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Clinical Mental Health Specialty

  1. Master of Science in Counseling
  2. Curriculum
  3. Clinical Mental Health Specialty

In addition to the common curriculum, students following the Clinical Mental Health Specialty can choose one of the elective concentrations listed below or take any three elective courses according to their interests. The Master of Science in Counseling with CMH Specialty fulfills the educational requirements for licensure as a Licensed Professional Counselor in Texas.

  • Addiction
  • Child and Adolescent
  • Expressive Arts Therapies
  • LGBTQ+ Affirmative Therapy
  • Other Electives

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  • Clinical Mental Health Specialty
  • Marriage, Couple and Family Specialty
  • School Counseling Specialty
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