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 One
MHC 501Human Growth and Development

3

MHC 502Legal, Ethical, and Professional Standa

3

MHC 503Counseling Theories and Practice

3

MHC 504Introduction to Counseling Skills and P

3

Total Credit Hours:12
Spring - Semester Two
MHC 505Behavioral Research and Program Evaluat

3

MHC 506Diagnosis and Treatment of Psychopathol

3

MHC 507Group Theories and Practice

3

MHC 604Addictive BehaviorsCounseling

3

Total Credit Hours:12
Summer - Semester Three
MHC 508Individual Evaluation and Assessment

3

MHC 509Social and Cultural Foundations in Coun

3

MHC 510Career and lifestyle Assessment and Cou

3

MHC 605Theories and Practice in Marriage and Fa

3

Total Credit Hours:9

CPCE (Counselor Preparation Comprehensive Examination) REQUIRED

Fall - Semester Four
MHC 601Community Based Counseling

3

MHC 602Family Therapy: Counseling Ch

3

MHC 603Clinical Practicum

3

Total Credit Hours:9
Spring - Semester Five
MHC 510Career and lifestyle Assessment and Cou

3

MHC 511Human Sexuality Counseling

3

MHC 606Internship in Clinical Mental Health Co

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 Six
MHC 607Marriage and Family Systems: Couples Th

3

MHC 608Counseling Military Families

3

MHC 609Internship in Clinical Mental Health Cou

3

Total Credit Hours:9

Total Credit Hours: 60