Degree Programs
M.A. in Professional Counseling
Program Overview
The Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP) accredited program features internationally known faculty, two state-of-the-art community counseling clinics where students provide counseling to under-served populations, and a rigorous curriculum focusing on experiential learning integrated with the application of didactic, research-based knowledge. Core tenets emphasized throughout the program include advanced ethics, professional development, and self-awareness.
Course Work
The Master of Arts in Professional Counseling offers a required course sequence that builds clinical skills through didactic and experiential activities. The curriculum includes core foundational instruction in theories, clinical interventions, assessment, advanced ethics, diversity, and research. In addition to basic skills and intermediate methods courses with specialty populations, students complete a clinical practicum experience in our clinics, and internship experiences at counseling sites across the Central Texas area.
Master's Degree Programs
| Degree | Concentration | Hours | Thesis Option | Minor Option | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| M.A. | Clinical Mental Health Counseling | 60 | Non-Thesis | No minor | San Marcos/Round Rock |
| M.A. | Clinical Mental Health Counseling | 66 | Thesis | No minor | San Marcos/Round Rock |
| M.A. | Marriage & Family Counseling | 60 | Non-Thesis | No minor | San Marcos/Round Rock |
| M.A. | Marriage & Family Counseling | 66 | Thesis | No minor | San Marcos/Round Rock |
Master's Degree + Professional Certification Program
| ree | Concentration & Certification | Hours | Thesis Option | Minor Option | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| M.A. | School Counseling | 60 | Non-Thesis | No minor | San Marcos/ Round Rock |
| M.A. | School Counselor | 48 | Non-Thesis | No minor | San Marcos/ Round Rock |
