Master of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling

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and Master of Science in Clinical Rehabilitation Counseling (MSCRC) at LSU Shreveport </strong></h2> <p><a href="Documents/Academics/Education%20%26%20Human%20Dev/Counseling/MSC%20Final_pause%20letter.docx" target="_blank" title="Application Pause - Spring 25 and Summer 25" rel="noopener"><strong>- Read More</strong></a></p> <p><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW181690888 BCX0">_______________________________________________________________________________</span></p> <p><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW181690888 BCX0"></span></p> <p><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW181690888 BCX0">Prepare for<span> </span></span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW181690888 BCX0">professional counseling</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW181690888 BCX0"><span> </span>careers and doctoral study in the Master of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling program at LSU Shreveport.<span> </span></span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW181690888 BCX0">Emphasizing counseling skills and theory, the master’s degree program</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW181690888 BCX0"><span> </span>includes the academic requirements you need to be<span> </span></span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW181690888 BCX0">a<span> </span></span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW181690888 BCX0">licensed professional counselor<span> </span></span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW181690888 BCX0">in the state of Louisiana.</span></p> <h2><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW181690888 BCX0"><span data-contrast="auto" xml:lang="EN-US" lang="EN-US" class="TextRun SCXW198624371 BCX0"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW198624371 BCX0">Why LSUS’<span> </span></span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW198624371 BCX0">counseling</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW198624371 BCX0"><span> </span>p</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW198624371 BCX0">rogram</span></span><span data-contrast="auto" xml:lang="EN-US" lang="EN-US" class="TextRun SCXW198624371 BCX0"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW198624371 BCX0">?</span></span><span class="EOP SCXW198624371 BCX0" data-ccp-props="{"201341983":2,"335559738":120,"335559739":120,"335559740":300}"> </span></span></h2> <p><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW181690888 BCX0"><span class="EOP SCXW198624371 BCX0" data-ccp-props="{"201341983":2,"335559738":120,"335559739":120,"335559740":300}"><span class="NormalTextRun BCX0 SCXW141275374">LSUS is accredited by<span> </span></span><span class="NormalTextRun BCX0 SCXW141275374">CACREP, the Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs, the most prestigious national accreditation body for counseling graduate programs.<span> </span></span><span class="NormalTextRun BCX0 SCXW141275374">LSUS</span><span class="NormalTextRun BCX0 SCXW141275374">’</span><span class="NormalTextRun BCX0 SCXW141275374"><span> </span>College of Education and Human Development is accredited by the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE).</span><span class="NormalTextRun BCX0 SCXW141275374"><span> </span>This is important, because most jobs require<span> </span></span><span class="NormalTextRun BCX0 SCXW141275374">graduate degrees from accredited universities, and s</span><span class="NormalTextRun BCX0 SCXW141275374">ome states offer special cons</span><span class="NormalTextRun BCX0 SCXW141275374">ideration to graduates of NCATE-</span><span class="NormalTextRun BCX0 SCXW141275374">accredited programs when they apply for state certification as school counselors.</span><span class="NormalTextRun BCX0 SCXW141275374"><span> </span></span><span class="NormalTextRun BCX0 SCXW141275374">At LSUS, you’ll also find unique opportunities to work in the field and conduct research, and a level of personal interaction with faculty you won’t find in many graduate programs.</span></span></span></p> <h3><a href="Documents/Academics/Education%20%26%20Human%20Dev/PSYCh/Welcome%20to%20the%20Master%20of%20Science%20in%20Counseling%20at%20LSU%20Shreveport.pdf" target="_blank" title="Welcome to MSC!" rel="noopener"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW181690888 BCX0"><span class="EOP SCXW198624371 BCX0" data-ccp-props="{"201341983":2,"335559738":120,"335559739":120,"335559740":300}"><span class="NormalTextRun BCX0 SCXW141275374"></span></span></span></a></h3> <h2><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW181690888 BCX0"><span class="EOP SCXW198624371 BCX0" data-ccp-props="{"201341983":2,"335559738":120,"335559739":120,"335559740":300}"><span class="NormalTextRun BCX0 SCXW141275374"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW34797775 BCX0">Research and<span> </span></span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW34797775 BCX0">experiential learning</span></span></span></span></h2> <p><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW181690888 BCX0"><span class="EOP SCXW198624371 BCX0" data-ccp-props="{"201341983":2,"335559738":120,"335559739":120,"335559740":300}"><span class="NormalTextRun BCX0 SCXW141275374"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW34797775 BCX0"><span data-contrast="auto" xml:lang="EN-US" lang="EN-US" class="TextRun SCXW54890354 BCX0"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW54890354 BCX0">The second year of the master’s in clinical mental health counseling program includes<span> </span></span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW54890354 BCX0">practicum and internship opportunities that provide hands-on clinical experience.