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Awarding body:

Amberton University

Modules:

CSL6780 Professional Counseling [3 hours], CSL6782 Theories/Methods Cnslg [3 hours], CSL6800 Counseling Assessment [3 hours], CSL6801 Life Span Development [3 hours], CSL6803 Career Cnslg/Guidance [3 hours], CSL6805 Group Counseling/Therapy [3 hours], CSL6810 Issues/Ethics: Counseling [3 hours], CSL6820 Dysfunctional Behavior [3 hours], CSL6825 Marriage and Family Therapy [3 hours],CSL6830 Adv Cnslg Skills and Tech [3 hours], CSL6832 Multicultural Counseling [3 hours], CSL6839 Pre-Practicum Professional Counseling [3 hours], CSL6840 Practicum I [3 hours], CSL6845 Practicum II [3 hours].

Cost:

$675 Per 3 hour course

Duration:

Variable

Study mode:

Full time

Course description:

This program is designed for persons interested in becoming Licensed Professional Counselors (L.P.C.) in the State of Texas. The degree is organized to prepare graduates for counseling positions in private or public settings. Graduates may work with individuals or groups as well as functional and dysfunctional families. The curriculum is comprised of forty-eight (48) graduate hours and includes a minimum of 300 practicum hours. No student may enroll in a practicum course without completing all other degree requirements. Graduates are prepared to provide individual, group, and family counseling in community and social service organizations. In addition, students who complete the program meet the academic requirements for becoming Licensed Professional Counselors (L.P.C.) in the State of Texas. Amberton University students seeking a master’s degree in School Counseling (M.A.) should reference the requirements stated under the heading Requirements for a Second Degree.

Entry requirements:

General requirements apply to all masters’ degrees. The minimum amount of work beyond the bachelor's degree required for a master's degree is 36 semester hours excluding any prerequisite courses that may be required. All courses taken to satisfy course requirements for a master's degree must be taken at the graduate level. Twenty-four (24) semester hours applicable to the degree must be completed at Amberton University. The student must have a minimum grade point average of 3.00. No more than six (6) semester hours of credit with a grade of C may be applied toward meeting requirements for a graduate degree. A grade of D may not be applied toward a graduate degree. The student will be allowed to graduate by meeting the requirements for the degree in force at the time of initial enrollment, provided the student is within twenty-four (24) hours of graduating and completes no less than twelve (12) hours per year.

Application details:

Student should complete the application for admission (copy of form found in the Schedule of Classes or from the Forms link on the web site) and send the completed form to Amberton University (see Contact Us on the home page for an address). The applicant will receive a letter when accepted. The application is good for 3 years and an applicant may register for courses for any session following acceptance. International students should review the "International Student Admission Requirements" before applying for admission. It is important that the applicant orders official copies of his/her transcripts of prior accredited college work. Have all transcripts sent to Amberton University's Academic Records Office.

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