Mental Health Counseling

The master's 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 sixteen week semesters in Fall & Winter. Additionally, there are two summer sessions each seven and a half weeks long. 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 master's 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.-6:00 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 master's programs admissions schedules.

Mental Health Counseling Academic Model
Sixty (60) Semester Hours Curriculum
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Required Courses:
PSY 502
PSY 507
PSY 511
PSY 512
PSY 570
PSY 582
PSY 584
PSY 586

PSY 608
PSY 612
PSY 631
PSY 632
PSY 635
PSY 645
PSY 660
PSY 666
PSY 669
PSY 680
PSY 681
PSY 682

Counseling Theories and Practice
Research & Evaluation for Counselors
Introduction to Mental Health Counseling Techniques
Human Growth & Development
Ethical, Legal, & Professional Issues for Counselors
Human Sexuality
Diagnosis & Treatment of Adult Psychopathology
Diagnosis & Treatment of Child & Adolescent
   Psychopathology
Psychological Testing for Individual Evaluation
Substance Abuse
Career & Lifestyle Assessment
Social & Cultural Foundations of Counseling
Group Theory & Practice
Couples & Family Counseling Strategies
Community Mental Health
Case Conceptualization & Treatment Strategies
Advanced Treatment Interventions
Counseling Practicum I
Counseling Practicum II
Counseling Practicum III

Licensure and Certification

State of Florida Licensure for Mental Health Counselors

Students interested in licensure should request in writing a copy of licensure requirements from the: (Chapter 491, Florida Statues)

Department of Health
Medical Quality Assurance
Board of Clinical Social Work,
Marriage and Family Therapy and Mental Health Counseling
Medical Quality Assurance
4052 Bald Cypress Way, BIN#C08

Tallahassee, Florida 32399-3258
(850) 245-4474
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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