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CERT.MAPC.GR - Advanced Certificate in Professional Counseling

Program Information

Department(s)

Counseling

Program Long Title

Advanced Certificate in Professional Counseling

Credential Designation

CTGR

Program Code

CERT.MAPC.GR

Program Level

GR

College/School

Humanities and Social Sciences

Program Description

To be eligible for admission to this program, applicants must already hold a graduate degree in counseling or a counseling-related field. Students are provided the opportunity to complete additional coursework required for licensure as a professional counselor in the state of Texas. Successful completion of the courses listed below does not guarantee eligibility for licensure. Students are responsible for contacting the Texas State Board of Examiners of Professional Counselors to determine any remaining deficiencies for licensure.

Degree Requirements

Free Form Requirements

ADVANCED CERTIFICATE IN PROFESSIONAL COUNSELING

(Minimum of 18 hours - excluding requisites)

To be eligible for admission to this program, applicants must already hold a graduate degree in counseling or a counseling-related field. Students are provided the opportunity to complete additional coursework required for licensure as a professional counselor in the state of Texas. Successful completion of the courses listed below does not guarantee eligibility for licensure. Students are responsible for contacting the Texas State Board of Examiners of Professional Counselors to determine any remaining deficiencies for licensure.

REQUIRED COURSES (excluding requisites)

COURSE

COUN 5315 - Psychological Testing*

COUN 5316 - Research Methods*

COUN 6000 - Comprehensive Counseling Review

COUN 6312 - Psychopathology I*

COUN 6313 - Psychopathology II*

COUN 6314 - Marriage and Family Counseling*

COUN 6316 - Advanced Counseling Methods and Crisis Intervention*

*Refer to individual course descriptions for course requisites.

Course substitutions must be approved by Program Director.

COURSE DESCRIPTIONS

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