<span> </span></span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW54890354 BCX0">S</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW54890354 BCX0">ome counseling courses include<span> </span></span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW54890354 BCX0">a self-assessment of wellness which is conducted by each student at the<span> </span></span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW54890354 BCX0">beginning and<span> </span></span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW54890354 BCX0">again at the end of the courses.</span></span><span data-contrast="auto" xml:lang="EN-US" lang="EN-US" class="TextRun SCXW54890354 BCX0"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW54890354 BCX0"><span> </span></span></span><span data-contrast="auto" xml:lang="EN-US" lang="EN-US" class="TextRun SCXW54890354 BCX0"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW54890354 BCX0">There are also<span> </span></span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW54890354 BCX0">training opportunities for site supervisors, such as the Chi Sigma Iota mixers with site supervisors<span> </span></span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW54890354 BCX0">and<span> </span></span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW54890354 BCX0">PTSD workshop</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW54890354 BCX0">s</span></span><span data-contrast="auto" xml:lang="EN-US" lang="EN-US" class="TextRun SCXW54890354 BCX0"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW54890354 BCX0"><span> </span></span></span><span data-contrast="auto" xml:lang="EN-US" lang="EN-US" class="TextRun SCXW54890354 BCX0"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW54890354 BCX0">facilitated by licensed professional c</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW54890354 BCX0">ounselor</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW54890354 BCX0">s</span></span><span data-contrast="auto" xml:lang="EN-US" 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href="/graduate-admissions" title="Graduate Admissions ">LSUS Application for Graduate Admission</a> and submit transcripts to the Office of Admissions and Records. Applicants must <u>also</u> submit to <a href="mailto:msc@lsus.edu" title="lsus msc admissions coordinator">msc@lsus.edu</a>: (1) <a href="Documents/Academics/Education%20%26%20Human%20Dev/PSYCh/LSUS%20Request%20for%20Reference%20fillable%2025.pdf" target="_blank" title="LSUS MSC request for reference" rel="noopener">at least two letters of reference</a>; (2) <a href="Documents/Academics/Education%20%26%20Human%20Dev/PSYCh/MSC%20application%20cover%20sheet%20fillable.pdf" target="_blank" title="MSC LSUS Application" rel="noopener">MSCMHC Program Application Form</a>; and (3) Letter of Intent (essay) indicating your plans after the degree. <u>All material must</u> <u>be received by the program director prior to the MSCMHC program application deadlines</u> which are: March 30<sup>th</sup> for admission in the Summer term and early admission in the Fall semester, April 30<sup>th</sup> for the Fall Semester, and October 30<sup>th</sup> for the Spring semester. In addition, applicant's credentials should provide evidence of freedom from limitations that would jeopardize their success as a professional counselor. </p> <div class="right-rail-container _box-alt d-lg-none"> <div class="box"> <div class="content"> <div class="header">Ready to pilot your future?</div> <div class="link-row"> <a href="https://apply.lsus.edu/" target="" class="button _button--lg _background-white _icon-left"> <span class="icon-academics _svg"></span> Apply Now </a> <a href="https://info.lsus.edu/" target="" class="button _button--lg _background-white _icon-left"> <span class="icon-info _svg"></span> Request Info </a> <a href="https://visit.lsus.edu/" target="" class="button _button--lg _background-white _icon-left"> <span class="icon-explore _svg"></span> Visit LSUS </a> </div> </div> <svg class="down-arrow-svg" width="100%" viewBox="0 0 100 100" preserveAspectRatio="none"> <path d="M0 0 L100 0 L50 100 Z"></path> </svg> </div> </div> </div> <div class="col-lg-4 col-xl-3 offset-0 offset-xl-1 order-1 order-lg-2"> <div class="right-rail-container _box-alt _top-offset--up d-none d-lg-block"> <div class="box"> <div class="content"> <div class="header">Ready to pilot your future?