Graduates will have the knowledge, attitudes, and skills necessary for effective intervention in working with individuals, families, and communities. Each of the graduate faculty hold doctorates and have extensive experience in working with families in churches and social service agencies. Each graduate class is designed to help students master the competencies of an effective practitioner. Curriculum utilized in the graduate program has a strong base in current research and current best practices in the field.
- Carlos Perez, Ph.D., Chair
- Kaylene Brown, Ph.D.,
- Joshuah Ellis, Ph.D.
- Macy Williamson, Ph.D.
Degrees
To earn a degree, students must complete the curriculum and meet other requirements for a degree listed in the academic policy section of this catalog.
- Master of Science in Mental Health Counseling with Clinical Mental Health Counseling emphasis
- Master of Science in Mental Health Counseling with Marital, Couples, and Family Therapy emphasis
- Master of Science in Mental Health Counseling with School Counseling emphasis
- Master of Science in Guidance and School Counseling (36 credit hours – non-Texas Residents)
Master of Science in Mental Health Counseling with Clinical Mental Health Counseling emphasis
The Master of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling programs are offered through a combination of online. These programs are designed to prepare students for licensing as a counselor in the State of Texas. The university cannot confirm the program meets requirements for licensing in any other state. Students interested in licensure in a state other than Texas should contact Graduate Counseling for information to assess whether this program meets licensing requirements in that state. Additional information is also available in the institutional disclosure statement for programs leading to licensure or certification.
(60 hours)
- Mental Health Counseling Core (45 hours)
- COU5302 Foundations of Clinical Practice
- COU5311 Lifespan Development and Human Sexuality
- COU5314 Assessment of Individuals and Families
- COU5322 Research and Program Development
- COU5340 Professional Issues, Ethics, and Law
- COU5353 Psychopathology of Individuals and Families
- COU5360 Counseling Theory and Practice
- COU5361 Techniques of Individual and Family Counseling
- COU5362 Career Counseling
- COU5363 Group Counseling
- COU5366 Crisis/Trauma Counseling
- COU5378 Social and Cultural Foundations
- COU5379 Systemic and Family Theories
- COU5383 Counseling Children, Adolescents and their Families
- COU5384 Addictions
- Emphasis (15 hours)
- COU5356 Advanced Psychopathology, Diagnosis, and Treatment Planning
- COU5365 Advanced Counseling Techniques
- COU5386 Clinical Mental Health Counseling Practicum
- COU5387 Clinical Mental Health Counseling Internship I
- COU5388 Clinical Mental Health Counseling Internship II
- COU6063 Clinical Mental Health Counseling Comprehensive Exam
Master of Science in Mental Health Counseling with Marital, Couples, and Family Therapy emphasis
The Master of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling programs are offered through a combination of online. These programs are designed to prepare students for licensing as a counselor in the State of Texas. The university cannot confirm the program meets requirements for licensing in any other state. Students interested in licensure in a state other than Texas should contact Graduate Counseling for information to assess whether this program meets licensing requirements in that state. Additional information is also available in the institutional disclosure statement for programs leading to licensure or certification.
(60 hours)
- Mental Health Counseling Core (45 hours)
- COU5302 Foundations of Clinical Practice
- COU5311 Lifespan Development and Human Sexuality
- COU5314 Assessment of Individuals and Families
- COU5322 Research and Program Development
- COU5340 Professional Issues, Ethics, and Law
- COU5353 Psychopathology of Individuals and Families
- COU5360 Counseling Theory and Practice
- COU5361 Techniques of Individual and Family Counseling
- COU5362 Career Counseling
- COU5363 Group Counseling
- COU5366 Crisis/Trauma Counseling
- COU5378 Social and Cultural Foundations
- COU5379 Systemic and Family Theories
- COU5383 Counseling Children, Adolescents and their Families
- COU5384 Addictions
- Emphasis (15 hours)
- COU5357 Advanced Approaches in Couple and Family Therapy
- COU5358 Working with Family and Systemic Issues
- COU5371 Marital, Couples, and Family Therapy Practicum
- COU5372 Marital, Couples, and Family Therapy Internship I
- COU5373 Marital, Couples, and Family Therapy Internship II
- COU6065 Marital, Couples, and Family Therapy Comprehensive Exam
Master of Science in Mental Health Counseling with School Counseling emphasis
The Master of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling programs are offered through a combination of online. These programs are designed to prepare students for licensing as a counselor in the State of Texas. The university cannot confirm the program meets requirements for licensing in any other state. Students interested in licensure in a state other than Texas should contact Graduate Counseling for information to assess whether this program meets licensing requirements in that state. Additional information is also available in the institutional disclosure statement for programs leading to licensure or certification.
(60 hours)
- Mental Health Counseling Core (45 hours)
- COU5302 Foundations of Clinical Practice
- COU5311 Lifespan Development and Human Sexuality
- COU5314 Assessment of Individuals and Families
- COU5322 Research and Program Development
- COU5340 Professional Issues, Ethics, and Law
- COU5353 Psychopathology of Individuals and Families
- COU5360 Counseling Theory and Practice
- COU5361 Techniques of Individual and Family Counseling
- COU5362 Career Counseling
- COU5363 Group Counseling
- COU5366 Crisis/Trauma Counseling
- COU5378 Social and Cultural Foundations
- COU5379 Systemic and Family Theories
- COU5383 Counseling Children, Adolescents and their Families
- COU5384 Addictions
- Emphasis (15 hours)
- COU5343 Introduction to School Counseling
- COU5344 Counseling in Special Populations
- COU5394 School Counseling Practicum
- COU5395 School Counseling Internship I
- COU5396 School Counseling Internship II
- COU6064 School Counseling Certification Exam
Master of Science in Guidance and School Counseling
This program culminates in a degree only and does not include certification. This degree is available only for non-Texas residents. Non-Texas students, or students seeking certification in states other than Texas, should verify the certification requirements in their respective state. Additional information is available in the institutional disclosure statement for programs leading to licensure or certification.
(36 hours)
- COU5311 Lifespan Development and Human Sexuality
- COU5314 Assessment of Individuals and Families
- COU5322 Research and Program Development
- COU5340 Professional Issues, Ethics, and Law
- COU5343 Introduction to School Counseling
- COU5360 Counseling Theory and Practice
- COU5361 Techniques of Individual and Family Counseling
- COU5362 Career Counseling
- COU5363 Group Psychotherapy
- COU5366 Crisis/Trauma Counseling
- COU5383 Counseling Children, Adolescents and Their Families
- COU5391 Counseling Practicum
- COU6062 Comprehensive Examination