School Counseling (50-53 credit hours)

The School Counseling Program will prepare students to become counselors in elementary, middle and/or high schools. Graduates gain general counseling skills plus specialized knowledge about school counseling. This program is designed for students who currently hold a valid Florida Teaching Certificate and would also like to obtain certification in school counseling. It provides coursework and knowledge necessary to pass the Florida Guidance and Counseling Certification Exam.

Students who do not currently hold a valid Florida Teaching Certificate but would like to be a school counselor, may also apply. Upon completion of the degree requirements, students will have the knowledge necessary to pass both the Florida Teacher Certification Exam and the Florida Guidance Counseling Certification Exam. A passing score on all sections of the CLAST exam is required for admission.


Mental Health/Community Counseling (60 credit hours)

The Community Counseling Program prepares students seeking training to become mental health/community counselor. Mental Health counselors emphasize prevention and work with individuals and groups to promote good mental health. Mental Health counselors help individuals with issues such as addiction and substance abuse, depression and anxiety, stress management, selfesteem problems, aging, job and career concerns, educational decisions, and family and marital problems.

This program provides coursework required by Florida statute and the Florida Agency of Health Care Administration for licensure as a Florida Mental Health Counselor.



NOTE: Students also have the opportunity to become certified in both School and Community Counseling to increase marketability in the field. These students must complete and graduate from one of the plans listed above then take courses and internships leading to the other option on a post-graduate basis.