Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center · Clinical Counseling and Mental Health

Clinical Mental Health Counseling (M.S.) - Online

Awarded degree: Master of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling

Clinical Mental Health Counseling

Master'sMS CACREP

Overview

An online 60-credit-hour M.S. in Clinical Mental Health Counseling (MSMH) in the School of Health Professions, with an emphasis on telehealth and 12 credit hours of practicum and internship. Starts are offered in fall and spring.

Official program name: Clinical Mental Health Counseling (M.S.) - Online
Awarded degree: Master of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling
Source: ttuhsc.edu · verified October 12, 2026
Degree level: Master's
Counseling specialty: Clinical Mental Health Counseling
Source: ttuhsc.edu · verified October 12, 2026
Professional purpose: Clinical counselor preparationThe institution states the program prepares students for professional counselor licensure. Licensure itself also requires post-degree supervised experience, an examination and a state application.
Source: ttuhsc.edu · verified October 12, 2026
School: Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center — Clinical Counseling and Mental Health
Source: ttuhsc.edu · verified October 12, 2026
Location: Lubbock, TXWhere the school is located. Coursework is online; this is not a residency requirement, does not decide whether you may enroll from your state, and is not where you complete practicum or internship.
Required credits: 60 credit-hour program including 12 credit-hours of practicum and internship
Source: ttuhsc.edu · verified October 12, 2026
Duration: 2 years estimated time to completion
Source: ttuhsc.edu · verified October 12, 2026
Start terms: Fall, Spring
Source: ttuhsc.edu · verified October 12, 2026
Teaching language: English (not separately stated)

Why this program is listed

Master's degree in clinical mental health counseling.

Source: ttuhsc.edu · verified October 12, 2026

We list counseling bachelor's, master's and doctoral degrees whose official program is counselor preparation in a named specialty, and — separately labelled — counseling psychology. Generic psychology, education, social work and standalone MFT degrees are excluded. Eligibility rules

Format and campus attendance

How coursework is delivered and whether you must come to campus for it. Practicum and internship are a separate requirement, shown in the next section. “Fully online coursework” appears only when the school says no campus attendance is required.

Academic delivery: Online courseworkCoursework is delivered online. Practicum and internship are completed in person at approved sites, and some programs also require campus residencies.
Source: ttuhsc.edu · verified October 12, 2026
Campus attendance for coursework: Campus attendance: not verified
Class schedule: Not verified
Study intensity: Not published

The pages we checked do not say whether residencies, intensives or other campus visits are required. Ask the school before you apply — missing information is not “no requirement”.

Practicum, internship and placements

Supervised fieldwork in a clinical, community or school setting, as the school publishes it. For online programs this happens in person, usually near where you live — whatever the coursework format.

Practicum: RequiredHPMC 5360 Practicum (3 credit hours).
Source: ttuhsc.edu · verified October 12, 2026
Internship: RequiredHPMC 6001 Internship (9 credit hours).
Source: ttuhsc.edu · verified October 12, 2026

Placement arrangements and supervision

Not published on the pages we checked. Ask who finds the practicum site, whether sites in your area are approved and how supervision works.

How practicum and internship placements work

Curriculum

Comprehensive examination

HPMC 6050 Comprehensive Examination (0 hours).
Source: ttuhsc.edu · verified October 12, 2026

Other

All MSMH graduates are eligible to receive the Board Certified Telemental Health Provider (BC-THM) credential through NBCC.
Source: ttuhsc.edu · verified October 12, 2026

Admissions

Required, optional, waived and not-required items are shown exactly as the university states them. Anything not listed is not verified — not “not required”.

Prior degree: RequiredBachelor's degree from an accredited college or university, preferably in a related area.
Source: ttuhsc.edu · verified October 12, 2026
Minimum GPA: RequiredMinimum 3 — Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 from all previous institutions or 3.0 in the last 60 semester hours.
Source: ttuhsc.edu · verified October 12, 2026
Statement / essay: RequiredEssay.
Source: ttuhsc.edu · verified October 12, 2026
Recommendation letters: Required2 letters — Two letters required; three preferred.
Source: ttuhsc.edu · verified October 12, 2026
Résumé / CV: RequiredCurrent resume.
Source: ttuhsc.edu · verified October 12, 2026
Application fee: Required$75 — $75 non-refundable application fee.
Source: ttuhsc.edu · verified October 12, 2026

Tests

GRE General Test: Not required
Source: ttuhsc.edu · verified October 12, 2026

We do not publish acceptance rates or estimate admission chances.

