Master of Arts
Mental Health Counseling

Graduates of the Mental Health Counseling program have advanced training in the areas of administration and consultation in mental health services. They have knowledge of the general principles of etiology, diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of mental and emotional disorders and dysfunctional behavior, structure and function of human service agencies, use of psychopharmacological medications, mental health education, outreach and prevention strategies, and community health promotion and advocacy. This is a 60 semester hour program which includes an intensive 900 clock hour internship experience. Students completing the program meet the academic requirements for licensing by the Texas State Board of Examiners of Professional Counselors.

Program of Study for Mental Health Counseling
The Master of Arts in Counseling with a specialization in Mental Health Counseling is a 60 semester hour thesis or non-thesis program.

The following courses are required:

Core Courses
CN 6150 Practicum in Group Process – 1 hour
CN 6253 Group Process – 2
CN 6321 Individual Assessment – 3
CN 6352 Career Planning – 3
CN 6355 Theories of Counseling – 3
CN 6381 Methods of Research – 3
CN 7301 Professional and Ethical Issues – 3
CN 7302 Social/Cultural Issues in Counseling – 3
CN 7351 Human Growth and Development – 3
Total: 24

Clinical Courses
CN 6354 Introduction to Counseling – 3
CN 6357 Counseling Practicum – 3
CN 7359 Counseling Internship I – 3
CN 7360 Counseling Internship II – 3
CN 7361 Counseling Internship III – 3
Total: 15

Specialization Courses
CN 6251 Organization and Admin. of Counseling Services...2
CN 6361 Substance Abuse Treatment and Rehabilitation
OR
CN 6364 Substance Abuse – 3
CN 6369 Introduction to Marriage and Family Therapy – 3
CN 7264 Psychopharmacology – 2
CN 7230 Consultation – 2
CN 7333 Mental Health and Psychopathology – 3
CN 7367 Community Counseling – 3
* CN 7399 Thesis Direction
OR
Elective – 3
Total: 21

Summary for Mental Health Counseling Requirements:
Core Courses 24
Clinical Courses 15
Specialization Courses 21
Total 60

* Students writing a thesis substitute CN 7399 Thesis Direction for a 3-hour elective.