School of Health Professions
Discover a Purpose-Driven Career in Clinical Counseling and Mental Health
Transform your passion into a rewarding career through the School of Health Professions.
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The School of Health Professions at Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center thrives with a student-focused faculty.
The Department of Clinical Counseling and Mental Health prepares students across three programs for professional counseling practice with a shared focus on access to effective care.
Build a Career Centered on
Healing, Recovery and Human Connection
Build a Career Centered on
Healing, Recovery and Human Connection
Earn a Rewarding Career in
Addiction Counseling
Earn a Rewarding Career in
Addiction Counseling
Graduate with expertise in addiction counseling and cutting-edge telehealth techniques.
As an addiction counselor, you will be prepared to provide comprehensive treatment services and ready to coordinate care for individuals with various substance use disorders or behavioral/process addictions.
Curriculum
Curriculum
Community-Based Outcomes
To help meet the growing demand for essential care, especially in underserved regions, the program emphasizes telehealth, and each graduate earns a telehealth certificate.
Ready for Success
Equip yourself with evidence-based knowledge from faculty with real-world experience in addiction treatment and recovery services.
Tailored for Your Career
Our online program is designed to offer you the flexibility to pursue your degree while managing existing professional or personal responsibilities.
Discover more about the curriculum for an M.S. in Addiction Counseling.
Discover Your Path in
Clinical Rehabilitation Counseling
Discover Your Path in
Clinical Rehabilitation Counseling
Earn your degree and step confidently into the future of healthcare. Gain hands-on expertise in clinical counseling and telehealth, and prepare to drive meaningful change in disability services, rehabilitation centers, independent living and beyond.
Curriculum
Curriculum
Holistic Education
Our program seamlessly integrates academic learning with practical clinical experience, spanning critical domains, such as medical and psychosocial aspects of disability. Students are equipped to pursue certification as a Clinical Rehabilitation Counselor (CRC) and licensure as a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in most states.
Empowering Counseling Practices
Our program allows students to develop expertise in culturally responsive and ethical clinical rehabilitation counseling while preparing them to advocate for and with individuals with disabilities.
Career-Focused Program
Tailored for both employed rehabilitation professionals and those new to the field, our online program customizes its content and structure to address the distinctive needs and advancements within the field, ensuring relevance for those actively working in clinical rehabilitation counseling.
Discover more about the curriculum for an M.S. in Clinical Rehabilitation Counseling.
Advocate for Mental Health in
Clinical Mental Health Counseling
Advocate for Mental Health in
Clinical Mental Health Counseling
The Clinical Mental Health Counseling program focuses on the unique needs of communities, especially in rural settings. Learn to help clients achieve optimal emotional functioning and effectively cope with life's challenges through evidence-based counseling practices.
Curriculum
Curriculum
Earn a Comprehensive Education
Experience a program designed to develop the knowledge, skills and professional attitudes needed to practice as a qualified clinical mental health counselor serving a wide range of populations.
Advocate for Mental Health
Invest in learning opportunities that prepare you to implement ethically sound counseling practices throughout your career.
Apply Your Knowledge
Gain clinical training experience that prepares you to apply evidence-based practices in a wide range of real-world settings.
Discover more about the curriculum for an M.S. in Clinical Mental Health Counseling.
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