Earn Your Master of Education in Clinical Mental Health Counseling Online
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.
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.
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
*Distance learning fee is included in the tuition listed
Tuition
Find out how and when to pay your tuition
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.
| Program | Per Credit Hour | Per Course | Per Program* |
|---|---|---|---|
| M.Ed. Clinical Mental Health Counseling | $342 | $1,026 | $20,520 |
*University fees are included in the tuition listed. University fees are able to be covered by Financial Aid if you choose to apply and are qualified.
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.
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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 courses | Program Start Date | Application Deadline | Payment Due | Last Class Day | Department Required Deadline |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 3 | 11/4/24 | 10/14/24 | 10/28/24 | 12/5/24 | 10/21/24 |
| Spring I | 1/16/25 | 12/26/24 | 1/9/25 | 2/19/25 | 1/2/25 |
| Spring II | 2/27/25 | 2/6/25 | 2/20/25 | 4/2/25 | 2/13/25 |
| Spring III | 4/7/25 | 3/17/25 | 3/31/25 | 5/7/25 | 3/24/25 |
| Summer I | 5/29/25 | 5/8/25 | 5/20/25 | 6/27/25 | 5/15/25 |
| Summer II | 6/30/25 | 6/9/25 | 6/23/25 | 7/31/25 | 6/16/25 |
| Fall 1 | 8/21/25 | 7/31/25 | 8/15/25 | 9/17/25 | 8/7/25 |
| Fall 2 | 9/29/25 | 9/8/25 | 9/23/25 | 10/29/25 | 9/15/25 |
| Fall 3 | 11/3/25 | 10/13/25 | 10/28/25 | 12/4/25 | 10/20/25 |
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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
- 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*
- 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.
**The Residency courses require additional fees that are not covered in tuition.
