Program Certificate in Mental Health Counseling Online
This online certificate program is designed to prepare students with a master's degree in counseling, psychology or related disciplines for the state Licensed Professional Counseling (LPC) certification exam.
Program Overview
This 18-hour bridge program is designed for master's level graduates with degrees in counseling, psychology or related disciplines who want to pursue licensure as a professional counselor. This post-graduate online certificate provides the supplementary knowledge and experience needed to meet the 60-credit-hour academic requirements for the LPC exam in Texas and offers rigorous exam preparation.** A 3,000-hour internship is required post-exam to become licensed.
Instructed by award-winning counseling faculty, students will examine
and explore advanced counseling topics including the professional roles
and responsibilities of counselors, their relationships with clients,
and their impact on behavioral healthcare systems as a whole. Students
will learn to identify etiologies, diagnoses and treatment plans
applying the most current research and meeting ethical and legal
standards.
Tuition
The following is the tuition breakdown for students pursuing Program Certificate in Mental Health Counseling. Our tuition is affordable, and can be paid by the course.
Tuition and fees are subject to change without notice due to action by the Board of Regents or the Texas State Legislature.
Total program cost depends upon transfer hours and program advisement relevant to program requirements. For more information, contact a Lamar University enrollment specialist.
Financial Aid
Ready to get started on your degree program online but need help finding ways to fund your education? We can help you discover student financing sources that include grants, loans and other payment options. Learn more about financial aid here.
Learn from our award-winning faculty
Dr. Brande Flamez, 2017 Dr. Judy Lewis Counselors for Social Justice Award
In service, Dr. Flamez was selected among candidates across the country who are counselors and/or counselor educators in honor of her global work toward social justice.
Calendar
Our Program Certificate in Mental Health Counseling online program features multiple start dates to accommodate your busy schedule. Find the start date that works best for you and apply before the application deadline associated with it.
Upcoming Start Dates:
| 5 week courses | Program Start Date | Application Deadline | Payment Due | Last Class Day |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer II | 07/13/2020 | 06/15/2020 | 07/09/2020 | 08/14/2020 |
| Fall 1 | 08/18/2020 | 07/21/2020 | 08/11/2020 | 09/21/2020 |
| Fall 2 | 09/28/2020 | 08/31/2020 | 09/21/2020 | 11/02/2020 |
| Fall 3 | 11/09/2020 | 10/12/2020 | 11/02/2020 | 12/11/2020 |
| Program Start Date | Application Deadline | Payment Due | Last Class Day | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring I | 01/10/2021 | 12/18/2020 | 01/15/2021 | 02/22/2021 |
| Spring II | 03/01/2021 | 02/08/2021 | 02/25/2021 | 04/05/2021 |
| Spring III | 04/12/2021 | 03/22/2021 | 04/08/2021 | 05/17/2021 |
| Summer I | 06/01/2021 | 05/11/2021 | 05/25/2021 | 07/06/2021 |
Admissions
The Program Certificate in Mental Health Counseling online program has specific requirements that applicants must meet to enroll. Please read the admission guidelines to ensure you qualify.
Online Application
Submit your application and one-time $25 application fee online.
Master's Degree
This program is designed for applicants who hold a master's degree in counseling, psychology or related disciplines.
3.0 Graduate GPA
Applicants must demonstrate proof of a 3.0 graduate GPA to be admitted into this post–graduate program.
University Admissions Requirements
- Online Application & Fee: University requirements will be assessed by the online application through ApplyTexas.org. There is a one-time application fee of $25.
- Transcripts: Official transcripts from all colleges/universities attended*
- U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident
The Department of Counseling Admissions 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.
- 3.0 graduate GPA
- Master's degree in counseling, psychology or related disciplines from a 48-credit-hour graduate program. Lamar graduates from a 36-credit-hour program may also apply; additional coursework is required.
- Applicants with a master's degree in psychology must have 300 hours of practicum experience.
- Two letters of recommendation submitted via the online application.
- Statement of purpose submitted via the online application.
Out of state students should check with their state department of education to determine if there are specific state requirements needed.
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 college 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
Students are required to complete 18 hours of coursework in the Program Certificate in Mental Health Counseling online program.
*Price includes distance learning fee.
**This certificate program is not CACREP accredited. Students outside of Texas are responsible for conferring with their state board to ensure that this certificate program meets the core academic requirements for initial licensure as a professional counselor. All students are responsible for pursuing initial licensure through their state independently, upon completing the necessary coursework and all other state requirements.
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