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. |
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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:
| PYCL 502 |
Counseling Theories and Practice |
3 Credits |
| PYCL 507 |
Research and Evaluation for Counselors |
3 Credits |
| PYCL 511 |
Introduction to Mental Health Counseling Techniques
|
3 Credits |
| PYCL 512 |
Human Growth and Development |
3 Credits |
| PYCL 570 |
Ethical, Legal, and Professional Issues for Counselors |
3 Credits |
| PYCL 582 |
Human Sexuality
|
3 Credits |
| PYCL 584 |
Diagnosis and Treatment of Adult Psychopathology |
3 Credits |
| PYCL 586 |
Diagnosis & Treatment of Child & Adolescent Psychopathology |
3 Credits |
| PYCL 608 |
Psychological Testing for Individual Evaluation |
3 Credits |
| PYCL 612 |
Substance Abuse |
3 Credits |
| PYCL 631 |
Career and Lifestyle Assessment |
3 Credits |
| PYCL 632 |
Social and Cultural Foundations of Counseling |
3 Credits |
| PYCL 635 |
Group Theory and Practice |
3 Credits |
| PYCL 645 |
Couples and Family Counseling Strategies |
3 Credits |
| PYCL 660 |
Community Mental Health |
3 Credits |
| PYCL 666 |
Case Conceptualization and Treatment Strategies |
3 Credits |
| PYCL 669 |
Advanced Treatment Interventions |
3 Credits |
| PYCL 680 |
Counseling Practicum |
3 Credits |
| PYCL 681 |
Counseling Internship |
3 Credits |
| PYCL 682 |
Counseling Internship |
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. |
