Professional Counseling, MS (60 hours)
The Master of Science in Professional Counseling (60 semester hours) offers training in three major areas:
Upon completion of the degree program, students will have met all relevant Texas Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) educational requirements. Students who complete the marriage, couple, and family counseling emphasis will also meet Texas Licensed Marriage, Couple and Family Therapist (LMFT) educational requirements. Each students’ personal and professional development is periodically reviewed by faculty. Students who fail to demonstrate basic knowledge, personal skills, communication skills, interpersonal skills, and/or counseling skills will be asked to seek remediation or may be dismissed from the program.
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All counseling programs at Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi are accredited by the Council for Accreditation of Counseling & Related Educational Programs. |
Priority deadline for receipt of complete applications to be reviewed for an admissions decision:
Fall | Spring | Summer I |
March 1 | October 1 | March 1 |
*Complete application should be received for full admissions and funding consideration
Last day to submit Domestic applications on ApplyTexas:
Fall | Spring | Summer I |
July 10 | October 1 | May 1 |
Priority deadline for receipt of complete applications to be reviewed for an admissions decision:
Fall | Spring | Summer I |
Feb 15 | September 17 | Feb 15 |
Last day to submit Domestic applications on ApplyTexas:
Fall | Spring | Summer I |
April 15 | September 17 | April 15 |
*Complete application should be received for full admissions and funding consideration
Complete Application for Admission: |
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Application fee: |
Please Note: Applicants who wish to apply for a different program will be required to submit a new application. The application processing fee is required for each application submitted. |
Requirements: |
Application requirements specific to this program :
Applicants who do not meet the requirements for full admission into the department may be admitted on conditional status and take courses approved by the faculty. *Please allow 3-5 business days to receive Student ID before submitting additional supporting documents. Submit all supporting documents online. |
Additional International Applicant Requirements |
Application requirements for international applicants:
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EDFN 5301 - Introduction to Research | 3 credits |
CNEP 5304 - Introduction to Counseling | 3 credits |
CNEP 5306 - Career Counseling | 3 credits |
CNEP 5308 - Counseling Theories | 3 credits |
CNEP 5312 - Addictions Counseling | 3 credits |
CNEP 5314 - Theory and Practice of Multicultural Counseling | 3 credits |
CNEP 5327 - Ethical and Legal Issues in Counseling | 3 credits |
CNEP 5328 - Abnormal Human Development & Behavior | 3 credits |
CNEP 5354 - Developmental Issues in Human Personality and Behavior | 3 credits |
CNEP 5361 - Group Counseling | 3 credits |
CNEP 5371 - Psychometrics | 3 credits |
CNEP 5381 - Psychodiagnosis and Treatment Strategies | 3 credits |
CNEP 5384 - The Counseling Process | 3 credits |
CNEP 5397 - Practicum | 3 credits |
CNEP 5698 - Internship | 3 credits |
CNEP 5698 - Internship II | 3 credits |
CNEP 5313 - Theories and Techniques in Substance Abuse Counseling | 3 credits |
CNEP 5321 - Advanced Strategies in Process Addictions and Substance Abuse | 3 credits |
CNEP 5323 - Counseling for Holistic Wellness | 3 credits |
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EDFN 5301 - Introduction to Research | 3 credits |
CNEP 5304 - Introduction to Counseling | 3 credits |
CNEP 5306 - Career Counseling | 3 credits |
CNEP 5308 - Counseling Theories | 3 credits |
CNEP 5312 - Addictions Counseling | 3 credits |
CNEP 5314 - Theory and Practice of Multicultural Counseling | 3 credits |
CNEP 5327 - Ethical and Legal Issues in Counseling | 3 credits |
CNEP 5328 - Abnormal Human Development & Behavior | 3 credits |
CNEP 5354 - Developmental Issues in Human Personality and Behavior | 3 credits |
CNEP 5361 - Group Counseling | 3 credits |
CNEP 5371 - Psychometrics | 3 credits |
CNEP 5381 - Psychodiagnosis and Treatment Strategies | 3 credits |
CNEP 5384 - The Counseling Process | 3 credits |
CNEP 5397 - Practicum | 3 credits |
CNEP 5698 - Internship | 3 credits |
CNEP 5698 - Internship II | 3 credits |
CNEP 5319 - Introduction to Clinical Mental Health Counseling | 3 credits |
CNEP 5320 - Introduction to Marriage, Couple, and Family Counseling | 3 credits |
CNEP 5375 - Clinical Mental Health Counseling Strategies | 3 credits |
CNEP 5322 - Strategies in Family Counseling, OR | 3 credits |
CNEP 5324 - Counseling Couples | 3 credits |
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EDFN 5301 - Introduction to Research | 3 credits |
CNEP 5304 - Introduction to Counseling | 3 credits |
CNEP 5306 - Career Counseling | 3 credits |
CNEP 5308 - Counseling Theories | 3 credits |
CNEP 5312 - Addictions Counseling | 3 credits |
CNEP 5314 - Theory and Practice of Multicultural Counseling | 3 credits |
CNEP 5327 - Ethical and Legal Issues in Counseling | 3 credits |
CNEP 5328 - Abnormal Human Development & Behavior | 3 credits |
CNEP 5354 - Developmental Issues in Human Personality and Behavior | 3 credits |
CNEP 5361 - Group Counseling | 3 credits |
CNEP 5371 - Psychometrics | 3 credits |
CNEP 5381 - Psychodiagnosis and Treatment Strategies | 3 credits |
CNEP 5384 - The Counseling Process | 3 credits |
CNEP 5397 - Practicum | 3 credits |
CNEP 5698 - Internship | 3 credits |
CNEP 5698 - Internship II | 3 credits |
CNEP 5320 - Introduction to Marriage, Couple, and Family Counseling | 3 credits |
CNEP 5322 - Strategies in Family Counseling | 3 credits |
CNEP 5324 - Counseling Couples | 3 credits |
CNEP 5326 - Family Counseling with Children and Adolescents | 3 credits |
Additional Information:
Comprehensive Examination
In addition to successful completion of all courses required for graduation, students are required to pass a comprehensive written examination. Students become eligible to take this examination while enrolled in practicum. All students should have completed pre-requisites prior to enrollment in practicum.
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