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Degree Programs

Master of Arts in Mental Health

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Options in Counseling and Marriage and Family Therapy

The goal of the MAMH program is to develop the knowledge base and competencies for professional practice in mental health services. Specific target populations are persons preparing for counseling or marriage and family therapy licensure in mental health professions. Current student learning outcomes for the MSBS program are listed on the Cameron University transparency webpage.

COUNSELING OPTION

The M.A. in Mental Health Counseling option is designed to meet the needs of students who wish to pursue licensure as a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC). The M.A. in Mental Health Counseling option curriculum has been pre-approved by the Oklahoma State Board of Behavioral Health Licensure to meet the academic requirements for licensure as an LPC. In addition to the 21-credit-hour core for all tracks, M.A in Mental Health Counseling students will complete an additional 36 credit-hours.

MARRIAGE AND FAMILY THERAPY OPTION

The M.A. in Mental Health Marriage and Family Therapy option is designed to meet the needs of students who wish to pursue licensure as a licensed in Marital and Family Therapist (LMFT). The M.A. in Mental Health Marriage and Family option curriculum has been pre-approved by the Oklahoma State Board of Behavioral Health Licensure to meet the academic requirements for licensure as an LMFT. In addition to the 24 credit-hour core, M.A. in Mental Health Marriage and Family Therapy students will complete an additional 24 credit hours.

MASTER OF ARTS IN MENTAL HEALTH ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

Students who wish to pursue the M.A. in Mental Health should follow these procedures:

  1. apply and be admitted to graduate studies at Cameron University and
  2. have a GPA of 3.0 or above.

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