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 Standa | 3 |
| MHC 503 | Counseling Theories and Practice | 3 |
| MHC 504 | Introduction to Counseling Skills and P | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 12 |
Spring - Semester Two
| MHC 505 | Behavioral Research and Program Evaluat | 3 |
| MHC 506 | Diagnosis and Treatment of Psychopathol | 3 |
| MHC 507 | Group Theories and Practice | 3 |
| MHC 604 | Addictive BehaviorsCounseling | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 12 |
Summer - Semester Three
| MHC 508 | Individual Evaluation and Assessment | 3 |
| MHC 509 | Social and Cultural Foundations in Coun | 3 |
| MHC 510 | Career and lifestyle Assessment and Cou | 3 |
| MHC 605 | Theories and Practice in Marriage and Fa | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 9 |
CPCE (Counselor Preparation Comprehensive Examination) REQUIRED
Fall - Semester Four
| MHC 601 | Community Based Counseling | 3 |
| MHC 602 | Family Therapy: Counseling Ch | 3 |
| MHC 603 | Clinical Practicum | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 9 |
Spring - Semester Five
| MHC 510 | Career and lifestyle Assessment and Cou | 3 |
| MHC 511 | Human Sexuality Counseling | 3 |
| MHC 606 | Internship 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 607 | Marriage and Family Systems: Couples Th | 3 |
| MHC 608 | Counseling Military Families | 3 |
| MHC 609 | Internship in Clinical Mental Health Cou | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 9 |
Total Credit Hours: 60