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
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.
Certification Program
Master of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling
The Master of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling is a program offered online. This program is designed to prepare students for licensing as a counselor in the State of Texas. The university cannot confirm whether the program meets requirements for licensing in any other state. Students seeking licensing in another state assume responsibility to determine whether the program meets licensing requirements in that state.
(60 hours)
Master of Science in School Counseling
Student must first be admitted to the School of Education using a separate application. Teacher certification, teaching experience, and a criminal background check is required to be certified as a school counselor in Texas. Students from other states should evaluate the program to determine if it is acceptable as preparation for certification in their states.
(48 hours)
School Counselor Certification
Student must first be admitted to the School of Education using a separate application. Teacher certification, master's degree, teaching experience, and a criminal background check is required to be certified as a school counselor in Texas. Students from other states should evaluate the program to determine if it is acceptable as preparation for certification in their states.
(18 hours)