Master of Arts in Counseling
Preparation for the LPC and LMFT Texas Licensure Exams

Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) - 62 credit hours

Biblical and Theological Studies – 14 credit hours

Required Counseling Courses – 30 credit hours

• Counseling Research and Statistics
• Normal Human Growth and Development *
• Theories of Counseling *
• Intake and Assessment*
• Introduction to Individual Counseling *
• Psychopathology *
• Cross Cultural Counseling *
• Group Dynamics *
• Life Style and Career Counseling
• Professional Orientation *
* indicates pre-practicum requirement

Counseling Electives – 12 credit hours

Practicum – 6 credit hours

Total – 62 credit hours



Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) - 62 credit hours

Biblical and Theological Studies – 14 credit hours

Required Counseling Courses – 30 credit hours

• Counseling Research and Statistics
• Theories of Counseling *
• Marriage and Family Dynamics *
• Normal Human Growth and Development *
• Intake and Assessment*
• Introduction to Individual Counseling *
• Marriage and Family Therapy *
• Psychopathology *
• Cross Cultural Counseling *
• Professional Orientation *
* indicates pre-practicum requirement

Counseling Electives – 9 credit hours

Practicum Experience– 9 credit hours

Total –62 credit hours



Combined Licensed Professional Counselor and Licensed Marriage
and Family Therapist (LPC/LMFT) - 65 credit hours

Biblical and Theological Studies – 14 credit hours

Required Counseling Courses –  36 credit hours

• Counseling Research and Statistics
• Theories of Counseling *
• Marriage and Family Dynamics *
• Normal Human Growth and Development *
• Intake and Assessment*
• Introduction to Individual Counseling *
• Group Dynamics *
• Marriage and Family Therapy *
• Psychopathology *
• Lifestyle and Career Counseling
• Cross Cultural Counseling *
• Professional Orientation *
*   Indicates pre-practicum requirement

Counseling Electives – 6 credit hours

Practicum Experience– 9 credit hours

Total – 65 credit hours




For additional information see the Counseling Handbook

For additional information see the Catalog