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Counseling

Guide individuals, couples, and families in building effective problem-solving and decision-making patterns that help to establish values and life objectives.

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Degree
  • Master of Arts
Location
  • Huntsville
  • The Woodlands Center
Type of Instruction
  • Face to Face
Length

60 Credit Hours

​​Become a Clinical Mental Health Counselor​ 

Students will gain the necessary academic preparation to pursue licensure as a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Texas. Students receive complete and broad-based training which prepares them to work with diverse clients in community mental health centers, community agencies, psychiatric facilities, and private practice. Specifically, students learn the knowledge and skills to treat clients who struggle with issues from adjusting to everyday life to serious mental health issues and concerns. At the end of the 60-credit-hour program, students receive a Master of Arts in Counseling. 

​​CACREP Accredited​ 

The Clinical Mental Health Counseling program is accredited by the Counsel for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP).

​​Where and How Is This Program Available?​ 

​​This program is offered in a combination of online and in person courses at our campus and teaching clinics in Huntsville and in The Woodlands.​

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Facilitate Personal Development

Becoming a clinical mental health counselor allows you to support individuals on their journey to healing and growth in a range of clinical, community, and human service settings. Our CACREP-accredited curriculum consists of 60 credit hours offered in a combination of face-to-face and online courses. Our program equips you with essential knowledge and skills, offering real-world, hands-on training with experienced faculty

  • Serious Concerns, Everyday Lif

    ​​Our faculty has extensive clinical experience. Under their broad and extensive training, students will be prepared to work with diverse clients, from individuals looking to understand the deeper motivations for their behavior and emotions and those struggling to adjust or thrive in everyday life, to more serious mental health concerns that deeply impact safety or quality of life. ​ 

  • Emphasis Options

    ​​Students interested in the treatment of children may complete play therapy electives and/or pursue the graduate certificate in Play Therapy. Those interested in gaining specific training in working with couples and families may complete marriage, couples, and family counseling (MCFC) electives and/or pursue a graduate certificate in MCF. Our Trauma Center promotes trauma-related research, training, and consultation. ​ 

  • Accreditation

    ​​The Clinical Mental Health Counseling is accredited by the Counsel for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP). At the end of the 60-credit-hour program, students receive a Master of Arts degree.​ 

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Find Your Future Career

MA degree in Counseling prepares students for careers counseling in community mental health centers, community agencies, psychiatric facilities, schools, and private practice. Work with children, families, individuals, those processing trauma, and those with significant clinical needs.

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Expert Faculty

Our faculty have extensive experience as practitioners, researchers, and teachers.

Become a Bearkat

Ready to learn how SHSU can help you or to start your application today? Our Admissions team is here to help. Call 936-339-0148