Master of Science Degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling with an emphasis in Marriage and Family Therapy

Program Requirements

The Master of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling (MS-CMHC) in the Brooks Rehabilitation College of Healthcare Sciences is a 60-credit hour degree program. With its specialization in clinical mental health counseling, completion of the program meets the educational requirements for State of Florida licensure as a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC). The coursework for this program also includes a specialization in Marriage, Couples, and Family Counseling that meets the educational requirements for licensure in Florida as a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapy (LMFT).

Tuition

MS-CMHC tuition for the fall, spring, and summer semesters is $680 (per semester hour)

Master of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling Requirements:

Plan of Study

Fall - Semester 1
MHC 501Human Growth and Development

3

MHC 502Legal, Ethical, Profesnl Stnd

3

MHC 503Counseling Theories and Pract

3

MHC 504Intro Coun Skills and Practc

3

Total Credit Hours:12
Spring - Semester 2
MHC 505Behavioral Rsrch & Progr Eval

3

MHC 506Diag Trtmnt of Psychopathology

3

MHC 507Group Theories and Practice

3

MHC 604Addictv Behaviors Counseling

3

Total Credit Hours:12
Summer - Semester 3
MHC 508Individual Eval and Assessmnt

3

MHC 509Socl and Cultrl Foundations

3

MHC 605Theories Practc Marriage &Fam

3

Total Credit Hours:9

CPCE (Counselor Preparation Comprehensive Examination) REQUIRED

Fall - Semester 4
MHC 601Community Based Counseling

3

MHC 602

3

MHC 603Clinical Practicum

3

Total Credit Hours:9
Spring - Semester 5
MHC 510Career &Lifestyl Assmnt &Coun

3

MHC 511Human Sexuality Counseling

3

MHC 606Internship Cmh Coun I

3

Total Credit Hours:9

NCMHCE (National Clinical Mental Health Counselor Exam). This exam is NOT required for graduation but is required for Florida state licensure. All graduates are encouraged to take this exam right after graduation.

Fall - Semester 6
MHC 607Marr and Fam: Couples Therapy

3

MHC 608Counseling Military Families

3

MHC 609Internship in CMH Coun II

3

Total Credit Hours:9

Total Credit Hours: 60