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School of Nursing

• BSN-DNP Anesthesiology Nursing
• BSN-DNP Family Nurse Practitioner
• BSN-MSN Nursing Education
• BSN-MSN Leadership and Nursing Administration
• Post-MSN Doctor of Nursing Practice
• Post-MSN Doctor of Nursing Practice Psychiatric Mental Health  

Department of Health Administration

• Master of Health Administration
• Executive Master of Health Administration
• Master of Science in Health Informatics
• Doctor of Health Administration

• Master of Public Health
• Master of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling

Department of Clinical and Applied Movement Sciences

• Master of Science in Health in Kinesiology and Lifestyle Medicine
• Master of Science in Athletic Training

Department of Physical Therapy

• Doctor of Physical Therapy  

Department of Nutrition

• Master of Science in Nutrition and Dietetics
• Doctorate in Clinical Nutrition

School of Nursing

BSN to DNP Anesthesiology Nursing (DNP)

Nurse Anesthesiology is a clinical specialty track within the School of Nursing. The nurse anesthesiology curriculum is an extremely rigorous academic and clinical undertaking. It consists of a nine-semester continuous program of full-time graduate study. Graduates are eligible to take the National Certification Examination to become a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (C.R.N.A.) as well as to obtain the Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) credential from the Florida Board of Nursing. This program admits for the spring term.

This program now requires application through the ÀÏ°ÄÃÅ×ÊÁÏ Graduate School as well as through the NursingCAS platform.

Admission Requirements

Applicants to the program must meet general University requirements for admission to graduate studies. In order to be considered for the Anesthesiology Nursing track, the interested applicant must meet these additional requirements:

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) degree from an institution accredited by an acceptable institutional accreditor with a nursing curriculum based on AACN's Essentials of Baccalaureate Education (or other appropriate discipline from a regionally accredited institution*)
• Minimum GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale from undergraduate nursing major (generally the last 60 hours)
  • 153 verbal, 150 quantitative, and a minimum of 3.5 out of 6 on the essay portion GRE test scores within the last five (5) years
• A minimum of two (2) years' experience as a Registered Nurse in a critical care setting (resume or CV 1-2 pages in length that includes professional work experience with a brief explanation of each position’s responsibilities)
• Personal statement of 500 words (1 page only) or less describing one's purpose in seeking admission to the CRNA program and preparations made for such academic studies (typewritten in no smaller than 12pt font with 1” margins)
• Current licensure as a Registered Nurse; out-of-state applicants will need to obtain FL licensure as a RN or have a license that is from a compact state upon admission to the program (copy of actual RN license)
• Two (2) letters of recommendation addressed to the NAP Selection Committee (but submitted to the Graduate School) from individuals qualified to render an opinion regarding your qualification to undertake the study of anesthesia and nursing at the graduate level
• Admission Interview

Applicants who have met the minimum admission requirements may be invited for an interview. Applicants will not be admitted without an interview.

Casper – Comprehensive Admissions Assessment

All applicants applying to Anesthesiology Nursing track are required to complete Casper for applications in Spring 2024.

Casper is a standardized, multi-part online assessment that measures different competencies and attributes that we believe are important for successful students and graduates of our program. Casper will complement the other tools that we use for applicant review and evaluation. In implementing Casper, we are trying to further enhance fairness and objectivity in our selection process.

You will register for Casper for CSP-10101 Professional Health Sciences.

Access  to create an account and for more information on important dates and requirements, and the Casper assessment.

Candidates for this program will also need to apply through NursingCAS.  Please refer to the School of Nursing’s admissions page for more details.

BSN-DNP Family Nurse Practitioner (DNP)

The purpose of the BSN-DNP Family Nurse program is to prepare family care nurse practitioners to become skilled in meeting healthcare needs of individuals and families across the lifespan. Family nurse practitioners concern their practice with the treatment of common, uncomplicated problems and the prevention of disease and disability. Program graduates will be eligible to take the Family Nurse Practitioner certification examinations. Graduates will also be eligible for licensure as Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioners by the Florida Board of Nursing.

