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A degree in counseling from A&M-Commerce will place you on the path to becoming an effective counselor and prepare you for licensure. Within our department, you can earn a M.S., M.Ed or Ph.D. in counseling accredited by the Council for Accreditation for Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP). We also offer a bachelor's degree in human services, LPC licensure and a graduate certificate in chemical dependency counseling.
CACREP Accredited
The Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP) is a CHEA-recognized accreditor of counseling programs in the United States. CACREP accredits more than 900 master's and doctoral degree programs in counseling and related specialties offered at 400+ colleges and universities across the country.
Yearly Outcome Data
Select a CACREP-accredited degree program below to view accreditation statistics.
Clinical Mental Health Counseling (MS)
2020-2021
Number of Graduates
32
Program Completion Rates
Approximately 94% of initially enrolled students persist through graduation, with most completing in 3-4 years, depending upon personal circumstances.
License and Certification Exam Pass Rates
93%
Job Placement Data
Based upon recent surveys of alumni, we estimate that 80% of graduates who seek licensure as a licensed professional counselor earn that credential, with approximately 79% who seek employment in the counsel
2021-2022
Number of Graduates
24
Program Completion Rates
Approximately 95% of initially enrolled students persist through graduation, with most completing in 3-4 years, depending upon personal circumstances.
License and Certification Exam Pass Rates
100%
Job Placement Data
Based upon recent surveys of alumni, we estimate that 95% of graduates who seek licensure as a licensed professional counselor earn that credential, with approximately 95% who seek employment in the counseling field gaining employment within six months of graduation.
School Counseling (MS)
2020-2021
Number of Graduates
18
Program Completion Rates
Approximately 92% of initially enrolled students persist through graduation, with most completing in 3-4 years, depending upon personal circumstances.
License and Certification Exam Pass Rates
100%
Job Placement Data
Based upon recent surveys of alumni, we estimate that approximately 50% who seek employment as professional school counselors are employed as such within six months of graduation.
2021-2022
Number of Graduates
1
Program Completion Rates
Approximately 92% of initially enrolled students persist through graduation, with most completing in 3-4 years, depending upon personal circumstances.
License and Certification Exam Pass Rates
100%
Job Placement Data
Based upon recent surveys of alumni, we estimate that approximately 50% who seek employment as professional school counselors are employed as such within six months of graduation.
Counselor Education and Supervision (Ph.D.)
2020-2021
Number of Graduates
17
Program Completion Rates
Approximately 80% of enrolled students persist through graduation within the maximum time limit permitted by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board (10 years). Our 6-year completion rate is approximately 60%, with approximately 40% of students graduating within 4.5 years.
License and Certification Exam Pass Rates
100%
Job Placement Data
Based upon recent surveys of alumni, 100% of those who responded and who sought employment in the counseling field reported gaining such employment within six months of graduation.
2021-2022
Number of Graduates
9
Program Completion Rates
Approximately 95% of enrolled students persist through graduation within the maximum time limit permitted by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board (10 years). Our 6-year completion rate is approximately 70%, with approximately 30% of students graduating within 4.5 years.
License and Certification Exam Pass Rates
100%
Job Placement Data
Based upon recent surveys of alumni, 100% of those who responded and who sought employment in the counseling field reported gaining such employment within six months of graduation.
You may also download the full CACREP vital statistics for A&M-Commerce. If you experience accessibility issues with the document, please contact James Devlin, Ph.D., for assistance.
Welcome from the Department Head
The Department of Counseling at A&M-Commerce continues a rich tradition of providing our students with a phenomenal learning experience.
Our highly-qualified faculty members stand ready to meet your academic curiosity with a wide range of research interests. We're passionate about helping you prepare for roles in schools and community agencies, student affairs and counseling in public or private practice.
We welcome you to come join our proud tradition of success.
Explore Our Programs
Chemical Dependency Counseling Graduate Certificate
This certificate will prepare professionals with the necessary theories, assessments and modalities to counsel, prepare, and implement treatment plans for substance abuse clients, their families, and co-workers.
2 semesters
No foreign language credits required
12 hours
No thesis required
Counseling (MED) Student Affairs Emphasis
Gain employment in the university setting through our student affairs track. A master’s degree in counseling provides the foundation needed to interact with college students on a daily basis.
1 to 2 years
No foreign language credits required
30 hours
No thesis required
Counseling (MS) Clinical Mental Health Counseling Emphasis
Our CACREP-accredited clinical mental health counseling track prepares you to serve as a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Texas. You'll serve clientele with different mental, emotional and behavioral difficulties as well as couples counseling.
2.5 to 3 years
No foreign language credits required
60 hours
No thesis required
Counseling (MS) School Counseling Emphasis
Our school counseling track prepares you to provide guidance and counseling to students of all ages. You must hold a valid teaching certificate and two years of full-time teaching experience to qualify for this program. When you graduate, you’ll be certified as a Professional School Counselor.
2.5 to 3 years
No foreign language credits required
51 hours
No thesis required
Counseling (MS) School Counseling Emphasis with LPC
Help your school and community as a Licensed Professional Counselor with this CACREP-accredited track. Learn the importance of group dynamics, family therapies and diverse assessments through our comprehensive program.
