College of Health and Behavioral Science

The College of Health & Behavioral Sciences offers the following degrees to meet the diversified mental health needs of the region:

Master of Counseling Psychology (M.S.):  Licensed Professional Counselor – Students with a bachelor’s degree in Psychology or who meet the program’s prerequisites.  Upon successful completion of the degree requirements, students are eligible to sit for the Licensed Professional Counselor’s exam (LPC).

Master of Counseling Psychology (M.S.):   Certified School Counselor – Students with a bachelor’s degree who have completed two (2) years of public school teaching and passed the TEXES exam are eligible for this program.  Upon successful completion of the degree, the students may apply to the Texas State Board for Teacher Certification to be certified as a School Counselor.

Master of Interdisciplinary Studies (M.S.I.S.) – Criminal Justice or Psychology Emphasis:  This degree is designed for students with a bachelor’s degree who have a wide range of interests & who wish to pursue a graduate degree with an interdisciplinary focus.  Twelve to eighteen (12-18) hours of credit is taken in the area of concentration together with 6-12 hours in two other fields.  A comprehensive written exam is taken prior to graduation.