Clinical Mental Health Counseling Program

Dr. H. Ty Leonard, Program Coordinator

The Clinical Mental Health Counseling program at the University of Mary Hardin-Baylor is accredited by the Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP). The Clinical Mental Health Counseling program is currently accredited under the 2009 standards.

Mission

The mission of the Clinical Mental Health Counseling Program is to prepare students for licensure and certification as knowledgeable and ethical professional counselors to meet the increasing demand for mental health services in a complex society with a diverse population by offering a curriculum that combines theory and concepts with skills development and meets the requirements as set forth by the Texas State Board of Examiners of Professional Counselors and the Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs.

Goals

Goal 1: To equip students with the knowledge, skills, dispositions, and behaviors to become ethical, mental health counselors in a complex society with a diverse population.

Goal 2: To prepare students to sit for licensure by meeting the academic requirements set forth by the Texas State Board of Examiners of Professional Counselors and the Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs.

A Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) renders professional counseling services to individuals, couples, families, groups, organizations, corporations, institutions, government agencies, or the general public for compensation. He or she assists one or more clients through the therapeutic relationship, using a combination of mental health and human development principles, methods, and techniques, including the use of psychotherapy, to achieve the mental, emotional, physical, social, moral, educational, spiritual, or career-related development and adjustment of the client throughout the client’s life. The Licensed Professional Counselor is a trained and experienced expert who holds a valid license issued under the Texas Licensed Professional Counselor Act, Title 71, Art. 4512g.

A National Board Certified Counselor (NBCC) is one who has advanced knowledge of mental health, psychological, or human development principles and can apply these through cognitive, affective, behavioral or systemic intervention strategies to address wellness, personal growth, or career development, as well as pathology. This national certification requires that a person who has completed the 48 hour program and has met the requirements for the general practice of professional counseling take and pass a national certification examination.

Course Requirements 60 Hours

All students in the Graduate Counseling and Psychology Programs are covered by professional liability insurance through the University. A copy of the liability policy declaration may be obtained by making a request through the Director of the Graduate Counseling and Psychology Program .

Counseling and Psychology Core Courses (21 hours)

PSCO 6305Addictions Counseling and Psychopha

3

PSCO 6312Group Processes

3

PSCO 6351Diversity Issues

3

PSCO 6345Research and Statistical Methods

3

PSCO 6308Ethics and Issues

3

PSCO 6315Advanced Psychopathology

3

Clinical Mental Health Counseling Specialized Courses (30 hours)

PSCO 6192

PSCO 6201

PSCO 6302Career Development & Info Sources

3

PSCO 6316Applied Counseling Techniques

3

PSCO 6326Psychological Assessment

3

PSCO 6330Trauma and Crisis Counseling

3

PSCO 6394PrePracticum

3

PSCO 6318Marriage & Family Therapy

3

PSCO 6354Human Sexuality

3

PSCO 6353Supervision & Consultation

3

PSCO 6370Clinical Mental Health Counseling

3

Supervised Clinical Instruction (9 hours)

PSCO 6395Practicum

3

PSCO 6397Internship I

3

PSCO 6398Internship II

3

Comprehensive Examination (0 hours)

PSCO 6090Comprehensive Examination

0

Clinical Mental Health Counseling Degree Plan

This section identifies the academic areas noted in Rule §681.83 Academic Course Content of Title 22, Texas Administrative Code, Part 30, Chapter 681, effective 9/1/10 for meeting the course requirements for licensure as a professional counselor in the State of Texas.

Human Growth and Development (9 hours)

PSCO 6310Lifespan Development Seminar

3

PSCO 6315Advanced Psychopathology

3

PSCO 6305Addictions Counseling and Psychopha

3

Assessment (3 hours)

PSCO 6326Psychological Assessment

3

Counseling Theory (3 hours)

PSCO 6320Theories of Counseling

3

Helping Relationships (12 hours)

PSCO 6316Applied Counseling Techniques

3

PSCO 6330Trauma and Crisis Counseling

3

PSCO 6394PrePracticum

3

PSCO 6318Marriage & Family Therapy

3

Group Work (3 hours)

PSCO 6312Group Processes

3

Research and Program Evaluation (3 hours)

PSCO 6345Research and Statistical Methods

3

Lifestyle and Career Development (3 hours)

PSCO 6302Career Development & Info Sources

3

Social and Cultural Diversity (6 hours)

PSCO 6351Diversity Issues

3

PSCO 6354Human Sexuality

3

Professional Orientation and Ethical Practice (9 hours)

PSCO 6308Ethics and Issues

3

PSCO 6353Supervision & Consultation

3

PSCO 6370Clinical Mental Health Counseling

3

Professional Practice (9 hours)

PSCO 6395Practicum

3

PSCO 6397Internship I

3

PSCO 6398Internship II

3

Comprehensive Examination (0 hours)

PSCO 6090Comprehensive Examination

0

NOTE: In addition to completing all degree requirements, students who want to become Licensed Professional Counselors (LPC) must, after graduation, complete a 3000 clock hour internship approved by the Texas State Board of Examiners of Professional Counselors. Prior to beginning this internship, graduates must apply to take the National Counselor Exam and apply to the Texas State Board of Examiners of Professional Counselors for a temporary license. Graduates must also take and pass the Jurisprudence Exam administered by the Texas State Board of Examiners of Professional Counselors.