</div> <div class="link-row"> <a href="https://apply.lsus.edu/" target="" class="button _button--lg _background-white _icon-left"> <span class="icon-academics _svg"></span> Apply Now </a> <a href="https://info.lsus.edu/" target="" class="button _button--lg _background-white _icon-left"> <span class="icon-info _svg"></span> Request Info </a> <a href="https://visit.lsus.edu/" target="" class="button _button--lg _background-white _icon-left"> <span class="icon-explore _svg"></span> Visit LSUS </a> </div> </div> <svg class="down-arrow-svg" width="100%" viewBox="0 0 100 100" preserveAspectRatio="none"> <path d="M0 0 L100 0 L50 100 Z"></path> </svg> </div> </div> <div class="right-rail-container _right-rail-conntainer--events"> <ul class="event-list"> <li> <div class="date-line"> Degree Type</div> Master of Science (M.S.) </li> <li> <div class="date-line">Program Length</div> Two years </li> <li> <div class="date-line"> Availability</div> In person </li> </ul> <a href="https://www.lsus.edu/Documents/Academics/Education%20%26%20Human%20Dev/PSYCh/MS%20Clinical%20Mental%20Health%20Counseling%20Curriculum.pdf" class="button _outline _icon-left _center" target="_blank"> <span class="icon-calendar _svg svg_calendar"></span> View Curriculum </a> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="tray large-stat-container has-color-fade"> <div class="color-fade"></div> <div class="background-image-wrapper"> <div class="background-image" style="background-image: url(/assets/Dev/RNL-Build-Images/lsus-build-041-sub.jpg)" role="img" aria-label=""></div> </div> <div class="container"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-12"> <div class="h1 _underline _text-prime-yellow">Explore the Clinical Mental Health Counseling Master’s Degree at LSUS </div> </div> </div> <div class="row"> <div class="col-12 col-lg-8"> <div class="section has-color-fade"> <p><span data-contrast="auto">Earn your master’s degree at LSUS and prepare for a career as a licensed professional counselor. The master’s in clinical mental health counseling program is also an excellent foundation to pursue doctoral degree programs in counseling or clinical psychology</span><span data-contrast="auto">.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":2,"335559738":120,"335559739":120,"335559740":300}"> </span></p> <p><b><span data-contrast="auto">Graduate training model</span></b><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":2,"335559738":120,"335559739":120,"335559740":300}"> </span></p> <p><span data-contrast="auto">The master’s in clinical mental health counseling program is based on the practitioner-scientist model of training, emphasizing clinical practice and scholarly knowledge. There’s also a strong focus on research design and methodology</span><span data-contrast="auto">. </span><span data-contrast="auto">A wellness model encourages counseling practitioners to look at the whole person and think about cognitive, emotional and behavioral problems from a developmental perspective</span><span data-contrast="auto">. </span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":2,"335559738":120,"335559739":120,"335559740":300}"> </span></p> <p><b><span data-contrast="auto">Student life</span></b><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":2,"335559738":120,"335559739":120,"335559740":300}"> </span></p> <p><span data-contrast="auto">LSUS is home to more than 70 student clubs and organizations that offer a variety of opportunities to get involved in the community and network with area professionals. This includes Chi Sigma Iota Honor Society (the International Counseling Honor Society), which hosts activities such as a licensed professional counselor mixer with counseling graduate students, area practitioners and supervisors.  </span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":2,"335559738":120,"335559739":120,"335559740":300}"> </span></p> <p><b><span data-contrast="auto">Learn from the best</span></b><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":2,"335559738":120,"335559739":120,"335559740":300}"> </span></p> <p><span data-contrast="auto">Our faculty are deeply engaged in diverse research areas – from motivational interviewing with high school students, to the impact of sexuality on quality of life for women with serious mental illness. One of our professors recently took part in the NPR program </span><i><span data-contrast="auto">Health Matters</span></i><span data-contrast="auto">, </span><span data-contrast="auto">discussing “Gratitude and Positive Psychology</span><span data-contrast="auto">,”</span><span data-contrast="auto"> resulting in a new practicum/internship site through the host of the show. Master’s in counseling faculty participate in local events such as Shreveport’s annual city-wide health fair. The program also offers a LGBTQ teen/parent social support group in the counseling clinic through which practicum and intern students can gain diverse clinical skills. </span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":2,"335559738":120,"335559739":120,"335559740":300}"> </span></p> <p><b><span data-contrast="auto">Financial aid for master’s in counseling</span></b><b><span data-contrast="auto"> </span></b><b><span data-contrast="auto">graduate students</span></b><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":2,"335559738":120,"335559739":120,"335559740":300}"> </span></p> <p><span data-contrast="auto">More than $12.4 million in scholarship money is awarded to LSUS students each year. </span><a href="/costs-and-aid" title="Costs and Aid"><span data-contrast="none">Take some time to explore the types of financial aid you could qualify for</span></a><span data-contrast="auto">.