be required to submit GRE scores. Comp Exam Required for some Thesis Required for some No grade below "C." Must have overall GPA of 3.00 or above. Some programs require students to pass a comprehensive exam and a student readiness evaluation, be admitted to candidacy, receive recommendation from department, and complete the degree within 5 years. MED ÔÇô Must successfully complete EDUC 5000 and pass a comprehensive exam for some programs. Psychology and Counseling programs - Some programs require student to complete 300-400 hours of supervised clinical experience (including 100-150 direct hours) and/or pass thesis defense.
Doctoral Degrees	Comp Exam Required Thesis Required Must maintain a 3.0 GPA with no grades below "B." Must be admitted to candidacy, complete comprehensive portfolio, receive recommendation from department, and complete degree within 6 years.

Admissions

Applying

Yes

Electronic
applications accepted?

Yes

Applications processed
on a rolling basis?

Application Deadlines

Type	Domestic	International	Priority date
Fall deadline	August 1st	June 1st	No
Spring deadline	January 1st	November 1st	No
Summer deadline	May 1st	March 1st	No

Entrance Requirements

Exam	Details
Master's Degree Exam	May be required to submit GRE scores.
Master's Degree Requirements	All applicants must provide transcripts, resume/CV, references, service records, and attend an interview. Christian Psychology, Clinical Mental Health, Christian Counseling, MFT, LPC programs - must provide a 500 word written response to prompt & attend/submit candidate presentation. Certain specializations may have additional requirements.
Doctoral Degree Requirements	Master degree required. Applicants must provide official transcripts from university that awarded master's degree, submit a 5-7 page master's level research paper that was written during master's program, provide their resume & service record, and provide 3 references. Must pay a $35 processing fee. Interview may be required.

Tuition & Fees

Financial Support

Financial award applicants must submit:	FAFSA
Application deadlines for financial awards	March 1
Types of financial support available	Scholarship and/or loans

Student Body

782

Total Graduate Students

4%

International Breakout (representing other countries)

Race/Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino	21.1%
Black or African American	42.97%
White or Caucasian	24%
American Indian or Alaska Native	0.26%
Asian	1.66%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander	0%
Two or more races	2.43%
Unknown	1.92%

Gender

Male (15%)

Female (84%)

Faculty

60

Total faculty

Full-time - 29

Part-time - 31

Male (23)

Female (37)

Research

Focus of faculty research:	Autism and inclusion, integrating technology into instruction, school change and leadership trust
Externally sponsored research expenditures last year:	0

Location & Contact

Address 7502 Fondren Road
Houston, TX  77074
United States

Contact Dr. Kristina Cerling
Dean, College of Education and Behavioral Sciences
Email: KCerling@HBU.edu
Phone: -649-3322

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