Program Highlights
Build the skills needed to work with individuals, couples, families, and groups in community, social service, religious, and private practice settings.
The curriculum is comprised of sixty (60) graduate hours and includes a minimum of 300 practicum hours.
The program can be completed through a combination of online and on-campus courses.
Career Impact
Students who complete the program meet the academic requirements for becoming Licensed Professional Counselors (L.P.C.) in the State of Texas.
The degree prepares graduates to work with individuals, couples, families, and groups in community, social service, religious, and private practice settings.
No student may enroll in a practicum course without completing all other degree requirements.
Earning Your Degree
Degree Plan Requirements
3hrs
Required Graduate Studies
54hrs
Major Requirements
3hrs
Counseling Elective
The mission of the Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling (formerly Professional Counseling) is to prepare competent, ethical, and culturally skilled counselors by educating students in concepts, knowledge, techniques, and skills of professional counseling. Graduates will demonstrate leadership and character reflective of the standards of the counseling profession. The Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling (formerly Professional Counseling) is designed for persons interested in becoming Licensed Professional Counselors (L.P.C.) in the State of Texas. The degree prepares graduates to work with individuals, couples, families, and groups in community, social service, religious, and private practice settings. The curriculum is comprised of sixty (60) graduate hours and includes a minimum of 300 practicum hours. No student may enroll in a pre-practicum or practicum course without passing the CPCE exam and completing all other degree requirements. The program is offered on-campus; however, some classes are offered online.
PLEASE NOTE: Students who complete the Amberton University Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling (formerly Professional Counseling) meet the academic requirements for becoming a Licensed Professional Counselor in the State of Texas. Students should carefully review the current state requirements for changes and updates. The Texas State Board of Examiners of Professional Counselors provides clear guidelines and requirements to apply for new licensure. Questions regarding licensure should be directed to the Texas State Board of Examiners of Professional Counselors, https://www.bhec.texas.gov/index.html.
A graduate with a Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling (formerly Professional Counseling) will be able to:
- Analyze and apply knowledge of the functional area of professional counseling.
- Develop and apply a framework for counseling diverse client populations.
- Identify relevant ethical issues in mental health and related settings.
- Conduct relevant research appropriate to the discipline.
- Evaluate clients’ biological, psychological, and social functioning using appropriate assessment procedures.
- Identify clients affected by inequities and advocate for them as appropriate.
| Requirements | Hours |
|---|---|
| I. Required Graduate Studies | 3 hours |
| RGS Theory & Application of Research Methods | 3 hours |
| II. Major Requirements | 54 hours |
| CSL6740 Counseling Ethics | 3 hours |
| CSL6780 Professional Counseling Orientation | 3 hours |
| CSL6782 Theories & Methods of Counseling | 3 hours |
| CSL6765 Crisis Counseling | 3 hours |
| CSL6801 Life Span Development | 3 hours |
| CSL6796 Adult/Geriatric Psychopathology & Treatment | 3 hours |
| CSL6803 Career Counseling & Guidance | 3 hours |
| CSL6800 Counseling Assessment Techniques | 3 hours |
| CSL6798 Child/Adolescent Psychopathology & Treatment | 3 hours |
| CSL6805 Group Counseling | 3 hours |
| CSL6825 Marriage & Family Therapy | 3 hours |
| CSL6770 Advanced Counseling Ethics | 3 hours |
| CSL6832 Multicultural Counseling | 3 hours |
| CSL6760 Addiction Counseling | 3 hours |
| CSL6830 Advanced Counseling Skills & Techniques | 3 hours |
| CSL6839 Pre-Practicum | 3 hours |
| CSL6840 Practicum I | 3 hours |
| CSL6845 Practicum II | 3 hours |
| III. Counseling Electives | 3 hours |
| Selected courses from the Counseling (CSL) department | |
| Total | 60 hours |
The minimum requirements for a Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling (formerly Professional Counseling) are:
- 48 semester hours applicable to the degree must be completed at Amberton University.
- 60 semester hours for a degree.
- A minimum cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 3.00 is required.
Clinical Mental Health Counseling Handbook
Counseling Practicum Application & Agreement
Texas BHEC LPC Practicum Documentation Form
Degree Plan Requirements
3hrs
Required Graduate Studies
54hrs
Major Requirements
3hrs
Counseling Elective
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Sample Courses
CSL6740 – Counseling Ethics CSL6780 – Professional Counseling Orientation CSL6782 – Theories and Methods of Counseling CSL6765 – Crisis Counseling CSL6801 – Life Span Development CSL6796 – Adult & Geriatric Psychopathology & Treatment CSL6803 – Career Counseling and Guidance CSL6800 – Counseling Assessment Techniques CSL6798 – Child & Adolescent Psychopathology & Treatment CSL6805 – Group Counseling and Therapy CSL6825 – Marriage and Family Therapy CSL6770 – Advanced Counseling Ethics CSL6832 – Multicultural Counseling CSL6760 – Addiction Counseling CSL6830 – Counseling Skills and Techniques
Master Of Arts - Professional Counseling
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