Master of Science in Counseling

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Additional Program Admissions Requirements

In addition to the General Graduate Entrance Criteria listed in the Admissions section of this catalog, the applicants for the MS in Counseling must meet the following specific requirements:

A minimum GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale. Student may be admitted on probation if GPA is less than a 3.0 (2.5-2.9). If the student maintains a minimum 3.0 GPA for the 1st term they can be removed from probation status
Three letters of recommendation (2 letters from academia and 1 personal or employer)
A 500 word or less personal statement summarizing the applicant’s interest in mental health and the Counseling program and expectations to accomplish professionally with the degree
GRE is not required

Student Learning Outcomes

The MSC Program Student Learning Outcomes (PSLO’s) are intended to produce and prepare a graduate in counseling psychology for higher level professional careers, advancement in present employment, and the potential for advanced doctoral work. The MSC graduate curricula are structured to include the following: knowledge of the professional literature of the discipline and on-going student engagement in research and/or appropriate professional practice and training. The MSC program fosters independent and cooperative learning through a variety of strategies. These include internship/practicum, course papers, projects, applied research, readings, assignments, comprehensive exams, and coursework requirements.

In the Clinical Licensure track, the student is academically and clinically prepared to register as a mental health intern, to sit for the national board exam, and to become licensed as a mental health counselor in the State of Florida.

Students completing the Master of Science in Counseling will demonstrate the following student learning outcomes.

They will:

Describe the major concepts and empirical findings related to the area of counseling psychology.
Demonstrate critical research skills using necessary statistical techniques to conduct research and solve problems in the field of counseling psychology.
Integrate counseling theory and clinical experience with a broad-based awareness of varying social frameworks.
Develop interpersonal skills and abilities to work successfully with groups and individuals from diverse backgrounds in educational, community, and human service based settings.
Maintain an inclusive and multicultural human service perspective, emphasizing a continuum of civic and social engagement.