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 501 | Human Growth and Development | 3 |
| MHC 502 | Legal, Ethical, and Professional Standards | 3 |
| MHC 503 | Counseling Theories and Practice | 3 |
| MHC 504 | Introduction to Counseling Skills and Practice | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 12 |
Spring - Semester Two
| MHC 505 | Behavioral Research and Program Evaluation | 3 |
| MHC 506 | Diagnosis and Treatment of Psychopathology | 3 |
| MHC 507 | Group Theories and Practice | 3 |
| MHC 509 | Social and Cultural Foundations in Counseling | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 12 |
Summer - Semester Three
| MHC 508 | Individual Evaluation and Assessment | 3 |
| MHC 510 | Career and lifestyle Assessment and Counseling | 3 |
| MHC 604 | Addictive BehaviorsCounseling | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 9 |
CPCE (Counselor Preparation Comprehensive Examination) REQUIRED
Fall - Semester Four
| MHC 601 | Community Based Counseling | 3 |
| MHC 605 | Theories and Practice in Marriage and Family Counseling | 3 |
| MHC 603 | Clinical Practicum | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 9 |
Spring - Semester Five
| MHC 610 | Introduction to Play Therapy | 3 |
| MHC 511 | Human Sexuality Counseling | 3 |
| MHC 606 | Internship in Clinical Mental Health Counseling | 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 607 | Marriage and Family Systems: Couples Counseling | 3 |
| MHC 612 | Filial and Family Play Therapy | 3 |
| MHC 609 | Internship in Clinical Mental Health Counseling | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 9 |
Total Credit Hours: 60