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Gain Deeper Knowledge that Helps Change Lives — Including Yours

If you currently work in or would like to join the helping professions and work with the beauty and complexity of the human mind, emotions and spirit, then a master’s degree in psychology or counseling is a natural next step.

LeTourneau University’s online Master of Arts in Psychology, Master of Arts in School Counseling and Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling prepare students to bring an advanced level of understanding to research, counseling in healthcare practices and schools, or other workplaces and help them prepare to sit for licensing exams.

Students can expect a rigorous, hands-on education led by instructors with the academic credentials and relevant professional experience to provide a real-world view on applying psychology & counseling theories.

The LeTourneau Difference

In a foundation of Christian faith, the School of Psychology & Counseling emphasizes the principles of human dignity, social justice and compassionate care as students gain the knowledge to aid in the creation of healthier individuals and communities.

LeTourneau (LETU) is committed to a rich educational experience that contributes service, care and building effective relationships to meet some of the world’s greatest health-related needs. Our programs prepare students to make a lasting, true difference in the impactful field of human behavior and mental health.

Psychology versus Counseling Degrees 

The two disciplines overlap – they both involve the study of the human mind but could differ significantly in the scope of their practice, depending on the student’s goals and working environment. Counseling requires practitioners to review research and take note of the outcomes, which inform their client care decisions. Many counseling specialties require practitioners to be licensed per their state’s laws.

LETU’s advanced psychology degree offers coursework on counseling and also offers options that include classes on research and various ways to apply psychology principles in many types of environments, such as corporations and governmental facilities. Unlicensed MA of Psychology graduates can work in many capacities, including teaching and training, assisting in clinical research and administering tests.

If you’re ready to make a bigger impact on mental, emotional and spiritual health, speak with an enrollment adviser or 888-776-5166 or email enroll@letu.edu.

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MASTER OF ARTS IN PSYCHOLOGY

Every day, psychologists are called upon to help others. An organizational psychologists helps create processes and procedure that glean happier employees and more effective business practices. A competitive athlete looks to a sports psychologist to understand the mental processes that will help her reach peak performance. There are many ways and places that psychologists help others succeed.

LeTourneau University’s Master of Arts in Psychology degree program will prepare you to have an extended impact as you live out God’s calling for your life.

Discover how to use the foundations from your undergraduate studies to develop your knowledge in more specialized areas in the field of psychology.

Hone your advanced research skills, find the focus that inspires you, and discover how to use your passion to help others as Christ instructed.

TAILOR YOUR PSYCHOLOGY DEGREE TO YOUR NEEDS

  • Flexible and engaging interactive online format puts your advanced education within reach
  • Participate in a practicum experience where you will gain extensive face-to-face experience in counseling settings
  • Choose 14 credit hours of graduate level electives in business, leadership, education, religion or additional hours of psychology to meet your career goals
  • If desired, you can pursue professional licensure as a Licensed Professional Counselor by transferring your hours into LeTourneau’s MA in Counseling program

As a compassionate Christian professional, this is your opportunity to further develop your Godgiven gifts and make a lasting difference in the lives of those around you.

POTENTIAL JOB TITLES

  • Executive Director
  • Mental Health Counselor
  • Marriage and Family Therapist
  • School Psychologist
  • Behavior Analyst
  • Human Resources Manager

Find Texas licensing information here.

Students complete one online course at a time’ each course lasts three to seven weeks. Each week, courses begin on Monday, with most assignments due on Sunday night.

POTENTIAL JOB TITLES

Mental Health Counselor

Marriage and Family Therapist

Market Researcher

Career Counselor

Corporate Trainer

REQUIRED COURSES

Core Curriculum: 24 hours

  • COUN 5101 – Integrative Theology for Counselors I
  • COUN 5201 – Integrative Theology for Counselors II
  • COUN 5301 – Integrative Theology for Counselors III
  • COUN 5023 – Counseling Skills and Techniques
  • COUN 5033 – Ethical, Legal & Professional Standards in Counseling
  • COUN 5073 – Lifespan Human Development
  • COUN 5083 – Counseling Theories and Family Therapies for Professional Counselors
  • COUN 5383 – Family Assessment
  • COUN 5203 – Group Counseling Methods
  • PSYC 6003 – Field Experience for Non-Licensure
  • MAP Elective Options:15 hours

