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Counseling

Clinical Mental Health Counselors work holistically with people from 2-92 to facilitate mental health through research supported counseling practices from a strengths-based approach.

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

60 Credit Hours

​​Become a Clinical Mental Health Counselor​ 

Students will develop the necessary knowledge, skills, and professionalism during their 60-credit hour Masters of Arts in Counselor to meet the educational requirements as a Licensed Professional Counselor in Texas and most other states. Graduates work with diverse people at every age in community agencies, hospitals and residential treatment, private practice, schools, forensic settings, and more!

​​CACREP Accredited​ 

The Clinical Mental Health Counseling Program is Accredited (Progress Report Required with a Notice of Concern) through the Counsel for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs.

​​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.​

application deadlines

Fall

  • Priority Deadline: January 1
  • Regular Deadline: March 15

Spring

  • Priority Deadline: September 1
  • Regular Deadline: November 1
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Watch as students talk about their experience in the Counseling, MA program!

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 life

    ​​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