Clinical Mental Health Counseling

Mission Statement

The Clinical Mental Health Program is designed to train mental health counselors. This 60-semester hour program has been tailored to meet educational standards for state licensure and national counseling credentials.

The program is designed to provide students with knowledge of theory, application of counseling skills to various agency populations, knowledge of both normal and pathological development and behavior, and expertise in treatment planning.

Objectives for Clinical Mental Health Counseling

1. An in-depth knowledge of professional ethics, including an understanding of ethical issues and applications
2. An active professional identity as evidenced by participating in professional associations, such as the American Counseling Association
3. A strong knowledge base regarding counseling facilitation skills, theories, and techniques
4. An understanding of human development, both normal and abnormal
5. Culturally sensitive skills to ensure the ability to work with diverse populations
6. An understanding of career development and related life factors
7. An understanding of theoretical and experiential concepts of group work
8. An understanding of individual and group approaches to assessment and evaluations
9. An understanding of research methods, statistical analysis, needs assessment, and program evaluation

Coursework for Clinical Mental Health Counseling
60 Semester Hours

Required Courses
CP 6600	3	Professional Orientation & Ethics
CP 6601	3	Legal, Ethical, and Professional Standards
CP 6605	3	Foundations of Mental Health Counseling
CP 6610	3	Facilitation Skills and Counseling Techniques
CP 6642	3	Group Dynamics and Counseling
CP 6649	3	Theories of Counseling
CP 6691	3	Research Methodology
PSY 6635	3	Vocational Psychology and Career Development
PSY 6645	3	Evaluation and Assessment of the Individual
PSY 6668	3	Human Lifespan and Development
PSY 6669	3	Behavior Pathology
PSY 6670	3	Diagnosis and Treatment Planning
CP 6650	3	Practicum (100 hours)
CP 6651	3	Counseling Diverse Populations
CP 6656	3	Marriage, Family and Sex Therapy Counseling
CP 6659	3	Internship: Mental Health (300 hours)
CP 6660	3	Internship: Mental Health (300 hours)
Select Option 1 or Option II below: (6 sh)* Option I (Required for licensure in Florida)
*CP 6634	3	Drug Education, Prevention, and Intervention
* CP 66613	3	Internship: Mental Health (300 hours)
or
Option II 6 sh of Adviser-approved elective

Download the 2010 - 2011 Clinical Mental Health Counseling Check Sheet Form