GRADUATE ELECTIVES – PSYC, MEDU, BUSI (15 hours)
Psychology Options:

  • PSYC 5003 – Introduction to Counseling
  • PSYC 5013 – Advanced Abnormal Psychology
  • COUN 5053 – Research Methods
  • COUN 5093 – Counseling Diverse Populations
  • COUN 5223 – Career Counseling and Lifestyle Development

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MASTER OF ARTS IN CLINICAL MENTAL HEALTH COUNSELING

LeTourneau University’s Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling program will equip you to help people live more fully functional lives in an in-demand field. You’ll engage with a caring team of respected, experienced professionals and educators who are dedicated to personally preparing you to impact lives and restore relationships, both psychologically and spiritually.

    CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

    As a professional counselor, you will use your skills to invest in others so they can move beyond their challenges and reach their full potential in any stage of life. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), employment of mental health counselors to grow 22 percent from 2018 to 2028, much faster than the average for all occupations.

    With a master’s degree in counseling from LeTourneau University, you will graduate with all the coursework you need to take the state licensure exams, which is the first step required to practice counseling as a:

    • Mental Health Counselor
    • School Counselor
    • Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC)
    • Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT)
    • Dual licensure: LPC and LMFT
    POTENTIAL JOB TITLES

    School Counselor

    Mental Health Counselor

    Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT)

    Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC)

    Corporate Trainer

    CORE COURSES
    • COUN 5023 – Counseling Skills and Techniques
    • COUN 5033 – Ethical, Legal & Professional Standards in Counseling
    • COUN 5043 – Psychopathology: Diagnosis & Treatment of Mental Disorders
    • COUN 5053 – Research Methods
    • COUN 5073 – Lifespan Human Development
    • COUN 5083 – Counseling Theories and Family Therapies for Professional Counselors
    • COUN 5093 – Counseling Diverse Populations
    • COUN 5133 – Psychological Testing, Clinical Appraisal and Diagnostic Evaluation in Counseling
    • COUN 5153 – Psychopharmacology
    • COUN 5203 – Group Counseling Methods
    • COUN 5223 – Career Counseling and Lifestyle Development
    • COUN 5593 – Applied Lab, Ethics, & Treatment Planning
    • COUN 6013 – Counseling Practicum
    • COUN 6023 – Counseling Internship I
    • COUN 6033 – Counseling Internship II

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    MASTER OF ARTS IN SCHOOL COUNSELING

    Fill a critical need in our nation’s school system and help identify early symptoms of mental health issues among children and teens. The statistics show that between 2005 and 2017, the incidents of students aged 12— 17 who reported to be depressed increased from 8.7% to 13.2%. To address this growing crisis, qualified school counselors who have received an education focused on working with children and families is required.

    According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, school counseling jobs will increase 8% from through 2028, which represents 27,200 positions.

    In LETU’s Master of Arts in School Counseling 66-credit degree program, you’ll focus on specializing in providing the utmost care for young people. You’ll also graduate with hands-on experience through practicum and internship opportunities that will prepare you for a real-world school setting and do all you can to assist our future citizens and leaders to be emotionally and mentally healthy.

    POTENTIAL JOB TITLES

    School Counselor

    Market Researcher

    Human Resources Manager

    Career Counselor

    Corporate Trainer

    CORE COURSES
    • COUN 5023 – Counseling Skills and Techniques
    • COUN 5033 – Ethical, Legal & Professional Standards in Counseling
    • COUN 5043 – Psychopathology: Diagnosis & Treatment of Mental Disorders
    • COUN 5053 – Research Methods
    • COUN 5073 – Lifespan Human Development
    • COUN 5083 – Counseling Theories and Family Therapies for Professional Counselors
    • COUN 5093 – Counseling Diverse Populations (*school counseling students will substitute this course for MEDU 5563 – Diversity in Schools)
    • COUN 5133 – Psychological Testing, Clinical Appraisal and Diagnostic Evaluation in Counseling
    • COUN 5153 – Psychopharmacology
    • COUN 5203 – Group Counseling Methods
    • COUN 5223 – Career Counseling and Lifestyle Development
    • COUN 5593 – Applied Lab, Ethics, & Treatment Planning
    • COUN 6013 – Counseling Practicum
    • COUN 6023 – Counseling Internship I
    • COUN 6033 – Counseling Internship II

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    WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT LETOURNEAU UNIVERSITY

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    ABOUT LETU

    LeTourneau University is named for its founder, R.G. LeTourneau, one of the world’s greatest inventors of earthmoving equipment and was founded in 1946.

