Mental Health Counseling
The masters program is offered at Nova Southeastern
University (NSU)'s main campus, and at NSU's Student Education Centers
in Florida. The program is also offered online.
NSU's Main Campus
Nova Southeastern's main campus is located in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida.
The program on the main campus is designed to accommodate both the full-time
and part-time student.
Classes are typically offered during three sixteen week semesters. Most
courses are scheduled from 4:00p.m.-7:00p.m. or 7:00p.m.-10:00p.m., Monday
through Thursday.
Some weekend courses may be available.
Student Education Centers/Field-Based Format
The masters program is also offered at Nova Southeastern's Education
Service Centers in Miami, Orlando, Tampa, Jacksonville and West
Palm Beach.
Classes are offered in a weekend format, with the exception of practicum.
Classes typically meet one weekend each month, except for practicum,
and are scheduled on Fridays (6:00p.m.-10:00p.m.), Saturdays (8:30a.m.-5:30p.m.)
and Sundays (8:30a.m.-5:30 p.m.). One month of study is required prior
to each class start-up. Practicum is scheduled over sixteen week semesters.
For
information on start dates for the above locations, please see the masters
programs admissions schedules.
Mental Health Counseling Academic Model
Sixty (60) Semester Hours Curriculum
Required Courses:
| PSY 502 |
Counseling Theories and Practice |
3 Credits |
| PSY 507 |
Research & Evaluation for Counselors |
3 Credits |
| PSY 511 |
Introduction to Mental Health Counseling
|
3 Credits |
| PSY 512 |
Human Growth & Development |
3 Credits |
| PSY 570 |
Ethical, Legal, & Professional Issues for Counselors |
3 Credits |
| PSY 582 |
Human Sexuality
|
3 Credits |
| PSY 584 |
Diagnosis & Treatment of Adult Psychopathology |
3 Credits |
| PSY 586 |
Diagnosis & Treatment of Child & Adolescent Psychopathology |
3 Credits |
| PSY 608 |
Psychological Testing for Individual Evaluation |
3 Credits |
| PSY 612 |
Substance Abuse |
3 Credits |
| PSY 631 |
Career & Lifestyle Assessment |
3 Credits |
| PSY 632 |
Social & Cultural Foundations of Counseling |
3 Credits |
| PSY 635 |
Group Theory & Practice |
3 Credits |
| PSY 645 |
Couples & Family Counseling Strategies |
3 Credits |
| PSY 660 |
Community Mental Health |
3 Credits |
| PSY 666 |
Case Conceptualization & Treatment Strategies |
3 Credits |
| PSY 669 |
Advanced Treatment Interventions |
3 Credits |
| PSY 680 |
Counseling Practicum I |
3 Credits |
| PSY 681 |
Counseling Practicum II |
3 Credits |
| PSY 682 |
Counseling Practicum III |
3 Credits |
Licensure and Certification
State of Florida Licensure for Mental Health Counselors
On January 1, 2001, the state of Florida new legislation
(Chapter 491, Florida Statutes) governing licensure requirements
for mental health counselors will take effect. Students interested in licensure
should request in writing a copy of licensure requirements from the:
Department of Health
Medical Quality Assurance
Board of Clinical Social Work,
Marriage and Family Therapy and Mental Health Counseling
2020 Capital Circle SE, BIN # C08
Tallahassee, Florida 32399-3250
(850) 488-0595
http://www.doh.state.fl.us/mqa
Individual eligibility should be verified periodically
through careful review of the state licensure regulations, which are subject
to change.
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