Clinical Mental Health Counseling Curriculum
The 61-hour, cohort-based Clinical Mental Health Counseling program features an experiential curriculum taught through the lens of multiculturalism and social justice. Students can choose to concentrate in either family and relationship therapy or applied neuroscience for clinical practice. In addition, students attend a Master Therapist Series, consisting of seminars taught by nationally recognized counseling experts. After receiving their degrees, graduates are uniquely prepared to pursue licensure as a mental health counselor or marriage and family therapist in the state of Florida.
Program Structure
Students can complete the program on a three-year track or a four-year course of study. In some cases, students are eligible to complete a five-year track with department approval.
- 16
core courses
- 2
concentration tracks (optional)
- 1
practicum
- 1
internship
Program Courses
- Core Curriculum
CPY 510 Foundations in Clinical Mental Health Counseling
CPY 515 Fundamentals of Statistics, Research, and Program Evaluation
CPY 520 Group Dynamics and Process
CPY 525 Counseling Theories and Practice
CPY 530 Theories of Personality
CPY 535 Career and Lifestyle Development
CPY 538 Multicultural and Social Justice Counseling
CPY 540 Advanced Theory and Practice of Group Counseling
CPY 545 Legal, Professional, and Ethical Issues in Counseling
CPY 550 Dynamics of Marriage, Relationship, and Family Systems
CPY 560 Community Counseling and Crisis Intervention
CPY 565 Individual/Group Assessment and Treatment Planning
CPY 601 Human Sexuality: Therapy, Counseling Theory, and Technique
CPY 602 Human Growth and Development
CPY 603 Addictive Disorders
CPY 699 Master Therapist Series
PSY 551 Psychopathology: Diagnosis and Assessment of Abnormal Behavior
PSY 696 Advanced Theory in Clinical Mental Health Counseling - Fieldwork & Training
CPY 555 Family and Relationship Counseling: Theory and Therapeutic Modalities
PSY 661 Pre-Practicum in Social Justice and Advocacy
PSY 680 Practicum and Internship I in a Clinical Mental Health Setting
PSY 690 Internship I in a Clinical Mental Health Setting
PSY 695 Internship II in a Clinical Mental Health Setting - Electives
CPY 557 Couples and Marriage Therapy: Theory and Techniques
CPY 650 Neuroscience for Counselors
CPY 660 Clinical Hypnosis
CPY 662 College Counseling and Outreach
CPY 663 Mindfulness in Counseling
CPY 665 Foundations of Neuroscience
CPY 667 Neuroscience for Counseling and Psychotherapy
CPY 670 Professional Seminar in Applied Neuroscience
Three-Year Track
| Semester | |
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| Fall | CPY 510 Foundations in Clinical Mental Health Counseling (3) CPY 515 Fundamentals of Statistics, Research, and Program Evaluation (3) CPY 538 Multicultural and Social Justice Counseling (3) |
| Spring | CPY 525 Counseling Theories and Practice (3) CPY 530 Theories of Personality (3) CPY 565 Individual/Group Assessment and Treatment Planning (3) |
| Summer | CPY 535 Career and Lifestyle Development (3) CPY 545 Legal, Professional, and Ethical Issues in Counseling (3) CPY 603 Addictive Disorders (3) |
| Fall | CPY 520 Group Dynamics and Process (3) CPY 550 Dynamics of Marriage, Relationship, and Family Systems (3) PSY 551 Psychopathology: Diagnosis and Assessment of Abnormal Behavior (3) |
| Spring | CPY 602 Human Growth and Development (3) CPY 555 Family and Relationship Counseling: Theory and Therapeutic Modalities (3) OR CPY 667 Neuroscience for Counseling and Psychotherapy (3) CPY 601 Human Sexuality: Therapy, Counseling Theory and Techniques (3) |
| Summer | CPY 540 Advanced Theory and Practice of Group Counseling (3) CPY 560 Community Counseling and Crisis Intervention (3) |
| Fall | PSY 680 Practicum in a Clinical Mental Health Setting (3) PSY 690 Internship I in a Clinical Mental Health Setting (2) |
| Spring | PSY 695 Internship II in a Clinical Mental Health Setting (3) PSY 696 Advanced Theory in Clinical Mental Health Counseling (2) PSY 661 Pre-practicum in Social Justice and Advocacy (1) CPY 699 Master Therapist Series (0) |
Four-Year Track
This track is designed for students who wish to continue working while completing their program.
| Semester | |
|---|---|
| Fall | CPY 510 Foundations in Clinical Mental Health Counseling (3) CPY 538 Multicultural and Social Justice Counseling (3) |
| Spring | CPY 525 Counseling Theories and Practice (3) CPY 530 Theories of Personality (3) |
| Summer | CPY 545 Legal, Professional, and Ethical Issues in Counseling (3) |
| Fall | CPY 520 Group Dynamics and Process (3) CPY 515 Fundamentals of Statistics, Research, and Program Evaluation (3) |
| Spring | CPY 602 Human Growth and Development (3) CPY 565 Individual/Group Assessment and Treatment Planning (3) |
| Summer | CPY 603 Addictive Disorders (3) CPY 540 Advanced Theory and Practice of Group Counseling (3) |
| Fall | CPY 550 Dynamics of Marriage, Relationship, and Family Systems (3) PSY 551 Psychopathology: Diagnosis and Assessment of Abnormal Behavior (3) |
| Spring | CPY 555 Family and Relationship Counseling: Theory and Therapeutic Modalities (3) OR CPY 667 Neuroscience for Counseling and Psychotherapy (3) CPY 601 Human Sexuality: Therapy, Counseling Theory and Techniques (3) |
| Summer | CPY 560 Community Counseling and Crisis Intervention (3) CPY 535 Career and Lifestyle Development (3) |
| Fall | PSY 680 Practicum in a Clinical Mental Health Setting (3) PSY 690 Internship I in a Clinical Mental Health Setting (2) |
| Spring | PSY 661 Pre-practicum in Social Justice and Advocacy (1) PSY 695 Internship II in a Clinical Mental Health Setting (3) PSY 696 Advanced Theory in Clinical Mental Health Counseling (2) CPY 699 Master Therapist Series (0) |
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Concentration in Family & Relationship Therapy
The Concentration in Family and Relationship Therapy is an optional program designed to provide specialized training and supervision for clinical mental health counseling students who are interested in gaining further knowledge and skills in working with families and couples from a systemic perspective. The program requirements also prepare students with the coursework and pre-degree internship experience required for licensure in marriage and family therapy as defined by the Florida Department of Health Board of Clinical Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy, and Mental Health Counseling (491 Board).
Only currently enrolled, degree-seeking students of the Rollins College Counseling program are eligible to apply.
Concentration in Applied Neuroscience
The Concentration in Applied Neuroscience is an optional track designed to provide students with an in-depth understanding of the neurobiological underpinnings of human behavior, emotions, and cognition. By bridging the gap between neuroscience and mental health practice, this program equips students with the knowledge and skills to apply neuroscientific and evolutionary psychology principles in therapeutic settings.
Only currently enrolled, degree-seeking students of the Rollins College Counseling program are eligible to apply.
What to Expect
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Real World Rigor
In addition to your practicum and internship, you’ll participate in 100 hours of social justice advocacy fieldwork focused on social change.
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Shared Learning
Students move through their program of study with a cohort. This model fosters supportive peer relationships and ongoing shared learning experiences.
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Unique Capstone Experience
In their final year, students participate in a Master Therapist Series consisting of three all-day learning seminars taught by nationally recognized experts in their field.
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