Start dates and deadlines

Dates are shown with the term the university printed. A past date is marked passed and is never carried into a new cycle.

Application deadline
October 1, 2026 · for Spring 2027
Source: ttuhsc.edu · verified October 12, 2026
Passed
Application deadline
May 1, 2027 · for Fall 2027
Source: ttuhsc.edu · verified October 12, 2026
Upcoming

Tuition and fees

Each amount keeps its student category, academic year and basis. Per-credit, per-term and whole-program figures are not comparable with each other, and tuition is not the full cost of attendance.

Category	Amount	Basis and year
Resident (in-state) — Texas Resident, total tuition (1 hour)	$288.29	per credit · 2026-2027Estimated tuition$17,297.40 = 60 credits × $288.29 per credit. Excludes mandatory fees, books, travel for any required in-person sessions, transfer credit reductions and rate changes. Not the full cost of attendance.Source: fiscal.ttuhsc.edu · verified October 12, 2026
Nonresident (out-of-state) — NonResident of Texas, total tuition (1 hour)	$716.29	per credit · 2026-2027Estimated tuition$42,977.40 = 60 credits × $716.29 per credit. Excludes mandatory fees, books, travel for any required in-person sessions, transfer credit reductions and rate changes. Not the full cost of attendance.Source: fiscal.ttuhsc.edu · verified October 12, 2026
Online students — Out-of-state students residing outside Texas enrolled in a distance learning program (flat rate)	$579	per credit · 2026-2027Estimated tuition$34,740 = 60 credits × $579 per credit. Excludes mandatory fees, books, travel for any required in-person sessions, transfer credit reductions and rate changes. Not the full cost of attendance.Source: fiscal.ttuhsc.edu · verified October 12, 2026
Resident (in-state) — Total program estimate, Resident (60 credit hours)	$24,689	entire program · 2026-2027Source: fiscal.ttuhsc.edu · verified October 12, 2026
Nonresident (out-of-state) — Total program estimate, Non-Resident (60 credit hours)	$50,369	entire program · 2026-2027Source: fiscal.ttuhsc.edu · verified October 12, 2026

Estimated total tuition: $34,740 (60 credits × $579 per credit)

Comparison basis: Online students — Out-of-state students residing outside Texas enrolled in a distance learning program (flat rate), 2026-2027. Excludes mandatory fees, books, living costs and any rate changes during the program. How we calculate

Other published fees

Academic Department Assessment Fee (per-term estimate column): $400Mandatory
Source: fiscal.ttuhsc.edu · verified October 12, 2026
School of Health Professions educational technology flat fee, each semester: $120 per semesterMandatory
Source: fiscal.ttuhsc.edu · verified October 12, 2026
Institutional information technology fee: $25.11 per creditMandatory
Source: fiscal.ttuhsc.edu · verified October 12, 2026
Malpractice Insurance Fee, annually: $14.50 per academic yearMandatory
Source: fiscal.ttuhsc.edu · verified October 12, 2026
Application fee (non-refundable): $75Mandatory
Source: ttuhsc.edu · verified October 12, 2026

Funding

Funding policy and awards exactly as the school publishes them. Competitive scholarships and assistantships are not guaranteed funding; loans must be repaid and are not scholarships. Counseling tuition and scholarships

Funding classification: Funding not verified

We have not verified an official funding policy for this program. That does not mean funding is unavailable.

Scholarships, fellowships or assistantships for this program: not verified. We publish this only when the institution states it on an official page.

Accreditation and enrollment restrictions

Institutional accreditation covers the whole school; programmatic accreditation (CACREP) covers only the specialty and degree it lists. Enrollment restrictions for online students are a separate question.

Institutional accreditation

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) — accreditedSource: ope.ed.gov · verified October 12, 2026

Programmatic accreditation

Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP)Status: Accredited · Specialty: Clinical Mental Health Counseling · Degree: M.S.Accredited since January 16, 2019 · current cycle ends March 31, 2029 · listed by the accreditor as onlineSource: cacrep.org · verified October 11, 2026

Published enrollment restrictions (state authorization)

Requirements for online education vary from state to state; TTUHSC SHP is working to gain authorization to offer online courses in all states. Official pageSource: ttuhsc.edu · verified October 12, 2026
TTUHSC is unable to enroll students who are physically located in a state where licensure requirements are not met. Official pageSource: ttuhsc.edu · verified October 12, 2026
NC-SARA membership allows TTUHSC to offer distance education in all member states and territories; it does not guarantee that professional licensure requirements are met. Official pageSource: ttuhsc.edu · verified October 12, 2026

International applicants

Not verified for this program.

