Earn Your Master of Education in Clinical Mental Health Counseling Online

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This online degree program prepares you with knowledge, training and practical experience to guide persons coping with substance abuse, marriage, family, career and other emotional issues through difficulties by giving them tools and techniques to manage their lives and decisions.

Apply by: 12/26/24
Start class: 1/16/25

Program Overview

Get a snapshot of Lamar University’s online M.Ed. in Clinical Mental Health Counseling program

Our online M.Ed. in Clinical Mental Health Counseling gives you the knowledge and expertise to provide clinical counseling to a broad population in a range of settings. The program also includes intensive practicum and internship experiences.

Upon graduation from the master's in clinical mental health counseling program, you will be able to employ a variety of counseling strategies and techniques to help clients in many types of clinical and treatment settings. This will require graduates of our program to apply for licensure credentials to become recognized as a professional counselor in their state.

This SACS-accredited program meets the educational coursework requirements for becoming a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Texas. View information regarding licensure outside the state of Texas.

The Master's in Clinical Mental Health Counseling program at Lamar University includes two, 5-day, face-to-face residency†† seminars and a practicum and internship component.

In this mental health master’s program online, you will:

  • Gain the knowledge, training and practical experience to guide persons coping with substance abuse, marriage, family, career and other emotional issues
  • Fulfill the practicum and internship components for licensure (in Texas)
  • Gain face-to-face practice in counseling techniques
  • Gain the knowledge, training and practical experience to guide persons coping with substance abuse, marriage, family, career and other emotional issues
  • Fulfill the practicum and internship components for licensure (in Texas)
  • Gain face-to-face practice in counseling techniques
Total Tuition $20,520*
Duration As few as 30 months
Credit Hours 60

*Distance learning fee is included in the tuition listed

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Tuition

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The following is the tuition breakdown for students pursuing a Master of Education in Clinical Mental Health Counseling online. Our tuition is affordable and can be paid by the course.

Financial Aid

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Tuition breakdown:

Total Tuition $20,520*
Per Credit Hour $342

Calendar

Know the schedule for our online clinical mental health counseling master’s program

Our clinical mental health counseling online master’s program features multiple start dates to accommodate your busy schedule.

5 week coursesProgram Start DateApplication DeadlinePayment DueLast Class DayDepartment Required Deadline
Fall 311/4/2410/14/2410/28/2412/5/2410/21/24
Spring I1/16/2512/26/241/9/252/19/251/2/25
Spring II2/27/252/6/252/20/254/2/252/13/25
Spring III4/7/253/17/253/31/255/7/253/24/25
Summer I5/29/255/8/255/20/256/27/255/15/25
Summer II6/30/256/9/256/23/257/31/256/16/25
Fall 18/21/257/31/258/15/259/17/258/7/25
Fall 29/29/259/8/259/23/2510/29/259/15/25
Fall 311/3/2510/13/2510/28/2512/4/2510/20/25

Now enrolling:

Apply Date 12/26/24
Class Starts 1/16/25

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Admissions

Explore the admission process to our online master’s in clinical mental health counseling program

The Master of Education in Clinical Mental Health Counseling online program has specific requirements that applicants must meet to enroll. Please read the admission guidelines to ensure you qualify.

Admission Requirements:

  • Online Application
  • Minimum 3.0 GPA
  • No GRE required

University Admission Requirements

  • Complete online application and pay an application fee of $25.
  • Official transcripts from all colleges/universities attended*
  • Conferred degree GPAs will be used for admission purposes. Applicants with a GPA below 3.0 in the conferred bachelor’s degree will be denied admission. Applicants with a conferred master’s degree with a 3.0 GPA and above will be accepted.
  • U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident

Department of Counseling Admission Requirements

The Department of Counseling requires the following for admission to the department programs. Instructions for the department application and reference will be e-mailed to you after your ApplyTexas application is processed. Instructions for submitting additional documents will be e-mailed separately if accepted to the program.

  • Department Application with essay responses
  • One (1) letter of recommendation


Information regarding licensure outside the state of Texas

Many programs may lead to licensure or certification in other states, but additional coursework or other requirements may be required by your state. Please review this chart for guidance regarding whether a Lamar University program will meet educational requirements in your state. For additional questions, if considering any academic program that leads to professional licensure in a state outside of Texas, please contact our Out-of-State Licensure and Authorization Office.

Send all required documents to:
Lamar University Online Admissions
PO Box 10017
Beaumont, TX 77710

OR

Submit electronically to [email protected]

*All applicants must submit official, sealed transcripts from each institution attended to the Admissions Office. All degrees must be from a regionally accredited institution. Lamar University Office of Admissions will no longer require community college transcripts for graduate applicants. Official transcripts from all other institutions will be required. However, if a department or program wishes to review a community college transcript for decision purposes, the department or program may directly request the applicant to submit the official community college transcript(s) to the Office of Admissions for processing.

We reserve the right to review individual applicant qualifications for admission. Final determinations for admission are based upon a number of criteria. We reserve the right to refuse student entrance or terminate a student after admission to a program if, in the judgment of the faculty, the student demonstrates unacceptable professional fitness to practice in their particular field of study with children, youth, and/or adults.

Now that you have completed the Apply Texas application, click here for FAQ’s and next steps in the admissions process.