The School of Nursing offers full- and part-time enrollment in this track. The Program-of-Study reflects the full-time option; please contact the program for information regarding the part-time track.

Admission Requirements

Applicants to the BSN-DNP FNP track must meet general University requirements for admission to graduate studies. In order to be considered for the Family Nurse Practitioner track, the interested applicant must meet these additional requirements:

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) degree from an institution accredited by an acceptable institutional accreditor with a nursing curriculum based on AACN's Essentials of Baccalaureate Education
• Minimum GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale from undergraduate nursing major (generally the last 60 hours)  
• One (1) year experience as a Registered Nurse in a clinical setting (resume no longer than 2 pages in length to only include professional RN work experience with a brief explanation of each position's responsibilities, indication if the position was FT or PT, & an estimate of the hours worked overall in the position).
• Clear and active licensure as a Registered Nurse in Florida; out-of-state applicants will need to obtain FL licensure as a RN upon admission to the program (copy of actual RN license)
• An interview may be requested of the applicant at the discretion of the program

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BSN to MSN Nursing Education

The purpose of this Master of Science in Nursing Education is to prepare nurses at the graduate level for the role of nurse educator in the academic or clinical setting. This program will provide learners with the teaching and research skills necessary to effectively lead students, clinical staff, and patients in various settings. The curriculum integrates core graduate level concepts such as patient safety and research with advanced clinical concepts and evidence-based pedagogy to prepare nurses for roles in education within the community, college settings or healthcare agencies. The program curriculum includes all nurse educator competencies to prepare students to obtain Certified Nurse Educator (CNE) credentials upon graduation (must meet NLN eligibility criteria).

Admission Requirements

Applicants to the BSN-MSN Nursing Education track must meet general University requirements for admission to graduate studies. In order to be considered for the Nursing Education track, the interested applicant must meet these additional requirements:

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) degree from an institution accredited by an acceptable institutional accreditor with a nursing curriculum based on AACN's Essentials of Baccalaureate Education  
• Minimum GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale from undergraduate nursing major (generally the last 60 hours)
• One (1) years' experience as a Registered Nurse in a clinical setting (resume no longer than 2 pages in length to only include professional RN work experience with a brief explanation of each position's responsibilities, indication if the position was FT or PT, & an estimate of the hours worked overall in that position)
• Clear and active licensure as a Registered Nurse in FL; out-of-state applicants will need to obtain FL licensure as a RN upon admission to the program (copy of actual RN license required)
• An interview may be requested of the applicant at the discretion of the program  

For assistance with self-uploads of materials, please contact the ÀÏ°ÄÃÅ×ÊÁÏ Graduate School at (904) 620-1360.

BSN to MSN Nursing Leadership and Administration

The purpose of this Master of Science in Nursing Leadership and Administration is to prepare nurses at the graduate level to successfully manage and lead healthcare services across a variety of settings. Graduates will be equipped with the skills to incorporate evidence-based knowledge into practice to improve healthcare outcomes in response to emerging trends and issues in practice and health care. The curriculum builds on leadership, evaluation, and organizational management methods to improve healthcare delivery in today’s complex care settings. Graduates are prepared with the requisite knowledge to take the ANCC Nurse Executive certification exam upon graduation (must meet ANCC eligibility criteria).