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":2,"335559738":120,"335559739":120,"335559740":300}"> </span></p> </div> </div> <div class="col-12 col-lg-3 offset-0 offset-lg-1"> <div class="stat-box"> <div class="header _text-prime-yellow">92%</div> <p>Job placement rate for M.S. in Counseling alumni</p> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="tray"> <div class="container"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-12"> <blockquote class="with-image"> <div class="image-wrapper"> <img src="/Dev/Icons/icon-stat1.svg" alt="" /> </div> <div clas="info"> <div class="quote">“Many of the assignments in my classes required deep introspection and provided enormous benefit toward increasing self-awareness, benefiting my personal growth and preparing me for the challenging work of being a counselor. The openness of being able to choose topics of interest for assignments was a great fit for me, as it allowed me to research areas about which I am truly passionate. As a result, my research on integrating yoga with treating female trauma survivors invited me the opportunity to participate in presenting at the annual LCA conference. I was also fortunate to be hired as a student worker in the counseling office on campus. During my time as a student worker, working under great leadership meant that opportunities for professional growth were continually present.” </div> <div class="name">Angie Pellerin (M.S. in Counseling, 2016)</div> </div> </blockquote> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="tray"> <div class="container _breakout-container"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-12"> <div class="info-card-d-flex "> <div class="info-card"> <div class="_16-9"> <div class="inner"> <div class="inner-img" style="background-image: url(/assets/Images/Academics/GraduateStudies/MS%20COUNSELING/CACREP%20image.png)" role="img" aria-label=""></div> </div> </div> <div class="content"> <div class="header"> <span class="icon-academics _svg"></span> <a>CACREP Accredited</a> </div> <p><p><a href="Documents/Academics/Education%20%26%20Human%20Dev/PSYCh/MS%20Counseling%20Curriculum%20July%202023.pdf" target="_blank" title="MSC Curriculum" rel="noopener">MSCMHC Curriculum</a></p> <p><a 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href="/pair-of-colombian-psychology-professors-visit-lsus" title="Colombian Psychology Professors @ LSUS "> Colombian Psychology Professors Visit LSUS </a> </div> <p><p>LSUS psychology assistant professor Dr. Michael Becerra hosted a pair of Colombian psychology colleagues in Fall 2023 as part of an exercise of academic and cultural exchange. </p></p> </div> </div> <div class="info-card"> <div class="_16-9"> <div class="inner"> <div class="inner-img" style="background-image: url(/assets/Images/Academics/GraduateStudies/MS%20COUNSELING/MS%20Counseling%20%20conc%203.png)" role="img" aria-label=""></div> </div> </div> <div class="content"> <div class="header"> <span class="icon-academics _svg"></span> <a>Set up for success</a> </div> <p><p><span data-contrast="auto" xml:lang="EN-US" lang="EN-US" class="TextRun SCXW84106249 BCX0"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW84106249 BCX0">LSUS master’s in clinical mental health counseling students have scored higher than the national average on their GSA comps</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW84106249 BCX0"><span> </span>(from th</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW84106249 BCX0">e National Board of Counselors) – an exam based on<span> </span></span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW84106249 BCX0">the<span> </span></span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW84106249 BCX0">national counse</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW84106249 BCX0">lor exam<span> </span></span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW84106249 BCX0">for<span> </span></span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW84106249 BCX0">state licen</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW84106249 BCX0">sure</span></span><span data-contrast="auto" xml:lang="EN-US" lang="EN-US" class="TextRun SCXW84106249 BCX0"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW84106249 BCX0">.<span> </span></span></span><span data-contrast="auto" xml:lang="EN-US" lang="EN-US" class="TextRun SCXW84106249 BCX0"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW84106249 BCX0">One of our students mad</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW84106249 BCX0">e an almost perfect score!</span></span><span class="EOP SCXW84106249 BCX0" data-ccp-props="{"201341983":2,"335559738":120,"335559739":120,"335559740":300}"> </span></p></p> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="tray"> <div class="container"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-12"> <div class="h1 underline">Where Can a Master’s Degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from LSUS Take You? </div> </div> </div> <div class="row"> <div class="col-12 col-md-6"> <p><span data-contrast="auto">Professional counselors practice in a variety of settings in which counseling or other mental health services are offered, including: </span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":2,"335559738":120,"335559739":240,"335559740":300}"> </span></p> <ul> <li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="27" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Hospitals</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233279":true,"201341983":2,"335559738":120,"335559739":240,"335559740":300}"> </span></li> <li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="27" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="2" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Substance