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The M.Ed./Ed.S. and M.AE./Ed.S. program in Marriage and Family Counseling is designed to equip students with the pre-professional competencies required for Registered Intern status and, following 2 years of post-degree supervised clinical experience, licensure in the State of Florida as Marriage and Family Therapists (LMFT) and/or Mental Health Counselors (LMHC). The 72-credit hour entry-level program prepares entry-level Marriage and Family Therapists for careers in public and private social service agencies, hospitals, churches, businesses (e.g., Employee Assistance Programs), and independent practice settings.

Progress Report Required

Institution Location

P.O. Box 117046
2-114 Norman Hall
Gainesville FL, US
32611
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Specialty

Marriage, Couple and Family Counseling

Locations and Delivery Types

Gainesville, FL

Program Degree

M.S./Ed.S.

Program Contact

Dr. Sondra Smith
[email protected]

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

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 program was originally accredited under the Marital, Couple, and Family Counseling/Therapy title Standards.