Admission Requirements

Applicants to the BSN-MSN Nursing Leadership & Administration track must meet general University requirements for admission to graduate studies. In order to be considered for the Leadership track, the interested applicant must meet these additional requirements:

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) degree from an institution accredited by an acceptable institutional accreditor with a nursing curriculum based on AACN's Essentials of Baccalaureate Education
• Minimum GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale from undergraduate nursing major (generally the last 60 hours)
• One (1) years' experience as a Registered Nurse in a clinical setting (resume no longer than 2 pages in length to only include professional RN work experience with a brief explanation of each position's responsibilities, indication if the position was FT or PT, & an estimate of the hours worked overall in that position)
• Clear and active licensure as a Registered Nurse in FL; out-of-state applicants will need to obtain FL licensure as a RN upon admission to the program (copy of actual RN license required)
• An interview may be requested of the applicant at the discretion of the program  

For assistance with self-uploads of materials, please contact the ÀÏ°ÄÃÅ×ÊÁÏ Graduate School at (904) 620-1360.

Post-MSN Doctor of Nursing Practice (Generic)

The Doctor of Nursing Practice (D.N.P.) generic track is a post-professional degree that prepares nurses at the highest level of practice. The 48-credit program includes a clinical residency as well as a nursing doctoral project. The purpose of the program is to enhance the preparation of advanced practice nurses by giving them the cutting-edge skills and education necessary to engage in an evidence-based practice while conducting research related to their practice. The program has specific admission requirements above and beyond the ones currently required by the university.

Admission Requirements

The post-MSN Doctor of Nursing Practice program at the ÀÏ°ÄÃÅ×ÊÁÏ is designed as a program for those who already possess, at a minimum, a Master of Science in Nursing and specialty certification. This program is only offered in online format.

The program will require specific admission requirements above and beyond the ones currently required by the University. Admission requirements for the Post-MSN DNP track include:

• Masters degree in Nursing from an institution accredited by an acceptable institutional accreditor and program accredited by the ACEN (formerly NLNAC) or CCNE
• Active national certification** in one of the following roles: CNM, CNS, CRNA, or NP (copy of actual certificate showing expiration date is required) for the practice track of this degree program (certification is not required from MSNs seeking the administrative track of this degree program);
• Minimum graduate GPA of 3.30;
• Current licensure as a Registered Nurse or advanced practice registered nurse in the candidate's state of practice (copy of actual licensure is required);
• Current resume or curriculum vitae of all nursing roles/experiences
• *International graduate education in Nursing may be considered; however, transcripts must be submitted as official course-by-course foreign college evaluations from an approved U.S. agency such as World Education Services or Josef Silny & Associates. For a full list of approved evaluation agencies, please contact the Graduate School directly.**Additional supplemental items must be provided in English.

Post-MSN Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner DNP

The post-MSN Doctor of Nursing Practice PMHNP DNP program at the ÀÏ°ÄÃÅ×ÊÁÏ is designed as a program for those who already possess, at a minimum, a Master of Science in Nursing and are certified as an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) who wish to obtain their DNP and become certified as a PMHNP. This program will lead to the completion of a Doctor of Nursing Practice. This program is completed online.

Admission Requirements

The track will require specific admission requirements above and beyond the ones currently required by the University. Admission requirements for the Post-MSN PMHNP DNP track include:

• Masters degree in Nursing from an institution accredited by an acceptable institutional accreditor and program accredited by the CCNE or ACEN (formerly NLNAC);
• Active national certification as a nurse practitioner (copy of actual certification showing expiration date is required). We will also accept applications from those nationally certified as a CNM, CNS, or CRNA with a B or better in graduate-level coursework for pathophysiology, advanced pharmacology, and assessment;
• Minimum graduate GPA of 3.50;
• Current licensure as an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) in the candidate's state of practice (copy of actual licensure showing expiration date is required);
• 2,000 hours in clinical practice as a licensed nurse practitioner (1 year full-time experience); at the time of application;
• Current resume or curriculum vitae of all nursing roles/experiences
• Written essay in APA format not to exceed 500 words and submitted through a separate proctored platform to ensure security and veracity once the application is completed and received; essay to address each of the following areas: 
  • Describe your future career plans and how ÀÏ°ÄÃÅ×ÊÁÏ's PMHNP program will help you achieve those career goals;
  • Describe the changes you will make in your personal and professional lives to ensure success in the program given its rigor as a graduate track;
  • Identify one significant contemporary mental health-related issue or problem in U.S. healthcare and explore how members of the nursing profession can help address that issue or solve that problem; and,
• Admission interview.

