Counselor Education, M.A.

Core Requirements (6 Credit Hours Minimum)

• EDF 6481 Foundations of Educational Research Credit Hours: 3
• EDF 6217 Behavior Theory and Classroom Learning Credit Hours: 3

Additional Required Courses: (24 Credit Hours Minimum)

• MHS 6006 Trends and Principles of the Counseling Profession Credit Hours: 3
• MHS 6485 Human Development for School Counselors Credit Hours: 3
• MHS 6420 Multicultural Counseling with Diverse Populations Credit Hours: 3
• MHS 6200 Assessment and Appraisal Procedures Credit Hours: 3
• MHS 6340 Career Development Credit Hours: 3
• MHS 6400 Counseling Theories and Practices Credit Hours: 3
• MHS 6509 Group Counseling Theories and Practices Credit Hours: 3
• MHS 6700 Legal and Ethical Issues in the Counseling Profession Credit Hours: 3

School Counseling Concentration (25 Credit Hours Minimum)

• MHS 6470 Human Sexuality Issues for Counselors Credit Hours: 3
• MHS 6450 Counseling Substance Use in School and Community Credit Hours: 3
• MHS 6800 Practicum in Counseling Adolescents and Adults Credit Hours: 4
• MHS 6418 School Counselor Accountability and Curriculum Credit Hours: 3
• MHS 6601 Consultation for the Counseling Profession Credit Hours: 3
• SDS 6820 Internship in School Counseling Credit Hours: 3-6 (6 Credit Hours required for this program)
• MHS 6311 Online Services in Counseling and Helping Professions Credit Hours: 3

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  NOTE: RED 6365   and TSL 6700   are also required if documentation of Reading Endorsement and ESOL Endorsement are not provided: 

   

• RED 6365 Disciplinary Literacies and Reading Credit Hours: 3
• TSL 6700 ESOL for School Psychologists and School Counselors Credit Hours: 3

Other Information

Please be advised that major and/or course requirements are subject to change, per state legislative mandates, Florida Department of Education program approval standards, and accreditation criteria. A School Counseling (Post Master’s) Graduate Certificate is also available.

Comprehensive Exam

Students must successfully pass a comprehensive examination prior to enrollment in SDS 6820 Internship in School Counseling  and must present official passing scores on the following examinations prior to graduation:

• Florida Professional Education Exam
• Florida  Subject Area Examination in Guidance and Counseling