    Today, more than 1,150 students attend LeTourneau University classes online or at our educational centers in Dallas and Houston and might not step foot onto the university’s beautiful main campus in Longview, Texas unless they come for graduation.

    The university has eight schools.

    School of Arts & Sciences
    School of Aviation & Aeronautical Science
    School of Business
    School of Education
    School of Engineering & Engineering Technology
    School of Nursing
    School of Psychology & Counseling
    School of Theology & Vocation

    Currently, LeTourneau University is led by its sixth president, Dr. Dale A. Lunsford, and its board of trustees.

    LeTourneau University is an unapologetically Christian university. While it has no direct denominational ties, it welcomes students of all denominations who love and seek after God. It is a place where students have found a deeper relationship with Him, grown in their spiritual walk and discovered God’s purpose for their lives.

    YOUR LETU FACULTY

    LeTourneau faculty have experience in the disciplines they teach, so they can guide students to transform academic theory into key skills that can be applied to today’s job markets. Our faculty are selected on the strength of their credentials, overall experience, commitment to Christian education and willingness to be accessible to students and support the collaborative academic environment important to hands-on learning.

    Melanie Roudkovski, PhD, LPC-S

    Professor of Psychology and Counseling

    Dr. Roudkovski received her undergraduate degree from Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge, in 1997. A native of Louisiana, she attended New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary where she earned an M.A. in Marriage & Family Counseling, a Master of Theology, and a Ph.D. in Counseling Psychology. Dr. Roudkovski joined the LeTourneau family after teaching undergraduate and graduate psychology courses and serving as Director of Counseling at a state university in Alabama. Dr. Roudkovski has ministered for several years in private practice as a Christian counselor specializing in clinical diagnosis and treatment, child and adolescent issues, and marriage & family therapy, and she is a board-approved LPC Supervisor for the state of Texas.

     In her 12+ years at LETU she has had many roles, including faculty member, Director of Graduate Programs in Psychology & Counseling, program and curriculum developer, President of the Teaching Faculty Organization, Chair of the Department of Psychology, Dean of the School of Psychology & Counseling, Dean of the College of Health Sciences, and now Vice President for Global Operations. Her current role allows her to remain active in her discipline through teaching, research, and scholarly publications and presentations. Dr. Roudkovski also retains oversight of the LETU Center for Counseling.

     

    Jong Chong Lee, PhD, LPC

    Assistant Professor of Psychology and Counseling

    Dr. Lee has earned a Master of the Divinity with Biblical Language, a Master of Arts in Marriage and Family Counseling, Master of Arts in Christian Education, and a Ph.D. in Psychology and Counseling from Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary. He has taught several courses to students of master level as an adjunct professor at Global Baptist Theological Seminary in Dallas and Midwest University in St. Louis. He is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Texas. He has served as a counselor at Metroplex Counseling in Bedford and Sigma Counseling Services in Dallas. He has also served as a minister of single young adult group and family ministry for Binnerri Presbyterian Church in Richardson. He has been given the opportunity to lead seminars related to marriage, family, and spirituality at churches in Dallas/Fort Worth area. He was born in Seoul and grew up in Taegu, South Korea. He came to United States in 2001. He is married to Youngmi and they have two sons, Sean and Austin. During his leisure, he enjoys spending time with his family by traveling, watching movies, and playing sports.

     

    Malinda Fasol, PhD

    Associate Professor of Psychology and Counseling

    In addition to teaching classes at LeTourneau, Dr. Fasol is a Licensed Professional Counselor with the state of Texas and a neurotherapist and psychotherapist at Focus for Living.

    Dr. Fasol works with individuals, couples, and families. She has extensive counseling experience in a variety of settings, including church-based counseling ministries, private practice, and social services organizations.

    Malinda served as a director of a non-profit foster care agency, and worked with foster children, foster parents, and biological parents. Additionally, she has worked as a researcher and clinician in the area of media and distorted body image. She is actively involved in promoting healthy body image in teens and adults.

    ACCREDITATION

    LeTourneau University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges to award associate, baccalaureate and masters degrees. Contact the Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, Georgia 30033-4097, telephone 404-679-4500, at http://www.sacscoc.org for questions about the accreditation of LeTourneau University.

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