Degrees and Emphasis
Master of Science in CACREP-Accredited Clinical Mental Health Counseling (EDCM program), 60 credit-hours
- Rural Mental Health Counseling emphasis: 60 credits
- School Counseling emphasis: 60 credits
Our 60-hour CMHC degree is designed exclusively to provide graduates with the necessary coursework to become Licensed Professional Counselors (LPC) in Texas and to promote academic excellence, scholarly research, and equality in professional counseling. Upon graduation, our CACREP-accredited CMHC graduate is eligible to work for veteran centers and sit for the National Counselor’s Examination as well as take the Texas Jurisprudence Examination. With these requirements completed, the CMHC graduate can apply for the state of Texas for an LPC Associate license. LPC Associates are required to complete 3,000 clock hours under the supervision of a board-approved Licensed Professional Counselors Supervisor (LPC-S). After completing the 3,000 hours under supervision, the LPC Associate will submit the necessary paperwork to the BHEC (https://www.bhec.texas.gov) to receive the LPC license. It is the graduate’s responsibility to complete all of the necessary steps toward licensure post-graduation. Our CMHC degree offers an emphasis in Rural Mental Health Counseling, which is the only few in the nation and also offers an emphasis in School Counseling for those who intend to become Certified School Counselors (CSC).
Master of Science in Counseling and Guidance
MS in Counseling and Guidance
48 credits (meets TEA requirements for certification)
This is a 48-hour degree designed for those who seek certification in Texas as a School Counselor. Upon completion of the degree program, students will have met all relevant educational requirements for Texas Education Agency school counselor certification. Students seeking school counseling certification should consult with the school counselor program coordinator and the certification office on campus regarding current state certification requirements to ensure eligibility prior to graduation.