Applicants who do not meet all of the above admission requirements will not be invited to participate in the proctored essay or interview portion of the selection process.

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Department of Health Administration

Master of Health Administration

ÀÏ°ÄÃÅ×ÊÁÏ's Master of Health Administration Program, accredited by the Commission on the Accreditation of Healthcare Management (CAME), develops early-career individuals in the southeast United States to serve as effective managers and leaders in health services organizations. This is achieved by offering full and part-time students the opportunity to acquire knowledge, skills and competencies necessary for success in entry-level health management positions. The Program's focus reflects the University's mission of excellence in education, scholarship and community-based service. Our 45-credit-hour program includes a combination of classroom instruction and real-world experience; providing students the opportunity to learn and interact with some of the southeast's largest health care organizations. To accommodate student schedules, courses are offered in the evenings from 6:00-8:45pm. Graduates are typically employed in hospitals, integrated delivery systems, academic medical centers, physician practices, skilled nursing facilities, outpatient care centers, and insurance companies.

Admission Criteria

All applicants must have a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university. No specific undergraduate major is required. However, applicants must have met prerequisite course requirements. Prerequisite coursework includes: Principles of Financial Accounting and Statistics, or their equivalent. Additionally, students are expected to be proficient in word processing and spreadsheet applications.

Each applicant must submit the following:  

• Personal Statement: This is a brief essay (2-3 pages) outlining the candidate's reasons for pursuing graduate education in health administration, career objectives, and any other information he or she would want the ÀÏ°ÄÃÅ×ÊÁÏ MHA Admission Committee to know.
• Resume: Education and work background; honors; memberships in professional, school, and service organizations; etc.
• Letters of recommendation: Two letters of recommendation that address the following: 1) Characteristics that make you an ideal candidate for the ÀÏ°ÄÃÅ×ÊÁÏ MHA Program, and 2) How the MHA degree will help you achieve your career goals.
• Undergraduate Transcripts: An official transcript, indicating graduation from a college or university that has been accredited by a recognized U.S. accrediting organization. Competitive candidates should have at least a 3.0 grade point average in all undergraduate upper division work. However, the Admission Committee may consider the entire application for admission.
• GRE Waiver Option: Applicants that feel they qualify for one of the waiver options below will need to email the Graduate Program Director at applyhma@unf.edu with a statement identifying how you qualify for a GRE waiver. If approved for a waiver, the Graduate Program Director will notify the Graduate School. GRE waiver options:
  • Applicants with an earned bachelor's from a US accredited institution with at least a 3.0 GPA in your last 60 credit hours from an accepted institutional accreditor.
  • Applicants with an earned advanced degree (defined as a Master Degree at the minimum) from an accepted institutional accreditor.
   
• Applicants not qualifying for a GRE waiver may be admitted based upon a composite score consisting of an index formula that includes both the last 60 undergraduate hours GPA, and test score (taken within the last 5 years) from either GRE (minimum of 300) or GMAT (minimum of a 470). Based upon an evaluation of the applicants' transcripts, the ÀÏ°ÄÃÅ×ÊÁÏ MHA Program will determine the accepted student's program of study.
• The appropriate formulaic score for admission is as follows:
  • GRE: (200 x GPA) + GRE total score = 900 or higher
  • GMAT: (200 x GPA*) + GMAT total score = 1070 or higher
   
• Minimum TOEFL Score: Applicants from countries where English is not the official language, or for an applicant whose bachelor’s degree is not from an accredited U.S. institution must meet University requirements for scores on the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL). A minimum TOEFL score of 500 paper-based (61 internet-based) is required.
• The ÀÏ°ÄÃÅ×ÊÁÏ MHA Program embraces holistic admission practices by considering multiple sources of information when making an admission decision, including a statement of interest, recommendation letters, academic transcripts and test scores. All admission materials are reviewed and while no one item is determined to be the sole indicator of academic potential, the Committee will focus on the academic rigor of an applicant’s curriculum and their ability to successfully convey that they are prepared for graduate education. Admission decisions are made based on evaluation of all admission materials. Applicants are assessed primarily by a critical evaluation of their demonstrated academic ability and potential. Consideration is given to candidates who can effectively communicate their motivation for earning their MHA and their leadership potential in the field of healthcare administration.

