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Mental Health Counseling Program (MHC)

Master of Education in Mental Health Counseling

 

PROGRAM OF STUDY   

CORE REQUIREMENTS        (03 Semester Hours)
EDF 6495 Research in Counseling    3
OR  
EDF 6480 Foundations of Educational Research    3
   
MAJOR   REQUIREMENTS       (48 Semester Hours)
MHS 6407 Theories of Counseling       3
MHS 6482 Personality and Lifespan Development    3
MHS 6070 Psychopathology     3
MHS 6941 Pre-Practicum in Counseling   3
MHS 6201 Assessment in Counseling       3
SDS 6310 Career and Lifestyle Development    3
MHS 6401 Advanced Counseling   3
MHS 6428 Counseling Diverse Populations     3
MHS 6450 Substance Abuse Counseling    3
MHS 6470 Sexual Issues in Counseling      3
MHS 6510 Group Counseling       3
MHS 6700 Legal, Ethical, and Professional Issues in Counseling  3
MHS 6800 Practicum in Mental Health Counseling   3
MHS 6830 Internship in Mental Health Counseling        3-6
MHS 6830 Internship in Mental Health Counseling        3-6
   
MAJOR ELECTIVES         (9 Semester Hours)

Select 9 hours of classes with the following prefixes. Must have approval by program sponsor.
MHS SDS courses recommended

  • A student may receive credit for a course only once. However, the GPA will reflect all repeated courses.
  • No more than 10 semester hours can be completed before a student is fully admitted, including a maximum of 6 semester hours of approved credits from another institution.
  • An approved dual/concurrent enrollment form is required prior to registering for courses at another institution.
  • Students are strongly advised not to enroll in courses at another institution during their last semester at UNF.
  • Graduation will most likely be delayed for students who attempt dual enrollment in their last semester.
  • The College of Education and Human Services is accredited by the National Council for the Accreditation of Teacher Education
  • The Mental Health Counseling program is endorsed by the Council for Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP).

Additional contact information:

Dr. David Whittinghill
Mental Health Counseling Program
Brooks College of Health
University of North Florida
1 UNF Drive
Jacksonville, FL 32224

Phone: (904) 620-1749
E-mail: d.whittinghill@unf.edu