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Student Resources

Student Development and Academic Performance

Obtaining a master’s degree in Counseling and Development or Clinical Mental Health Counseling includes examination of personal beliefs, values, experiences and personal wellness. Throughout your program, you will review these factors alongside academic performance factors as part of personal disposition. Read more about creating a roadmap for professional development.


Texas Licensure Counselor Candidates

Each of the counseling programs is designed so that you obtain the knowledge, skills and leadership important in the field of counseling, which includes helping you understand requirements for certification and/or licensure. The following links provide information to post-graduation credentialing:

These entities require additional applications and requirements to the coursework offered in the Counseling and Development or Clinical Mental Health Counseling programs.

Course Related FAQ

How do I drop, change or add an online course?

To drop, change or add an online course, notify your instructor and email luacademic@lamar.edu for the correct paperwork.

How do I change my major?

If I’m having problems in the course, who should I contact first?

If you are currently in courses, you should first contact the instructional associate assigned to the course section. Contact information for the instructional associates can be found on the Getting Started page of the course, or in the Announcements section of the course. The instructional associates generally take care of issues with assignments and grading.
If you are unable to get the assistance needed from the instructional associate, please contact the professor assigned to the course. Contact information for the professor can be found on the Getting Started page of the course, or in the Announcements section of the course. Professors generally take care of issues related to the content of the course and other questions.
To get help with problems with technology, please email Âé¶¹Ó³»­Ó°Òô Service Desk for LU Connect (Blackboard) Support or call (409) 880-2222.

How can I find out when my course ends and the next one begins?

You can find information about online course start and end dates on the  under the Student Services tab, or by contacting luacademic@lamar.edu.

If I have a question about a grade, who should I contact?

Your instructor, who is the only one able to change your grade.

Who should I contact if I need assistance with:

  • TExES exam approval – grad.texes@lamar.edu or (409) 880-2125
  • Initial Certification – initial.certification@lamar.edu or (409) 880-8902
  • Certification – grad.certification@lamar.edu or (409) 880-8403
  • Graduation – Lynlie Jones -- lugradstudies@lamar.edu or (409) 880-8230
  • Advising, Admissions and Registration Issues – luacademic@lamar.edu or (409) 880-7409
  • Records (transcripts and grades) – luacademicpartnershiprecords@lamar.edu or (409) 880-7358
  • Lamar TK20 Helpdesk – tk20@lamar.edu or 880-2126

How do I purchase textbooks?

The counseling program in the Department of Counseling and Special Populations has adopted the Pearson Digital Library as a new way to deliver your course materials for savings on course required textbooks.
The Pearson Digital Library is customized to the Âé¶¹Ó³»­Ó°Òô counseling programs for access to the majority of required and supplemental Pearson eTexts.
You can purchase access to the digital library either via an access code from the bookstore or directly online on the .
Textbooks are also available from the .