Professional Counseling
The mission of the Professional Counseling Program at UHV is to educate, train, and mentor students from diverse backgrounds to earn a master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling or Professional School Counseling.
The M.S. programs in Professional School Counseling and Clinical Mental Health Counseling at the University of Houston-Victoria are accredited by the Council for the Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP). Matriculation through a CACREP accredited program ensures students will receive quality instruction, clinical experience, and the ability to form a distinct professional identity as a counselor.
| Degree Plan Options | M.S. in Clinical Mental Health Counseling M.S. in Professional School Counseling |
|---|---|
| Credit Hours | Minimum 60 Credit Hours |
| Delivery Methods | Synchronous Online |
| Tuition & Fees | Rates Per Semesters |
Resources and Accreditation
Professional Counseling Program within the College of Education and Health Professions
Professional Counseling Program Admission
Students graduating from a CACREP-accredited program qualify to take the National Certified Counselor Exam, used by most states for LPC licensure. For students pursuing a doctoral degree, graduation from a CACREP accredited program will meet application preferences in doctoral programs in counselor education.
The Professional Counseling Program within the College of Education and Health Professions follows specific admission procedures for the Master of Science degrees in Clinical Mental Health Counseling with specialty concentrations in Professional School Counseling and/or Clinical Mental Health Counseling.
Effective Fall 2025, newly admitted students will be enrolling in a fully online program. The online program will include both synchronous and asynchronous courses and two in-person residencies. More details will be provided at a later date.
Testimonial
Christopher McDonald, Alumni
This degree helped me get one step closer to opening a private practice and has allowed me to join professional networks full of individuals who love helping others.
Class of 2020
Dawson Orsak
I chose UHV because it is close to home and I get to play for the UHV Jaguars baseball team.
Sophomore | Victoria, Texas
James Martinez, Sophomore
UHV is important to me because of all my friends who became family here and the memories that I’ve made.