M.A. Clinical Rehabilitation and Mental Health Counseling at University of South Florida

Programme overview

CACREP-accredited counselling programme (Clinical Mental Health Counseling and Clinical Rehabilitation Counseling concentrations) training counselors to work with people with physical, mental, emotional and chemical disabilities. Optional concentrations in Addictions and Substance Abuse Counseling and Marriage and Family Therapy.

Faculty: College of Behavioral and Community Sciences | Department: Child and Family Studies | Duration: 60 credit hours minimum (63 to 69 with optional concentrations) | Study mode: full-time | Location: Tampa, FL, United States

What you will study

Shared core (counseling skills, human growth and development, ethics, assessment, psychopathology, group and counseling theories, research, career assessment), concentration courses, 12 credit hours of practicum and internship, and thesis or non-thesis electives. Comprehensive exam required.

Career pathways

Rehabilitation specialist and mental health counselor; CRC exam eligibility and path to LMHC licensure in Florida.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Applicants must meet USF university admission and English proficiency requirements as well as the programme requirements. Baccalaureate in a behavioral, social, health-related or educational discipline preferred; GRE; personal interview; undergraduate statistics or research methods course; three letters of recommendation; 500-800 word personal statement; resume/CV; background check before field placements if necessary.

Tuition is charged per credit, so the total depends on the modules you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

Master's and Educational Specialist admission is offered for Fall, Spring and Summer semesters.

Final university deadlines for master's and Educational Specialist programmes: June 1 for Fall, October 15 for Spring, February 15 for Summer. Programme-specific priority deadlines apply for funding and consideration; priority applications receive maximum consideration and later applications are considered on a space-available basis.

The nonrefundable graduate degree-seeking application fee is $30, paid through the Online Graduate Application site; international applicants may pay by electronic fund transfer from international banks. Test scores (GRE, GMAT, TOEFL, etc.) are required only if the programme requires them.

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