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University of Florida 
The M.Ed./Ed.S. and M.AE./Ed.S. program in Clinical Mental Health Counseling is designed to equip students with the pre-professional competencies required for Registered Intern status and, after 2 years of post-degree supervised clinical experience, (1) licensure in the State of Florida as Mental Health Counselors and (2) clinical membership in NBCC’s Academy of Certified Clinical Mental Health Counselors. The entry-level 72-credit hour Mental Health Counseling program prepares students for positions as Mental Health Counselors in community, state, federal, and private social service agencies and for EAP positions in business and industry. Graduates provide services such as child, youth, couple, family, employment, health, multicultural, gerontological, substance abuse, and/or wellness counseling.
Institution Location
P.O. Box 117046
2-114 Norman Hall
Gainesville FL, US
32611
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Specialty
Clinical Mental Health Counseling
Locations and Delivery Types
Gainesville, FL
Program Degree
M.S./Ed.S.
Program Website
Accredited Under Standards
2016
- Graduates of this program are considered CACREP graduates beginning March 1, 1995
- Accreditation Start Date: September 1, 1996
- Accreditation Expiration: March 31, 2029
- Accreditation Status: Accredited
Program Outcomes Report
https://education.ufl.edu/counselor-education/program-outcome-report/
Status Information
The specialized practice area was found to substantially meet the standards with some minor standards-related deficiencies for which the Board requires further information.
Additional information is required for the following standard:
1.S – The Counselor Education Program needs to ensure that at least half of the course credit hours are taught by core faculty.
Program History
The Mental Health Counseling program was initially accredited in September 1996 and maintained its accreditation. It became a Clinical Mental Health Counseling program in July 2011.