Clinical Mental Health Counseling, M.S.

This is a 60 hour degree designed exclusively for those who wish to pursue licensure in Texas as a Professional Counselor. This degree also offers an emphasis in (a) rural mental health counseling, (b) school counseling, and (c) sandtray therapy.

In addition to admission to the Graduate College, individuals interested in pursuing certification in School Counselor must also submit an Application of Admission to Educator Preparation-Professional Class. Applications are available via program coordinator or by contacting the Certification Coordinator located in Rhode Hall 112.

Core Courses
EDCG 5310Introduction to Counseling and Ethical Practice3
EDCG 5339Human Growth and Development3
EDCG 5321Abnormal Human Behavior3
EDCG 5315Ethcs and Legl Issues in Couns3
EDCG 5347Multicultural Counseling3
EDCG 5311Theories of Counseling3
EDCG 5312Counseling Techniques3
EDCG 5323Group Counseling Techniques3
EDCG 5357Field Practicum for Counselors3
EDCG 5355Career Counseling3
EDCG 5324Assessment in Counseling3
EDCG 5329Research in Counseling3
EDCG 5000Comp Exam Test0
or EDCG 5100 Comprehensive Exam
EDCG 5345Diagnosis & Psychopharmacology3
EDCG 5364Crisis Counseling3
EDCG 5322Addictions Counseling3
EDCG 5350Marriage, Couple, & Family Counseling3
EDCG 5366CMHC Internship I3
EDCG 5368CMHC Internship II3
Emphasis Elective *3
Emphasis Elective *3
Total Semester Credit Hours60

* Both emphasis electives must be chosen from a single emphasis block option below. 

Emphasis in Rural Mental Health Counseling
Community/Rural Mental Health
Rural Leadership & Advocacy
Emphasis in School Counseling and Guidance
Elem Guidance and Coun Technq
Prog Devel School Counselors
Emphasis in Sandtray Therapy
Basic Sandtray Therapy
Advanced Sandtray Therapy
Emphasis in Electives
Basic Sandtray Therapy
Advanced Sandtray Therapy
Elem Guidance and Coun Technq
Prog Devel School Counselors
Community/Rural Mental Health
Rural Leadership & Advocacy
Play Therapy