Licensure and professional disclosures

What the school publishes about professional licensure or certification. Meeting a state's educational requirements is only one part of licensure: examinations, post-degree supervised experience, background checks and a board application follow. This directory does not decide whether you qualify.

LicensureGraduates eligible to pursue NCC certification and apply for LPC licensure in many states where it is required; requirements vary by state. Official disclosureSource: ttuhsc.edu · verified October 12, 2026

State-by-state disclosure as published

States not shown were not printed on the disclosure we checked and are not verified.

State	Educational requirements	Source
Alabama	Meets (as stated by the school)Meets	Source: ttuhsc.edu · verified October 12, 2026
Alaska	Meets (as stated by the school)Meets	Source: ttuhsc.edu · verified October 12, 2026
American Samoa	Does not meetDoes not meet	Source: ttuhsc.edu · verified October 12, 2026
Arizona	Meets (as stated by the school)Meets	Source: ttuhsc.edu · verified October 12, 2026
Arkansas	Meets (as stated by the school)Meets	Source: ttuhsc.edu · verified October 12, 2026
Colorado	Meets (as stated by the school)Meets	Source: ttuhsc.edu · verified October 12, 2026
Connecticut	Meets (as stated by the school)Meets	Source: ttuhsc.edu · verified October 12, 2026
Delaware	Meets (as stated by the school)Meets	Source: ttuhsc.edu · verified October 12, 2026
Florida	Does not meetDoes not meet	Source: ttuhsc.edu · verified October 12, 2026
Georgia	Meets (as stated by the school)Meets	Source: ttuhsc.edu · verified October 12, 2026
Guam	Does not meetDoes not meet	Source: ttuhsc.edu · verified October 12, 2026
Hawaii	Meets (as stated by the school)Meets	Source: ttuhsc.edu · verified October 12, 2026
Idaho	Meets (as stated by the school)Meets	Source: ttuhsc.edu · verified October 12, 2026
Illinois	Meets (as stated by the school)Meets	Source: ttuhsc.edu · verified October 12, 2026
Indiana	Meets (as stated by the school)Meets	Source: ttuhsc.edu · verified October 12, 2026
Iowa	Meets (as stated by the school)Meets	Source: ttuhsc.edu · verified October 12, 2026
Kansas	Meets (as stated by the school)Meets	Source: ttuhsc.edu · verified October 12, 2026
Kentucky	Meets (as stated by the school)Meets	Source: ttuhsc.edu · verified October 12, 2026
Louisiana	Meets (as stated by the school)Meets	Source: ttuhsc.edu · verified October 12, 2026
Maine	Meets (as stated by the school)Meets	Source: ttuhsc.edu · verified October 12, 2026
Maryland	Meets (as stated by the school)Meets	Source: ttuhsc.edu · verified October 12, 2026
Massachusetts	Meets (as stated by the school)Meets	Source: ttuhsc.edu · verified October 12, 2026
Michigan	Meets (as stated by the school)Meets	Source: ttuhsc.edu · verified October 12, 2026
Minnesota	Meets (as stated by the school)Meets	Source: ttuhsc.edu · verified October 12, 2026
Mississippi	Meets (as stated by the school)Meets	Source: ttuhsc.edu · verified October 12, 2026
Missouri	Meets (as stated by the school)Meets	Source: ttuhsc.edu · verified October 12, 2026
Montana	Meets (as stated by the school)Meets	Source: ttuhsc.edu · verified October 12, 2026
Nebraska	Meets (as stated by the school)Meets	Source: ttuhsc.edu · verified October 12, 2026
Nevada	Meets (as stated by the school)Meets	Source: ttuhsc.edu · verified October 12, 2026
New Hampshire	Meets (as stated by the school)Meets	Source: ttuhsc.edu · verified October 12, 2026
New Jersey	Meets (as stated by the school)Meets	Source: ttuhsc.edu · verified October 12, 2026
New Mexico	Meets (as stated by the school)Meets	Source: ttuhsc.edu · verified October 12, 2026
New York	Meets (as stated by the school)Meets	Source: ttuhsc.edu · verified October 12, 2026
North Carolina	Meets (as stated by the school)Meets	Source: ttuhsc.edu · verified October 12, 2026
North Dakota	Meets (as stated by the school)Meets	Source: ttuhsc.edu · verified October 12, 2026
Northern Mariana Islands	Does not meetDoes not meet	Source: ttuhsc.edu · verified October 12, 2026
Ohio	Meets (as stated by the school)Meets	Source: ttuhsc.edu · verified October 12, 2026
Oklahoma	Meets (as stated by the school)Meets	Source: ttuhsc.edu · verified October 12, 2026
Oregon	Meets (as stated by the school)Meets	Source: ttuhsc.edu · verified October 12, 2026
Pennsylvania	Meets (as stated by the school)Meets	Source: ttuhsc.edu · verified October 12, 2026
Puerto Rico	Does not meetDoes not meet	Source: ttuhsc.edu · verified October 12, 2026
Rhode Island	Meets (as stated by the school)Meets	Source: ttuhsc.edu · verified October 12, 2026
South Carolina	Meets (as stated by the school)Meets	Source: ttuhsc.edu · verified October 12, 2026
South Dakota	Meets (as stated by the school)Meets	Source: ttuhsc.edu · verified October 12, 2026
Tennessee	Meets (as stated by the school)Meets	Source: ttuhsc.edu · verified October 12, 2026
Texas	Meets (as stated by the school)Meets	Source: ttuhsc.edu · verified October 12, 2026
U.S. Virgin Islands	Does not meetDoes not meet	Source: ttuhsc.edu · verified October 12, 2026
Utah	Meets (as stated by the school)Meets	Source: ttuhsc.edu · verified October 12, 2026
Vermont	Meets (as stated by the school)Meets	Source: ttuhsc.edu · verified October 12, 2026
Virginia	Meets (as stated by the school)Meets	Source: ttuhsc.edu · verified October 12, 2026
Washington	Meets (as stated by the school)Meets	Source: ttuhsc.edu · verified October 12, 2026
Washington, DC	Meets (as stated by the school)Meets	Source: ttuhsc.edu · verified October 12, 2026
West Virginia	Meets (as stated by the school)Meets	Source: ttuhsc.edu · verified October 12, 2026
Wisconsin	Meets (as stated by the school)Meets	Source: ttuhsc.edu · verified October 12, 2026
Wyoming	Meets (as stated by the school)Meets	Source: ttuhsc.edu · verified October 12, 2026

