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 501 | Human Growth and Development | 3 |
| MHC 502 | Legal, Ethical, Profesnl Stnd | 3 |
| MHC 503 | Counseling Theories and Pract | 3 |
| MHC 504 | Intro Coun Skills and Practc | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 12 |
Spring - Semester 2
| MHC 505 | Behavioral Rsrch & Progr Eval | 3 |
| MHC 506 | Diag Trtmnt of Psychopathology | 3 |
| MHC 507 | Group Theories and Practice | 3 |
| MHC 604 | Addictv Behaviors Counseling | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 12 |
Summer - Semester 3
| MHC 508 | Individual Eval and Assessmnt | 3 |
| MHC 509 | Socl and Cultrl Foundations | 3 |
| MHC 605 | Theories Practc Marriage &Fam | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 9 |
CPCE (Counselor Preparation Comprehensive Examination) REQUIRED
Fall - Semester 4
| MHC 601 | Community Based Counseling | 3 |
| MHC 602 | | 3 |
| MHC 603 | Clinical Practicum | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 9 |
Spring - Semester 5
| MHC 510 | Career &Lifestyl Assmnt &Coun | 3 |
| MHC 511 | Human Sexuality Counseling | 3 |
| MHC 606 | Internship 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 607 | Marr and Fam: Couples Therapy | 3 |
| MHC 608 | Counseling Military Families | 3 |
| MHC 609 | Internship in CMH Coun II | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 9 |
Total Credit Hours: 60