abuse treatment centers</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233279":true,"201341983":2,"335559738":120,"335559739":240,"335559740":300}"> </span></li> <li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="27" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="3" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Schools</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233279":true,"201341983":2,"335559738":120,"335559739":240,"335559740":300}"> </span></li> <li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="27" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="4" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Colleges and universities</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233279":true,"201341983":2,"335559738":120,"335559739":240,"335559740":300}"> </span></li> <li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="27" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="5" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Rehabilitation facilities</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233279":true,"201341983":2,"335559738":120,"335559739":240,"335559740":300}"> </span></li> <li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="27" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="6" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Community counseling agencies</span><span data-contrast="auto"> </span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233279":true,"201341983":2,"335559738":120,"335559739":240,"335559740":300}"> </span></li> <li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="27" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="7" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Court systems</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233279":true,"201341983":2,"335559738":120,"335559739":240,"335559740":300}"> </span></li> </ul> <p><a href="Documents/Academics/Education%20%26%20Human%20Dev/PSYCh/MSC%20Handbook%20with%20Revisions%202022%2008.pdf" target="_blank" title="MSC Handbook 2022" rel="noopener"><span data-contrast="none">Learn more about the Master of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling in the program handbook</span><span data-contrast="auto">.</span></a></p> </div> <div class="col-12 col-md-6"> <p><span data-contrast="auto">Thinking about earning your master’s degree in counseling? You might also be interested in learning more about these graduate programs at LSUS. </span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":2,"335559738":120,"335559739":120,"335559740":300}"> </span></p> <ul> <li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1"><a href="/academics/graduate-studies/specialist-in-school-psychology" title="Specialist in School Psychology "><span data-contrast="auto">Specialist in School Psychology</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233279":true,"201341983":2,"335559738":120,"335559739":120,"335559740":300}"> </span></a></li> <li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="2" data-aria-level="1"><a href="/x7417.xml"" title="Master of Education in Educational Leadership "><span data-contrast="auto">Master of Education in Educational Leadership</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233279":true,"201341983":2,"335559738":120,"335559739":120,"335559740":300}"> </span></a></li> <li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="3" data-aria-level="1"><a href="/academics/graduate-studies/master-of-public-health" title="Master of Public Health "><span data-contrast="auto">Master of Public Health</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233279":true,"201341983":2,"335559738":120,"335559739":120,"335559740":300}"> </span></a></li> <li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="3" data-aria-level="1"><a href="Documents/Academics/Education%20%26%20Human%20Dev/Concentration-Rehabilitation%20Counseling.pdf" target="_blank" title="Concentration in Rehab Counseling" rel="noopener"><span data-ccp-props="{"134233279":true,"201341983":2,"335559738":120,"335559739":120,"335559740":300}">Graduate Concentration in Rehabilitation Counseling</span></a></li> <li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="3" data-aria-level="1"><a href="/academics/minors-and-certifications" title="Minors and Certifications "><span data-ccp-props="{"134233279":true,"201341983":2,"335559738":120,"335559739":120,"335559740":300}">Graduate Certificate in Clinical Rehabilitation Counseling</span></a></li> </ul> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="tray"> <div class="container"> <div class="accordion-wrap"> <div class="container"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-12"> <h3 class="accordion-toggle open-on-load h1"> Clinical Mental Health Counseling Faculty <span class="icon-nav-expand"></span> </h3> </div> </div> <div class="row"> <div class="col-12 profile-wrapper"> <div class="profile-listeing"> <div class="profile-listeing__content"> <h4>Kacie Blalock, PhD</h4> <div class="title">Associate Professor</div> <address> Office: Business Education, Room 356 <br> Phone: 318-797-5042 <br> <a 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