Counseling and Human Services
The UF counseling and human services specialization prepares students for careers supporting individuals and communities through social services, education and behavioral health fields. With a unique focus on understanding human development and strengthening the interpersonal communication skills needed to support people’s well-being, this track prepares you for the complexities of working in helping professions. Graduates work in social services, nonprofit organizations, and education support services, and are prepared to pursue graduate degrees in counseling, social work, psychology and more.
Program Highlights
If you’re driven by a deep desire to support others’ mental health and wellness, this UF counseling specialization provides the foundational knowledge and applied skills to make a difference. You’ll study the wide variety of lived experiences while developing skills to support the academic, social and emotional well-being of others. With this specialization, you’ll apply these insights to real-life situations, strengthening your ability to support in schools, communities and other settings.
Learning extends beyond the classroom. We emphasize hands-on activities like structured role-plays, case study analyses, and community-based assignments to connect theory to practice. This specialization also offers our undergraduate students the opportunity to pursue research with our expert counselor education faculty. With opportunities in counselor education and training, mental health, and educational support systems, we mix theoretical knowledge with practical application to prepare you for your career and advanced graduate study.
We designed this pre-professional specialization to meet today’s most pressing societal challenges. Coursework aligns with national trends, including the need for professionals trained in prevention, early intervention and wellness promotion. Our program is helping to address the rising demand for professionals who can collaborate across schools, families and community systems.
Take a closer look at the UF education sciences program.
Counseling and Human Services Specialization Required Courses
- SDS 3003: Orientation to Counseling and Behavioral Health Services
- SDS 4410: Interpersonal Communication Skills
- EDF 3112: Development in Education
Counseling and Human Services Specialization Electives
- SDS 3340: Career and Life Planning
- SDS 3482: Stress and Anxiety Management
- SDS 3462: Introduction to Trauma and Crisis
- SDS 3430: Family and Community Involvement in Education
- WST 2322: Introduction to Health Disparities
Conveniently Online
or In Person
Our program is offered in both a traditional on-campus format and a fully online option. Apply for the learning environment that best suits your schedule and preferences.
Questions?
If you have additional questions, please email the UF counseling program coordinator, Amber Moss, Ph.D.