Courses

Read more about our M.Ed. in Clinical Mental Health Counseling online classes

Our online master’s degree in counseling features course content in multiple therapies as well as one practicum and two internships for clinical experiential credit.

Duration: 5 Weeks weeks
Credit Hours: 3
A study of normal human development and the stages of physical, intellectual, social and emotional growth from prenatal origins through old age.
Duration: 5 Weeks weeks
Credit Hours: 3
Theories of individual counseling with an emphasis on techniques and applications. Level 1 course required prior to CNDV 5310 & 5312.
Duration: 5 Weeks weeks
Credit Hours: 3
An introduction of facilitation skills and theory. In depth analysis and demonstration of various facilitation techniques for use with counseling clients.
Duration: 5 Weeks weeks
Credit Hours: 3
Theories of individual counseling with an emphasis on techniques and applications. Level 1 course required prior to CNDV 5310 & 5312.
Duration: 5 Weeks weeks
Credit Hours: 3
An analysis of group counseling theories, processes and techniques; pre-practicum course.
Duration: 5 Weeks weeks
Credit Hours: 3
Studies in human diversity and cultural issues. Identifies the implications for counseling and learning and strategies for cross cultural effectiveness in various settings.
Duration: 5 Weeks weeks
Credit Hours: 3
An overview of the profession with an emphasis on legal issues, ethical principles and professional standards of conduct in the area of counseling.
Duration: 5 Weeks weeks
Credit Hours: 3
A focus on theories of vocational choice, vocational assessment, sources of occupational and educational information and the career decision process. Prerequisites: CNDV 5301 or permission of instructor.
Duration: 15 Weeks weeks
Credit Hours: 3
A focus on theories of vocational choice, vocational assessment, sources of occupational and educational information and the career decision process. Prerequisites: CNDV 5301 or permission of instructor.
Duration: 5 Weeks weeks
Credit Hours: 3
Provides an understanding of individual and group approaches to assessment and evaluation to include basic statistical concepts; standardized and nonstandardized testing; strategies for selecting, administering and interpreting assessment; and evaluation instruments in educational and counseling settings.
Duration: 5 Weeks weeks
Credit Hours: 3
A study of various symptom categories in psychopathology. The course will include an analysis of the diagnostic categories as well as the research concerning etiology and treatment. Prerequisites: Approval of instructor or 12 semester hours of CNDV coursework.
Duration: 5 Weeks weeks
Credit Hours: 3
An intensive exploration of the dynamics of interpersonal relationships, including family and social issues. A critical analysis of various techniques and approaches will be established. Development of personal counseling skills will be of major concern. Prerequisites: CNDV 5322, CNDV 5311.
Duration: 5 Weeks weeks
Credit Hours: 3
This course introduces students to counseling research and provides them with a foundation in the design of qualitative, quantitative, and mixed-method approaches to research and program evaluation in counseling. An emphasis is placed on evaluating research and applying research outcomes to practice. Students are exposed to legal and ethical issues associated with human subjects' protection.
Duration: 5 Weeks weeks
Credit Hours: 3
Students will have the opportunity to develop the skills and multicultural competencies needed for practice as a clinical mental health counselor. The online modality will afford students the opportunity to prepare for the face-to-face format and also to process the face to face experience via discussion board and written assignment. The face to face interaction will provide students with the opportunity to develop clinical skills; prepare for practicum and internship; participate in special topic presentations, and participate in academic advising sessions. Students will complete individual counseling skills tapes as part of the face-to-face experience.
Duration: 5 Weeks weeks
Credit Hours: 3
Students will have the opportunity to develop advanced individual and group counseling skills. The online modality will afford students the opportunity to prepare for the face-to-face format and also to process the face to face experience via discussion board and written assignment. All students will participate in 10 hours of group counseling work. Students will also receive special topic lectures related to professional credentialing and certification/licensure exams. Students will complete individual counseling skills tapes as part of the face-to-face experience.
Duration: 5 Weeks weeks
Credit Hours: 3
An intensive exploration of the dynamics of interpersonal relationships, including family and social issues. A critical analysis of various techniques and approaches will be established. Development of personal counseling skills will be of major concern. Prerequisites: CNDV 5322, CNDV 5311. Course is available in 5 or 15 weeks depending on the program.
Duration: 11 Weeks weeks
Credit Hours: 3
A field-based course of supervised observation and practice of guidance and counseling in an agency setting. Prerequisite: Must be within 6 semester hours (excluding practicum) of completing program requirements before beginning internship. A maximum of one additional course may be taken any semester in which a student is enrolled in a practicum.
Duration: 11 Weeks weeks
Credit Hours: 3
This course is designed to offer students practical experience in the field of counseling specific to the school setting. Through reading, assignments, supervision and counseling experience, students will have an opportunity to gain a better understanding of the role of the school counselor and diverse learners in the pre-k through 20 learning environment.
Duration: 11 Weeks weeks
Credit Hours: 3
This course is designed to offer students practical experience in the field of counseling specific to the school setting. Through reading, assignments, supervision and counseling experience, students will have an opportunity to gain a better understanding of the role of the school counselor and diverse learners in the pre-k through 20 learning environment.

**The Residency courses require additional fees that are not covered in tuition.

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