Counselor Education Program

Welcome to the University of North Florida Mental Health Counseling Program. Whether you are an admitted student or an individual investigating various programs, the faculty will endeavor to provide you with specific information about the Mental Health Counseling Program.

Mental Health Counseling

Students completing the Mental Health Counseling track of the Counselor Education program will meet all educational requirements for licensure in the state of Florida as a Mental Health Counselor (LMHC). As of January 1, 2001, all individuals applying for licensure or counseling intern status will be required to have met educational requirements of CACREP. These educational requirements include 1000 hours of clinical instruction. Other licensure issues and requirements, including information regarding the examination process and post-masters supervision, will be discussed with students in several courses, including MHS 6407, MHS 6700, MHS 6800, MHS 6830, and MHS 6941.

Included in this site is your Mental Health Counseling Student Handbook which contains information about policies, procedures, course descriptions and other information to help orient you to our program.

Program of Study: Mental Health Counseling

Mental Health Counseling Program Frequently Asked Questions

Student Handbook for Mental Health Counseling

Scholarship information and Graduate Tuition Waiver information

Program Contact Information

Current Nine Term Schedule for future classes (2007-2010)

Important Dates

For Spring 2009

  • October 15, 2008 – Admission Applications due in Graduate School
  • October 31, 2008 – Interview date for MHC graduate applicants
  • November 14, 2008 – Decision date for MHC admission candidates

For Fall 2009

  • May 01, 2009 – Admission Applications due in Graduate School
  • June 05, 2009 – Interview date for MHC graduate applicants
  • June 26, 2009 – Decision date for MHC admission candidates

The Mental Health Counseling Track is accredited by the Council for the Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP). Graduates of the program will have fulfilled the educational requirements for Florida certification as school counselors.

 

Mental Health Counselor Menu

Additional contact information: David Whittinghill, Ph.D. Program Director, Mental Health Program,
e-mail: dwhittin@unf.edu
Address: Brooks College of Health, University of North Florida, 4567 St. Johns Bluff Rd. S., Jacksonville, Fl 32224
Phone: (904) 620-1749.