Master of Health Administration

ÀÏ°ÄÃÅ×ÊÁÏ's Executive Masters in Health Administration is uniquely designed to focus on the academic and leadership imperatives that enable highly talented mid-career professionals to excel in our rapidly changing health care delivery environment. Our 30 credit-hour program provides contextual and leading-edge concepts to provide you with the critical-thinking skill-sets and necessary competencies to succeed in complex and challenging business situations.

To accommodate the unique needs of working student, our courses are offered online. Graduates are typically employed in hospitals, large integrated delivery systems, academic medical centers, physician practices, skilled nursing facilities, outpatient care centers, and insurance companies, medical devices and supply companies and other healthcare related industries.

Admission Criteria

All applicants must have a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university. No specific undergraduate major is required.

Each applicant must submit the following:  

• Healthcare experience.
• Currently employed in the health or human services field and have, or expect to have, managerial or supervisory experience.
• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with a grade point average of at least 3.0 on a 4.0 scale. Allowances may be made when justified by exceptional work experience and letters of recommendation.
• Letter of Interest.
• Two Letters of Recommendation.

Doctor of Health Administration

ÀÏ°ÄÃÅ×ÊÁÏ's Doctor of Health Administration (DHA) is a doctoral program with an emphasis on global health leadership and advanced evidence-based management of healthcare facilities and institutions. The DHA is considered an applied doctorate, which focuses on taking the evidence available in clinical, organizational, and policy areas and using it to directly solve complex problems in healthcare. It will consist of 48 credit hours total - 36 semester hours of didactic coursework and 12 semester hours for the Project. It will be a hybrid format, combining 80% online coursework with 20% on-campus weekend executive seminar sessions.

Admission Criteria

All applicants must have significant experience in clinical care or another health administration related position. A wide variety of related backgrounds could apply. A post-baccalaureate degree or master's degree in the following areas: Master of Health Administration, Master of Public Health, Master of Health Information Technology or a masters in another related clinical field is required.

Each applicant must submit the following:  

• Career Goal Essay: This is a brief essay outlining the candidate's reasons for pursuing doctoral education in health administration, career objectives, and any other information he or she would want the ÀÏ°ÄÃÅ×ÊÁÏ DHA Admission Committee to know.
• Current Resume or Curriculum Vitae: Education and work background; honors; memberships in professional and service organizations; any relevant publications, presentations, or research experience.
• Letters of recommendation: Three letters of recommendation that address the following: 1) Characteristics that make you an ideal candidate for the ÀÏ°ÄÃÅ×ÊÁÏ DHA Program, and 2) Length of time they have known you and in what capacity.
• Official College Transcripts: An official transcript, indicating graduation from a college or university that has been accredited by a recognized U.S. accrediting organization. Competitive candidates should have a minimum graduate GPA of 3.30.
• Test Scores, such as the GRE or GMAT are not required.

Master of Science in Health Informatics

ÀÏ°ÄÃÅ×ÊÁÏ's Master of Science in Health Informatics is designed to prepare individuals for careers that intersect between healthcare delivery, information technology, and health information and analytics. This 33-credit-hour program is primarily online, with an annual workshop on the ÀÏ°ÄÃÅ×ÊÁÏ campus that provides students the opportunity to learn the latest trends in health informatics and network with leaders in this industry. The exponential growth of technology and the availability of health data over the last several years has created a significant demand for jobs that require the application of healthcare data to inform health and medical practices. The job prospects for students in health informatics is extremely promising. Students will be able to pursue careers working with health data, electronic health records, clinical systems, health information standards including privacy, and medical coding applications.

