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Mental Health Counseling Track
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Earn Your Master’s in Mental Health Counseling at UF<\/h2>\n

Prepare for a fulfilling career with our dual master’s (M.Ed.) and educational specialist (Ed.S.) degree program in mental health counseling.<\/span><\/p>\n

Our 72-credit hour program equips students with in-depth knowledge and practical skills in critical areas. These include trauma and crisis, substance abuse, community counseling and other mental health areas. Accredited by the\u00a0<\/span>Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP)<\/span><\/a>, this program prepares students for positions as mental health counselors in <\/span>a variety of<\/span> environments. Our graduates work in community, state, federal and private social service agencies \u2014 and for Employee Assistance Program positions in business and industry.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

The program equips students with the pre-professional competencies required for <\/span>Registered Intern<\/span><\/a> status. Following two years of post-degree supervised clinical experience, graduates are eligible to apply to become <\/span>licensed Mental Health Counselors<\/span><\/a> in Florida.<\/span><\/p>\n

The GRE is not required to apply for this program.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Our approach to the master’s in mental health counseling<\/h3>\n

The mental health counseling program at the University of Florida is designed to develop well-rounded professionals equipped to address a broad spectrum of mental health challenges individuals may face. We prepare graduates of this program to establish a firm professional identity within mental health counseling, reflecting extensive knowledge and practical skills. Our curriculum prepares graduates to use a range of strategies and therapeutic techniques for case conceptualization, diagnosis, treatment, referral, and prevention of mental and emotional disorders. Additionally, some graduates choose to continue their studies in a relevant <\/span>doctoral program<\/span><\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n

The master’s in mental health counseling program specialization prepares graduates who:<\/span><\/p>\n