Master of Science in Counseling Program

Where the Pieces Come Together

Students will acquire the knowledge in the disciplines that underlie counseling - education, human development, learning, psychology, sociology and social change. The basic skills in therapy and assessment will be developed along with becoming acquainted with the legal and clinical considerations confronting practitioners. Students will then practice these skills until mastery is achieved.

The Master of Science in Counseling degree requires the completion of 54 credit hours, written and oral comprehensive exams, and an internship. A full-time student can complete the program in two years.  Classes are delivered over 10-week terms. Evening, weekend and some weekday formats are available.

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Continuing Education for Counseling Professionals

The Counseling Program offers non-academic credit classes for those professionals seeking to maintain their current level(s) of certification. Courses are offered in half day (3 hours) or full day (6 hours) classes taught by attorneys, licensed social workers and counselors who are leaders and experts in their field. Class topics range from art therapy, courtroom testimony, family issues, hypnotherapy, Texas Law, and ethics

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