Program Highlights
The mission of the Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling is to prepare competent, ethical, and culturally skilled counselors by educating students in concepts, knowledge, techniques, and skills of professional counseling.
The curriculum is comprised of sixty (60) graduate hours and includes a minimum of 300 practicum hours.
This program can be earned 100% online with optional in-person classes.
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 Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling (formerly M.A. 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.** Students who complete the program meet the academic requirements for becoming Licensed Professional Counselors (L.P.C.) in the State of Texas.* The mission of the Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health 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. This program can be earned 100% online with optional in-person classes.
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 counseling.
- Implement a framework for counseling diverse client populations.
- Demonstrate expertise and understanding of clients’ biological, psychological, and social functioning using appropriate assessment procedures.
- Synthesize universal ethical principles to navigate complex issues with integrity.
- Utilize research methodologies to generate insights and enhance professional practice.
* You must be a permanent resident living in the State of Texas to enroll for this degree.
| 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 |
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
**In preparation for student selection of a practicum site for the practicum field experience, counseling faculty recommend that students begin familiarizing themselves with counseling opportunities available in the mental health community early in the program. Volunteering at a community agency that provides mental health services is an excellent way to learn about services that are offered, and sometimes leads to a practicum site later when the student is ready to make a selection. All students must pass the CPCE exam before they are eligible to enroll in the Pre-Practicum course.
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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
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