2.5 to 3 years
No foreign language credits required
60 hours
No thesis required
Counselor Education and Supervision (PHD)
The Ph.D. in Counseling includes 69-72 hours of coursework in the classroom and online. This total includes field experience, advanced courses, research tools and finally, a dissertation.
4 to 7 years
None
69-72 hours
Yes, Dissertation
Human Services (BA/BS)
A bachelor's degree in human services from A&M-Commerce will put you on course for a wide range of occupations with foundations in counseling.
4 years
BA requires foreign language credit
120 hours
No thesis required
Clinics
We operate clinics to provide professional and affordable counseling services to the community while facilitating real-world training opportunities for our post-baccalaureate students.
Clinical applications
Find information and resources related to your degree’s clinical application requirements in the university guidebook.
News Spotlights
A&M-Commerce Professors Team Up for New Children's Book
Drs. Dimitra J. Smith and LaVelle Hendricks have teamed up again to co-author and illustrate their latest children’s book, “Domestic Violence: Smiling Faces Don’t Always Tell the Truth.” Released by First Service Publishers and available through Amazon, the book tells the fictional story of a respected doctor struggling with unresolved anger. Smith is a professor […]
A&M-Commerce Faculty Members Co-Author Book on Black Leadership in Higher Education
A&M-Commerce faculty members Dr. Dimitra Smith and Dr. LaVelle Hendricks are co-authors of the recently released book “The Future of Black Leadership in Higher Education: Firsthand Experiences and Global Impact.” Published through IGI Global, the book highlights the importance of having Black academic leaders in higher education institutions to better serve Black student populations. With […]
A&M-Commerce Professor Honored with Academic Award
Dr. LaVelle Hendricks recently received the Erma J. Hadley Academic Award from the Texas Association of Black Personnel in Higher Education (TABPHE). The award recognizes faculty who achieve academic success via curricular and co-curricular experiences. TABPHE also selected Hendricks to serve as president for a two-year term ending in February 2025. Hendricks is a professor […]
TAMUC Department of Counseling Honors Mesquite ISD School Counselors, Mental Health Professionals
The A&M-Commerce Department of Counseling honored more than 200 Mesquite ISD school counselors and mental health professionals on Friday, Dec. 9 at the K. David Belt Professional Development Center in Mesquite, Texas. The event is part of the department’s ongoing efforts to support inclusive communities and provide professional growth opportunities through advanced degree options at […]
A&M-Commerce Professors Co-Author, Illustrate Children's Book
A&M-Commerce Professors LaVelle Hendricks and Dimitra J. Smith are co-authors of a new children’s book, “Stan the Can Has No Magic: An educational way to learn about the impact of alcohol use and the road to recovery.” Available through Amazon, the book tells the story of Sammy, a nine-year-old who—with the aid of his mother […]
A&M-Commerce Department of Counseling Recognizes, Honors School Counselors
Texas A&M University-Commerce and the Department of Counseling hosted a luncheon in Dallas on Thursday, October 20, to recognize school counselors and celebrate their vital role in the education system. The event honored counselors and mental health professionals from Desoto, Lancaster, Cedar Hill and Duncanville ISDs. Professor LaVelle Hendricks, head of the Department of Counseling […]
TAMUC College of Education and Human Services Publishes Online Journal
The College of Education and Human Services at A&M-Commerce has published the first issue of Literature Reviews in Education and Human Services. The peer-reviewed, online journal endeavors to provide a collection of high-quality literature reviews for topics related to education and human services as a learning resource for students, faculty, scholars, administrators and policymakers. Issues […]
A&M-Commerce Personnel, Alumni Honored by Texas Association of Black Personnel in Higher Education
The Texas A&M University-Commerce chapter of the Texas Association of Black Personnel in Higher Education (TABPHE) honored several of the university’s personnel and alumni at an awards ceremony on April 30 in the Rayburn Student Center on campus. Awards and awardees included: TABPHE is a statewide, voluntary, educational association that represents all levels of higher […]
TAMUC Counseling Professors Honored with Endowed Professorships
The Department of Counseling at Texas A&M University-Commerce recently appointed its first-ever endowed professorships. Zaidy MohdZain, Ph.D., and LaVelle Hendricks, Ed.D., received the Chilcote Endowed Professorship and the Rosalie and Frank Turner Race and Reconciliation Endowed Professorship, respectively. Endowed professorships are special academic appointments that honor and fund supplemental initiatives for select professors. MohdZain has […]
A&M-Commerce Counseling Professor Honored by Faculty Senate
Edith Gonzalez, Ph.D., received the Paul W. Barrus Distinguished Faculty Award for Teaching at the A&M-Commerce Faculty Senate Awards Ceremony on April 20. The annual award recognizes faculty who have performed in an outstanding manner in teaching. Gonzalez is an assistant professor in the Department of Counseling. Learn more about Gonzalez and the Department of […]
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- Department of Counseling
- 903.886.5637
- 903.886.5594
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- P.O. Box 3011
- Commerce, TX 75429-3011