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.
Mental Health Counseling Academic Model
Sixty (60) Semester Hours Curriculum
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PSY 507 PSY 511 PSY 512 PSY 570 PSY 582 PSY 584 PSY 586 PSY 608
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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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