Professional Counseling Hispanic Mental Health (HSON) Online Program

As a student in TAMU-CC's Professional Counseling – Hispanic Mental Health Counseling program, you’ll build both the knowledge and the practical skills you need to serve clients with confidence and care. Throughout your courses, you will:

• Understand cultural foundations – Learn about the cultural, social, and historical roots of Hispanic psychology.

• Develop responsive skills – Gain the ability to recognize and conceptualize mental health issues from a culturally informed perspective.

• Apply proven interventions – Explore empirically validated approaches to supporting Hispanic and Latine clients.

• Build communication tools – Acquire Spanish language skills for clinical contexts that will help you connect more effectively with clients.

By the time you finish the program, you’ll have a strong foundation in culturally responsive counseling, with the knowledge and skills to continue building your expertise as you pursue licensure and begin serving Hispanic and Latine communities. Have questions? Click here to connect with our staff.

Your courses will give you both a strong foundation in counseling and specialized preparation to work with Hispanic and Latine communities. You’ll explore topics such as:

• Core Counseling Skills – counseling theories, group counseling, addictions, career counseling, psychodiagnosis, and treatment strategies.

• Ethics & Multicultural Counseling – learn to navigate legal and ethical issues while practicing with cultural humility.

• Human Development & Behavior – deepen your understanding of personality, behavior, and abnormal psychology across the lifespan.

• Assessment & Research – gain tools in psychometrics, research methods, and evidence-based practice.

• Hands-On Experience – put your learning into practice through a supervised practicum and internship.

Special Hispanic Mental Health Emphasis
What sets this program apart is its emphasis on serving Hispanic and Latine clients. You’ll take courses that help you:

• Explore the culture and customs of Hispanic communities.

• Practice strategies and interventions designed for Spanish-speaking clients.

• Learn professional and technical Spanish relevant to counseling.

Build advanced skills in clinical mental health counseling strategies

Graduates of the Master of Science in Professional Counseling – Hispanic Mental Health Counseling are prepared to serve as licensed professional counselors in a wide variety of settings. Whether you see yourself working in schools, community clinics, hospitals, private practice, or nonprofit organizations, this program equips you with the skills and cultural expertise to meet the growing need for mental health services—particularly in Hispanic and Latine communities.

Common counseling career paths and average salaries in Texas include:

• Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC): $65,000–$85,000/year

• School or Career Counselor: $61,000–$75,000/year

• Substance Abuse or Behavioral Health Counselor: $49,000–$70,000/year

• Community Mental Health Specialist: $52,000–$72,000/year

• Private Practice Counselor: $75,000–$100,000+/year (varies with caseload and location)

The demand for counselors is projected to remain strong across Texas and the nation, with the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics projecting faster-than-average job growth for mental health and substance abuse counselors.

This program also ensures you’ll meet all Texas educational requirements for LPC licensure. If you plan to practice outside of Texas, we encourage you to check with your state’s licensing board to confirm how coursework aligns with their requirements.

Curious about where this degree could take you? We’d love to talk about your goals and how we can help you get there. Connect with us!

Application Deadlines
We accept students for both the fall and spring semesters. Applying early gives you priority consideration, but we’ll review all applications received prior to the final deadline for each term.

• Fall Semester
  Priority: March 1
  Final: August 1

• Spring Semester
  Priority: November 1
  Final: December 1

What You'll Need

Getting started is easier than it seems. Here are the basics:

• Transcripts – from all colleges or universities you’ve attended (foreign credits require evaluation).

• References – three recommendations submitted through our online form.

• Interview – a virtual conversation with our admissions committee.

• Essay – 500–700 words responding to prompts about your interest in counseling, Hispanic mental health, and online learning.

And you don’t have to do it alone. If you have questions about any of these pieces—or need help gathering materials—our team is here to walk you through the process. We know this is a big step, and we’ll support you every step of the way. Connect with an advisor.