🎓 Master of Science in Counseling (Online) +

Program Delivery: 100% Online

Credit Hours: 60

Duration: 2–3 years (full-time or part-time options)

Format: Asynchronous + Synchronous components

🧩 Program Structure

🟦 Core Courses (30 credits)

Course Code	Course Title
COUN 6001	Theories of Counseling
COUN 6002	Human Growth and Development
COUN 6003	Diagnosis & Psychopathology (DSM-5-TR)
COUN 6004	Counseling Techniques and Skills
COUN 6005	Legal, Ethical, and Professional Issues
COUN 6006	Group Counseling
COUN 6007	Multicultural Counseling
COUN 6008	Career Development and Counseling
COUN 6009	Research and Program Evaluation
COUN 6010	Assessment and Testing in Counseling

🟨 Specialization Options (Choose One – 12 credits)

1. Clinical Mental Health Counseling
   • Trauma & Crisis Counseling
   • Addictions Counseling
   • Clinical Psychopharmacology
   • Advanced Psychotherapy Techniques
2. Marriage, Couple & Family Counseling
   • Family Systems Theory
   • Couples Therapy Techniques
   • Child & Adolescent Counseling
   • Divorce, Parenting, and Reunification Counseling
3. School Counseling (Florida DOE Track)
   • Educational Psychology
   • Counseling in K–12 Settings
   • Exceptional Student Education (ESE)
   • Career Planning & College Readiness

🟩 Practicum & Internship (6 credits)

Component	Description
COUN 7011	Practicum (100 supervised hours)
COUN 7012	Internship I (300 hours)
COUN 7013	Internship II (300 hours)

Field placements must be arranged in Florida and supervised by licensed professionals.

🟧 Capstone & Electives (12 credits)

• Capstone Project or Master’s Thesis
• Electives (choose two):
  • Counseling Military Families
  • Mindfulness-Based Interventions
  • Crisis Intervention & Disaster Response
  • Spirituality in Counseling

📌 Admissions Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree (preferably in Psychology, Social Work, or related field)
• GPA of 3.0+ (preferred)
• Statement of purpose
• 2–3 recommendation letters
• Interview (online)

✅ Licensure Preparation

This program:

• Meets Florida Board LMHC educational requirements
• Prepares students for the National Clinical Mental Health Counseling Exam (NCMHCE)
• Includes coursework aligned with CACREP standards

💻 Learning Platform Features

• Recorded video lectures + live Zoom discussions
• Digital library and APA resources
• Virtual simulation tools for counseling roleplays
• Faculty office hours and career coaching