Clinical Mental Health Counseling
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小蓝视频 offers a two-year, full-time Master of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling with an emphasis in Marriage and Family Counseling. It is the recipient of the 2024 Southern Association for Counselor Education and Supervision Outstanding Master's Counselor Education Program Award and the 2024 Innovation in Counseling: Counselor Education Community Engagement Award from the National Board for Certified Counselors (NBCC). With two modalities in a hybrid format, cohort model, this program allows for self-paced and in-person classes. Our program is:
- CACREP accredited with emphasis in Marriage and Family Counseling
- Ideal for working professionals who want to create individual relationships with professors and peers
- Full-time, 2 year 60-credit-hour program
- Meets the educational requirements for State of Flo鈥媟ida licensure as a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) and Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT)
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Virtual Information Session
Request to watch a previous virtual information session. These sessions will allow you to learn more about our program, hear from faculty and understand the admissions process.
New Daytime Hybrid Option
We鈥檙e excited to share that 小蓝视频鈥檚 MS in Clinical Mental Health Counseling (CMHC) program now offers a Daytime Hybrid option 鈥� perfect for those who prefer to keep their evenings available. In addition to our evening hybrid format, you can now complete your coursework in-person from 12:00鈥�6:00 p.m., just once or twice per week. This flexible, two-year, full-time program is designed to help you balance your professional and personal commitments while preparing for a meaningful career in counseling. Applications for both the evening and daytime options should be submitted through the Graduate Applications. Please refer to the Admissions Requirements for more information on how to apply.
How to ApplyAdmissions Requirements
- Completed JU Application
- Unofficial Transcripts for All Degrees Conferred
- Statement of Intent
- Resume / Curriculum Vitae
- 3 Letters of Recommendation
The following may be requested of students with a 3.0 GPA or below:
- GRE / GMAT Scores
Accreditation Information
We are accredited through the under the 2016 standards. The JU CMHC accreditation is valid through October 2027, at which time an application for re-accreditation will be submitted. All JU CMHC program graduates have been recognized as having graduated from a CACREP accredited program.
State of Florida Course Requirements for Licensure
JU鈥檚 CMHC Core Curriculum has a specialization in clinical mental health counseling. It also offers a concentration in Couples, Marriage, and Family Counseling. This degree meets the academic requirements for licensure as designated by the The program has not made a determination whether the curriculum meets the educational requirements for licensure in states outside of Florida.
Students are encouraged to review the state standards and guidelines and notify the faculty advisor of practice preference so that the appropriate site placement is secured for the practicum and internship.
A hybrid style will be used for courses with class attendance once a week in fall/spring
semesters and twice a week during the summer semester. Students are also required
to complete a rigorous 800 hour community-based clinical field experience as part
of their academic training.
Missing a course for Florida licensure?Non-Degree Seeking Students
Do you already have a master's degree but are missing courses to become licensed as a LMHC or LMFT in Florida? 小蓝视频 offers hybrid and online courses such as Human Sexuality, Counseling in Community Settings, and Addictions Counseling for non-degree seeking students.
Clinical Mental Health Counselors
Mental health counselors offer guidance to individuals, couples, families and groups that are dealing with issues that affect their mental health and well-being.
Clinical mental health counselors offer a full range of services, including:
- Assessment and diagnosis
- Psychotherapy
- Treatment planning and utilization review
- Brief and solution-focused therapy
- Alcoholism and substance abuse treatment
- Psychoeducational and prevention programs
- Crisis Management
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Contact Information School of Applied Health Sciences
Health Sciences Complex
Phone: (904) 256-7000
Email: graduateadmissions@ju.edu