Admission Criteria

All applicants must have a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in any of the following areas of study:  a) a clinical discipline such as nursing, medicine, nutrition, health science, laboratory science, pharmacy, or physical therapy; b) computer science, information technology, information management, or data science/analytics; or c) business, health administration, or related degree.  Prerequisites include undergraduate courses in statistics (ÀÏ°ÄÃÅ×ÊÁÏ equivalent STA 2023 or STA 2014), basic computing (ÀÏ°ÄÃÅ×ÊÁÏ equivalent CGS 1570, CGS 1100), general business such as management or marketing (ÀÏ°ÄÃÅ×ÊÁÏ equivalent MAN 3025, MAR 3203), and a medical terminology course for applicants with non-clinical undergraduate degrees (ÀÏ°ÄÃÅ×ÊÁÏ equivalent HSA 2530).  Students are expected to be proficient in word processing and spreadsheet applications.

Each applicant must submit the following:  

• Personal Statement: This is a brief essay (2-3 pages) outlining the candidate's reasons for pursuing graduate education in health informatics, career objectives, and any other information he or she would want the ÀÏ°ÄÃÅ×ÊÁÏ Health Informatics Admission Committee to know.   
• Resume: Education and work background; honors; memberships in professional, school, and service organizations; etc.  
• Letters of recommendation: Two letters of recommendation that address the following: 1) Characteristics that make you an ideal candidate for the ÀÏ°ÄÃÅ×ÊÁÏ Master of Science in Health Informatics Program, and 2) How a degree in Health Informatics will help you achieve your career goals.     
• Undergraduate Transcripts: An official transcript, indicating graduation from a college or university that has been accredited by a recognized U.S. accrediting organization. Competitive candidates should have at least a 3.0 grade point average in the last 60 credits of undergraduate upper division work. However, the Admission Committee may consider the entire application for admission.   
• Minimum TOEFL Score: Applicants from countries where English is not the official language, or for an applicant whose bachelor’s degree is not from an accredited U.S. institution, must meet University requirements for scores on the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL). A minimum TOEFL score of 500 paper-based (61 internet-based) is required.
• Admission decisions are made based on evaluation of all admission materials. Applicants are assessed primarily by a critical evaluation of their demonstrated academic ability and potential. Consideration is given to candidates who can effectively communicate their motivation for earning an MS in Health Informatics and their potential in the field of health informatics.

Department of Public Health

Master of Public Health Program

The MPH Program is the most widely recognized professional credential for leadership positions in public health. This degree is appropriate for those who wish to pursue careers in epidemiology; in developing, planning, managing, or evaluating health promotion and disease prevention programs; in conducting public health related research; or advocating for public health policy. The ÀÏ°ÄÃÅ×ÊÁÏ MPH Program is aligned with the Council on Education for Public Health’s (CEPH) 22 Foundational Competencies and offers concentrations in Epidemiology and Social & Behavioral Science. MPH graduates will be able to integrate and apply their knowledge to address public health problems and will possess skills and competencies necessary for public health practice in a wide range of public and private institutions. Graduates are typically employed in governmental or non-profit health agencies, health care facilities, or work site wellness programs.

The ÀÏ°ÄÃÅ×ÊÁÏ MPH Program is nationally accredited by the . Graduates are eligible to become Certified in Public Health (CPH) by passing the CPH exam offered by the . Graduates are also eligible to become a Certified Health Education Specialist (CHES) by passing the exam offered by the.

The ÀÏ°ÄÃÅ×ÊÁÏ MPH program is hybrid and requires approximately 50% in person instruction and 50% online instruction. Students spend approximately 1-2 evenings per week on campus. This format makes the Program very accessible to those working full time while still providing meaningful interaction with faculty and peers. The full-time program can be completed in 2 years and the part-time in 3 years (fall, spring, and summer terms).

