Graduate Counseling - Catalog

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.

Faculty
  • Carlos Perez, Ph.D., Chair
  • Kaylene Brown, Ph.D.,
  • Joshuah Ellis, Ph.D.
  • Macy Williamson, Ph.D.

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)

  1. 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
  2. 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
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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)

  1. 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
  2. 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
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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)

  1. 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
  2. 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
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Master of Science in Guidance and School Counseling

(36 credit-hours, non-certification only)

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