UHCL Counseling Program

Our program's course work involves students in academic learning, experiential learning and self-learning, enabling students to develop their own effective personal counseling style. The degrees offered include: Addictions Counseling B.S. Successful completion of the addictions counseling degree ensures the student has completed the coursework required to graduate and apply for licensure with the Texas State Department of Health Services to become a Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor. Counseling M.S. with Clinical Mental Health Counseling Concentration This degree plan provides course work that satisfied the academic qualifications for licensure as a Professional Counselor in the state of Texas. Licensed Professional Counselors (LPC) work as clinicians in public and private schools, community and mental health agencies, alcohol and drug abuse programs, family counseling centers, child and adolescent programs, social service agencies, or in private practice, assisting individuals with emotional and mental disorders. Counseling M.S. with School Counselor Certification This degree plan provides course work that satisfies the academic qualifications for School Counselor Certification (CSC) in Texas for early childhood through grades 12 (EC-12). Certified School Counselors work in various school settings and serve the needs of students and their families. Students who qualify may also choose to pursue both CSC and LPC preparation for licensure broadening their career options and employment opportunities.