Admissions Process

MPH Program admissions are handled by the ÀÏ°ÄÃÅ×ÊÁÏ Graduate School. The ÀÏ°ÄÃÅ×ÊÁÏ MPH Program only accepts applications for the fall term of each year. The following information must be submitted to the ÀÏ°ÄÃÅ×ÊÁÏ Graduate School by the published deadline.

Admission Criteria

Minimum admissions requirements for the MPH Program are listed below. Each student shall submit:

• Official transcripts from a U.S. institution accredited by an accepted institutional accreditor or its equivalent from a non-US institution that awarded the bachelor’s degree and master’s degree, if applicable, and transcripts from institutions where any post-baccalaureate and/or graduate credits were earned.
• Letter of intent: 
  • Describe reasons for seeking an MPH degree;
  • short and long-term goals; and
  • what makes you a great candidate for our program.
• Resume
• Two letters of recommendations

NOTE: Students should be aware that admission into any graduate program is granted on a competitive basis. Students meeting minimum requirements may be denied admission based on such factors as program capacity or academic discretion.

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Master of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling

The Clinical Mental Health Counseling degree program is designed to provide comprehensive training for individuals who wish to facilitate counseling with diverse populations in a variety of mental health settings. This program provides students with an intellectually stimulating and supportive environment, which encompasses academic rigor and promotes excellence, ethical and professional integrity, and effective interpersonal communication and therapeutic skills. Curricular experiences include opportunities to explore the life span and social and cultural foundations of behavior; practice empirically supported psychotherapeutic and diagnostic skills; engage in personal growth and self-care; and complete extensive clinical field experiences in order to apply knowledge and skills in professional settings.

The mission of the CMHC program is to train excellent clinical mental health counselors who are culturally competent, community-engaged, ethical, and service-driven. To reach this goal, the program provides individualized mentorship, intentional support, and diverse transformative learning opportunities to train clinicians as scholar practitioners, fierce advocates, and thoughtful leaders in the mental health field.

Upon successful completion of the program, graduates have received the necessary course work to apply for the Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) credential in the state of Florida. The Clinical Mental Health Counseling Program at the ÀÏ°ÄÃÅ×ÊÁÏ is accredited by the Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP).

Admission Criteria

All applicants must have a bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited college or university. No specific undergraduate major is required.

Each applicant must submit the following:

• Complete the ÀÏ°ÄÃÅ×ÊÁÏ online application for graduate admission.
• Pay the ÀÏ°ÄÃÅ×ÊÁÏ $30 application fee.
• Official transcripts from all institutions attended. A GPA of 3.0 on 4.0 scale or higher on all work attempted as an upper division undergraduate student (normally the last 60 hours) and any graduate level work or degree is required. Admission into the CMHC program is competitive and often exceeds the minimum GPA requirement.
• Letter of Intent: Your responses should be typewritten, double spaced,12-point font, and should not exceed 2 pages: (1) What motivates you to pursue a degree in clinical mental health counseling at ÀÏ°ÄÃÅ×ÊÁÏ? (2) Describe your work and/or volunteer experiences in a helping role (3) What are your short-term and long-term educational, research, and professional goals?
• Resume: Your professional resume should summarize your education, employment, and volunteer work history related to mental health counseling, research activities, and any counseling-related presentations, or poster sessions you have facilitated at professional conferences.
• Two references are required. References consist of completion of a required brief applicant rating form with the option of submitting a letter. It is preferable to have at least one reference from a current or previous professor. Other references can be from counseling professionals, employers, supervisors, or an individual who can recommend your suitability for graduate study and for the profession of clinical mental health counseling.

**An interview is also required. On-site interviews are preferred; however, video conferencing or telephone interviews may be conducted for applicants living outside of the greater Jacksonville area.

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Department of Clinical and Applied Movement Sciences