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Mental Health Counseling

Licensure

The Mental Health Counseling specialization is designed to fulfill the preparation component of the Florida Department Health’s Licensed Mental Health Counselor designation. Students seeking Florida licensure must have a Master’s degree in mental health counseling and at least 1,000 hours of university-sponsored supervised clinical practicum, internship, or field experience. The American Mental Health Counselor Association provides information on mental health counseling certification and licensure in other states.

The Mental Health Counseling specialization is also designed to fulfill the preparation component of the National Board for Certified Counselors (NBCC) for designation as a National Certified Counselor (NCC). Students seeking NCC status must also achieve a passing score on the National Counselor Examination, and acquire two years of supervised work experience in an appropriate setting with supervision provided by a qualified supervisor.

For more information, contact Dr. Michael Railey