CACREP accreditation does not guarantee licensure in every state, and school counselor certification is not the same as clinical counselor licensure. LPC, LMHC and other state titles · School counselor credentials

Sources and verification

Every fact on this page comes from the official pages below. Last verified October 12, 2026.

DAPIP — SACSCOC institutional accreditation record (data files downloaded 2026-10-12) — U.S. Department of Education dataset (IPEDS / DAPIP), verified October 12, 2026
CACREP Directory of accredited programs (CSV export downloaded 2026-10-11) — Accreditor directory, verified October 11, 2026
fiscal.ttuhsc.edu/studentbusserv/collateral/estimates/2026-2027/School%20of%20Health%20Professions/S — Official program page, verified October 12, 2026
ttuhsc.edu/academic-planning-compliance/professional-licensure — Official disclosure page, verified October 12, 2026
ttuhsc.edu/programs/health-professions/master-of-science-clinical-mental-health-counseling — Official program page, verified October 12, 2026

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Key facts

Degree
MS · Master'sClinical counselor preparation
Specialty
Clinical Mental Health Counseling
CACREP
Accredited (matched in the CACREP directory)
Delivery
Online coursework
Campus attendance
Campus attendance not verified
Practical training
Online coursework; campus attendance not verified; practicum and internship required
Study intensity
Study intensity not published
Length
2 years estimated time to completion · 60 credit-hour program including 12 credit-hours of practicum and internship
Tuition
$579 per creditOnline students — Out-of-state students residing outside Texas enrolled in a distance learning program (flat rate), 2026-2027
Next deadline
May 1, 2027 (Fall 2027)
Location
Lubbock, TX

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