Master of Arts in Counseling Courses
For a LPC/LMFT Comparison Chart (pdf), click here.
M.A. Counseling: LPC Licensure
The Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) track requires 48 credit hours of coursework designed to meet the academic requirements necessary for LPC licensure in the state of Texas, and includes 6 credit hours of practicum experience. To become licensed in Texas as an LPC, graduates must pass the National Counselor Examination (NCE), pass the jurisprudence examination, and complete 3,000 hours of counseling in a post-graduate internship under the supervision of a Board-approved supervisor. (The post-graduate internship is in addition to the practicum experience that is a required part of LeTourneau's program.)
Major Courses (48 hours)
- PSYC 5003 Introduction to Counseling
OR Approved elective - PSYC 5023 Counseling Skills & Techniques
- PSYC 5033 Professional Orientation
- PSYC 5043 Psychopathology
- PSYC 5053 Research Methods
- PSYC 5063 Theoretical Foundations
- PSYC 5073 Lifespan Human Development
- PSYC 5093 Counseling Diverse Populations
- PSYC 5113 Human Sexuality
- PSYC 5133 Psychological Testing and Assessment
- PSYC 5143 Contemporary Approaches to Christian Counseling
OR PSYC 5111, 5121, & 5131 - PSYC 5111 Cont. Approaches/Christian Counseling I
- PSYC 5121 Cont. Approaches/Christian Counseling II
- PSYC 5131 Cont. Approaches/Christian Counseling III
- PSYC 5153 Psychopharmacology
- PSYC 5203 Group Counseling Methods
- PSYC 5223 Career Counseling/Lifestyle Development
- PSYC 6013 Counseling Practicum I
- PSYC 6023 Counseling Practicum II
M.A. Counseling: LMFT Licensure
The Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) track requires 45 credit hours designed to meet LMFT licensure requirements in the state of Texas, and includes 9 credit hours of practicum experience. To become licensed in Texas as an LMFT, graduates must pass the national licensure examination administered by the Association of Marital and Family Therapy Regulatory Boards (AMFTRB) or the State of California marriage and family therapy licensure examination, the jurisprudence examination, and complete two years of work in marriage and family therapy services that includes at least 3,000 hours of practice acceptable to the Board (at least 1,500 hours of direct clinical services, 750 of which must include services to couples or families).
Major Courses (45 hours)
- PSYC 5003 Introduction to Counseling
OR Approved elective - PSYC 5023 Counseling Skills & Techniques
- PSYC 5033 Professional Orientation
- PSYC 5043 Psychopathology
- PSYC 5053 Research Methods
- PSYC 5063 Theoretical Foundations
- PSYC 5073 Lifespan Human Development
- PSYC 5093 Counseling Diverse Populations
- PSYC 5113 Human Sexuality
- PSYC 5133 Psychological Testing and Assessment
- PSYC 5143 Contemporary Approaches to Christian Counseling
OR PSYC 5111, 5121, & 5131 - PSYC 5111 Cont. Approaches/Christian Counseling I
- PSYC 5121 Cont. Approaches/Christian Counseling II
- PSYC 5131 Cont. Approaches/Christian Counseling III
- PSYC 5383 Family Assessment
- PSYC 6013 Counseling Practicum I
- PSYC 6023 Counseling Practicum II
- PSYC 6033 Counseling Practicum III
M.A. Counseling: School Counselor Track
The school counseling track requires 48 credit hours of coursework designed to meet the academic requirements necessary to pass the Texas Education Agency (TEA) School Counselor Texas Examinations of Educator Standards (TExES) exam. TEA requires at least two years of Texas teaching experience prior to being certified as a school counselor. Students will become familiar with the TEA's requirements regarding the certification and practice of school counselors – not to mention, solidify their ability to implement counseling theories and techniques within the school setting as well as within a Christian framework. The school counseling option includes 6 credit hours of practicum experience and also allows students to become dually credentialed as both a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and a school counselor.
Major Courses (48 hours)
- PSYC5003* Introduction to Counseling (or elective)
- PSYC5023 Counseling Skills and Techniques
- PSYC5033 Professional Orientation
- PSYC5043 Psychopathology
- PSYC5053 Research Methods
- PSYC5063 Theoretical Foundations
- PSYC5073 Lifespan Human Development
- PSYC5093 Counseling Diverse Populations
- PSYC5133 Psychological Testing and Assessment
- PSYC5113 Human Sexuality
- PSYC5153 Psychopharmacology
- PSYC5203 Group Counseling Methods
- PSYC5223 Career Counseling and Lifestyle Development
- EDUC5363 Diversity in the Schools*
- EDUC5373 Research and Program Evaluation*
- EDUC6113 School Counseling Practicum I*
- EDUC6123 School Counseling Practicum II*
*PSYC5003 Introduction to Counseling is required only for students with less than 12 hours in psychology or a closely related field. If students do not need this course, then they may choose any approved elective.
Dual Licensure Track: LPC and LMFT
Students may choose to complete academic requirements for both the LPC and LMFT licenses. This dual licensure track requires a total of 60 credit hours, including 9 credit hours of practicum experience and 6 credit hours of approved electives. Students may increase marketability, career options, and clientele with this option. The dual licensure track also meets the 60-semester hour criteria required by many other states, making it a viable option for students seeking licensure outside of Texas.
Notes
Many states have a 60-hour coursework requirement for LPC licensure, and reciprocity does not exist between states.
Students not seeking dual licensure also have the option to complete elective courses and add distinctive elements to their declared program.
