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Department of Counseling
Nurturing Empathy, Fostering Growth
Gain the valuable knowledge you'll need as a clinician, school counselor, educator or practitioner in an ever-changing society.
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.
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CACREP Accredited
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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.
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
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.
Number of Graduates
34
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
91-100%
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.
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.
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.
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.
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, you may contact Dr. LaVelle Hendricks for assistance.
Explore Our Programs
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.
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Clinical applications
Find information and resources related to your degree’s clinical application requirements in the university guidebook.
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- Department of Counseling
- 903.886.5637
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- P.O. Box 3011
- Commerce, TX 75429-3011