College of Education - Counselor Education

Counselor Education

Graduate Program Coordinator: E. H. Robinson
ED 311, (407) UCF-3819
E-mail: erobinso@pegasus.cc.ucf.edu

This program includes two tracks. The Master of Education degree program is designed to meet the needs of students who have a baccalaureate degree and have completed course work for regular Florida State Teaching Certification and plan to seek certification in school counseling.

The second option is a Master of Arts degree program for the student who has a baccalaureate degree in a discipline other than education. This degree is for: (a) the student desiring certification in school counseling; (b) the student who is interested in licensure as a mental health counselor; and (c) the student who is interested in working in college or university student personnel services.

EGC 6909 Research Report may be substituted for two 3-semester-hour courses. All program tracks require clinical experiences in the UCF practicum clinic and on-site in the community. The Mental Health track requires an internship of 1,000 clock hours. The School Counseling track requires an internship of 600 clock hours.

Application Deadlines

Fall admission	March 1
Spring admission	October 1

Admissions

To be considered for admission to any of the counselor education program tracks, an applicant must secure, complete, and submit an application by the deadline (March 1 for fall term admission, October 1 for spring term admission). A formal interview is required and will be considered for final admission after the College of Education admission requirements are met. This program can accommodate only a limited number of students; therefore, there is a possibility of being denied admission even when all criteria are met. The College of Education reserves the right to refuse student entrance or terminate a student after admission to the Counselor Education Program, if in the judgment of the faculty the student demonstrates unacceptable personal fitness to work in the counseling field with children, youth, and/or adults.

Exit requirements include:

Achieve at least a GPA of 3.0 in counseling specialization courses.
Achieve a B or better in MHS 6800 and MHS 6830.
Complete a portfolio and receive approval by Counselor Education faculty.
Pass comprehensive written examinations satisfactorily.

Master of Education in Counselor Education

School Counseling Track

Minimum hours required for M.Ed.—51 Semester Hours

Area A: Core—12 Semester Hours
EDF 6155 Lifespan Human Development and Learning (3 hours)
EDF 6481 Fundamentals of Graduate Research in Education (3 hours)
EGC 6971 Thesis or 2 electives (6 hours)

Area B: Specialization—30 Semester Hours
MHS 5005 Introduction to the Counseling Profession (3 hours)
MHS 6220 Individual Psychoeducational Testing I (3 hours)
MHS 6400 Theories of Counseling and Personality (3 hours)
MHS 6401 Techniques of Counseling (3 hours)
MHS 6420 Counseling Special Populations (3 hours)
MHS 6500 Group Procedures and Theories in Counseling (3 hours)
MHS 6780 Ethical and Legal Issues (3 hours)
SDS 6330 Career Development (3 hours)
SDS 6411 Counseling with Children and Adolescents (3 hours)
SDS 6620 Organization and Administration of School Counseling Programs (3 hours)

Area C: Professional Clinical Experience—9 Semester Hours
MHS 6800 Practicum in Counselor Education (3 hours)
MHS 6830 Counseling Internship I (3 hours)
MHS 6830 Counseling Internship II (3 hours)

NOTE: Courses should be taken in the following sequence: MHS 5005, 6400, 6401, 6500, 6800, and 6830.

Master of Arts in Counselor Education

School Counseling Track

Minimum hours required for M.A.—60 Semester Hours

Area D: Required DOE Certification—9 Semester Hours
Foundations: Select one of the following:
EDF 6517 History and Philosophy of American Education (3 hours)
EDF 6608 Social Factors in American Education (3 hours)
EDF 6886 Multicultural Education (3 hours)

General Methods—6 Semester Hours
(Approved by adviser)

Mental Health Counseling Track

Minimum hours required for M.A.—60 Semester Hours

This program prepares students for Florida licensure in mental health counseling.

Area B: Specialization—36 Semester Hours
MHS 5005 Introduction to the Counseling Profession (3 hours)
MHS 6020 Mental Health Care Systems (3 hours)
MHS 6070 Diagnosis and Treatment in Counseling (3 hours)
MHS 6220 Individual Psychoeducational Testing I (3 hours)
MHS 6221 Individual Psychoeducational Testing II (3 hours)
MHS 6400 Theories of Counseling and Personality (3 hours)
MHS 6401 Techniques of Counseling (3 hours)
MHS 6420 Counseling Special Populations (3 hours)
MHS 6450 Counseling Substance Use and Abuse (3 hours)
MHS 6480 Human Sexuality and Relationships (3 hours)
MHS 6500 Group Procedures and Theories in Counseling (3 hours)
MHS 6780 Ethical and Legal Issues (3 hours)
SDS 6330 Career Development (3 hours)

Area D: Professional Clinical Experiences—12 Semester Hours
MHS 6800 Practicum in Counselor Education I (3 hours)
MHS 6800 Practicum in Counselor Education II (3 hours)
MHS 6830 Counseling Internship I (3 hours)
MHS 6830 Counseling Internship II (3 hours)

NOTE: Courses should be taken in the following sequence: MHS 5005, 6400, 6401, 6500, 6800, and 6830.

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