Degree Concentrations
There are three degree concentrations in the Professional Counseling program. All three are CACREP accredited and meet academic requirements for an M.A. in Professional Counseling. Upon admission, students select one degree concentration in order to develop specific skills for that emphasis area. Click on the links below to learn more about each degree concentration.
Degree plans for all three program concentrations are located in a single PDF at the bottom of this page, noting the specific courses required to complete the degree.
CMHC Concentration Overview:
- 60 hour program
- Meets academic and clinical experience requirements to apply to become a Licensed Professional Counselor Associate in the State of Texas after graduation.
- A focus within this emphasis may be in play therapy or working with adults
- Students gain clinical experiences at local counseling agencies
- For more information, contact the CMHC Track Coordinator, Dr. Cheryl Fulton
MCFC Concentration Overview:
- 60 hour program
- Meets academic and clinical experience requirements to apply to become both a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist Associate and a Licensed Professional Counselor Associate in the State of Texas after graduation.
- Field experiences include working with individuals, couples, families, and systems work.
- Can also work toward becoming a Registered Play Therapist.
- For more information, contact the MCFC Track Coordinator, Dr. Paulina Flasch.
SC Concentration Overview:
- 60 hour program
- Meets academic and clinical experience requirements for school counseling certification in the State of Texas and to apply to become a Licensed Professional Counselor Associate in the State of Texas after graduation.
- Provides preparation to work in as a counselor in a K-12 school counseling and in community settings.
- Provides focus in play therapy and counseling adolescents.
- Clinical field experiences are based in local schools.
- For more information, contact the SC Track Coordinator, Dr. Jennifer Greene-Rooks.
SCC Track Overview:
- 48 hour program
- Meets academic requirements for school counseling certification in the State of Texas.
- Provides a focus in both elementary and secondary school counseling.
- Provides preparation for working as a counselor in K-12 school settings.
- Clinical field experiences are based in local schools.
- For more information, contact the SCC Track Coordinator, Dr. Jennifer Greene-Rooks.
Degree Plans
For all three concentrations
Review this document to see the 19 specific courses (60 hours) required for each of the three concentrations. Also noted on the document are the prerequisites, co-requisites, and other specific curricular requirements.
COUN Degree Plans Eff Fall 2021 rev 11-2021
(PDF, 244KB)
Texas Behavioral Health Executive Council
