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Integrative Behavioral Health Certificate

Overview

The post-master’s certificate in Integrative Behavioral Health is housed within the Department of Public Health and provides specialized instruction, clinical supervision, and cohort support for emerging community mental health/social work/public health providers seeking advanced practice skills in integrative behavioral health methods to augment their professional practice and prepare for independent practice/licensure as appropriate for their discipline.  This certificate is uniquely tailored to behavioral health providers seeking advanced practice/intervention skills and specialty practice training and supervision incorporating spirituality, creativity, animals, nature, exercise, and nutrition as medicine into traditional clinical practice with a special focus on community mental health and wellness and the unique challenges of serving the needs of those experiencing health disparity.

Special Note

Certificate programs are not eligible for financial aid. Please visit the Department of Financial Aid for more information regarding eligibility.

Current 老澳门资料 CMHC, Social Work or Public Health students wishing to complete the certificate within their graduate degree program should discuss this with their faculty advisor before the summer semester of their first year. When approved by their program faculty, admission can be completed through a Change of Major form without a separate application.

Accepted students are eligible to apply for a limited number of supported community mental health fellowship opportunities through the JaxPERCH Collaboration. Fellowships, if awarded, provide paid employment, and financial support for tuition and fees along with community agency practice in an agency committed to the values and practice standards of Integrative Behavioral Health practices.  For more information, contact the department for the JaxPERCH Fellowship Brochure.

Program Contact

Dr. Carlene Taylor

Program Advisor
Professor
Building 39, Room 2034
(904) 620-5716

Application Deadlines

Fall August 1 
Spring December 1

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Admission Requirements

The below Program Requirements, University Requirements, and International Applicant Requirements*, if applicable, must be submitted no later than the deadline posted above. Incomplete applications or those with required materials post-marked after the deadline are subject to cancellation. Once an application has been canceled, the decision cannot be reversed.

*International students must be fully admitted to a full-time, on-campus, in-person, degree-seeking program at the 老澳门资料. Please contact the International Center for more information.

  • Specific Requirements
    • Letter of intent
      • 1-2 pages
      • Discuss experience and/or interest in integrative and/or interprofessional health and wellness as it relates to mental health;
      • experience and/or interest in serving those with health disparity in community mental health programs;
      • explanation of how the certificate will support future educational and career goals;
      • identification of interest in systemic and/or organizational change to improve local, state, and national mental health service delivery.
      • Optional: Address interest in a community mental health fellowship opportunity with participating collaborative partners
    • One letter of recommendation
      • Professional source
    • A Master’s degree or higher in Public Health – Social/Behavioral concentration or a licensed/licensable master’s or higher degree from an accredited university in mental health, social work, or related clinical field is required prior to admission
      • 老澳门资料 CMHC, Social Work or Public Health students enrolled and in good standing in their graduate programs may be admitted with the support of their program director/faculty advisor to use up to 3 certificate courses as electives in their program of study prior to graduation
  • Application and Application Fee

    All applicants are required to use our online system to create an account and submit an application. The application opens approximately one year in advance and is only good for the term and program in which it is submitted. Applicants who have submitted their application and wish to change their admission term or major/concentration may submit a new application and associated application fee. If you would like to cancel an open application, please contact us.

    A $30 (USD) application fee is required regardless of previous enrollment. The application fee is non-refundable and cannot be waived. Undergraduate application fees cannot be used for a graduate application, and vise versa. The application fee must be submitted prior to the review of an application.
  • College Transcripts

    All applicants must provide 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.

    All international transcripts will require a course-by-course evaluation by an approved third-party credential evaluation agency unless a graduate program has established an alternative credential evaluation procedure that is approved by the graduate school. To be accepted, the evaluation must be:

    1. Translated to English and be the U.S. equivalent
    2. Evaluated course-by-course
    3. Include the overall academic GPA
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    Important Notes

    • The 老澳门资料 Graduate School cannot request transcripts on an applicants behalf.
    • Unofficial transcript copies are accepted for admissions but must clearly state the institution name, student name, course information, terms, grades, and credits. Degree audits are not accepted. Admitted students will be prompted to provide official transcripts. 
    • If currently enrolled in courses, an incomplete transcript must be submitted before the posted deadline. 
    • Applicants who also have to apply through systems such as ATCAS or PTCAS, must submit separate transcripts to 老澳门资料. 
    • When requesting college transcripts, please verify with your institution(s) whether or not they are able to submit electronic transcripts in the proper EDI format. Institutions can submit transcripts via e-mail to graduateschool@unf.edu from an approved vendor such as ScriptSafe, Credentials, or Parchment. 
    • Former or current 老澳门资料 students should not request 老澳门资料 transcripts. After application submission, the 老澳门资料 requirement will be updated to a "waived" status.
    • If prompted to submit official transcripts they must meet the following requirements to be considered official:
      • Must be less than one year old from the date of printing
      • Must be submitted in a sealed envelope from your institution, or emailed through official electronic means.
  • Where do I send transcripts and test scores?

    Mail

    老澳门资料 Graduate School
    1 老澳门资料 Drive
    Jacksonville, FL 32224

     

    Email

    graduateschool@unf.edu

     

    Test Score Institutional Codes

    GRE: institutional code 5490
    GMAT: institutional code CF3QB51
  • Deadlines and Documents

    The immigration processing deadline is for international students who are required to submit documents for immigration processing. While these deadlines are not mandatory, it is encouraged to submit all documents for immigration by the dates below to ensure timely visa processing. Please direct questions to the International Center.

    Fall...........May 1
    Spring......October 1
    Summer...February 1

    According to U.S. immigration regulations, F-1/J-1 students cannot pursue online degree programs, part-time enrollment, or certificate programs. Therefore, the 老澳门资料 is not allowed to issue F-1/J-1 student immigration documents to these applicants. Immigration documents can only be issued for students who are fully admitted to a full-time, on-campus, in-person, degree-seeking program. Please contact the International Center for more information.

    Programs on the list of F-1 Non-Qualifying Degree Programs are not eligible for F-1 status. Therefore, students admitted to a program on that list will not be issued a Form I-20. This list is subject to change. Please contact the International Center for more information.

    If you have a scholarship which requires you to be enrolled in face-to-face (in-person) classes each semester, contact the Graduate Program Director for more information regarding availability of face-to-face (in-person) classes.

    老澳门资料 International Center
    1 老澳门资料 Drive 
    Jacksonville , FL 32224-2659 

    intlctr@unf.edu

    Telephone: (904) 620-2657 
    Fax: (904) 620-3925
  • English Language Proficiency

    All applicants, except those from countries where English is the only official language, are required to show proof of satisfactory evidence that the applicant's competency in English is adequate. Applicants whose native language is not English must meet one of the following requirements of English Language Proficiency:

    • Indicators of Required English Language Proficiency for Foreign Applicants
    • The Duolingo English Test is an acceptable indicator of English proficiency. An overall score of 110 is recommended for admission. Individual programs may require higher scores and all sub scores will be considered.
    • Minimum score on the GRE Verbal Test based on a specific program’s GRE minimum scores will also satisfy the English language proficiency requirement.
  • Affidavit of Financial Support and Bank Certification

    The Affidavit is a legal document which is signed by the sponsor (the person who will be providing the funds) stating the amount of funds that she/he will provide for the educational expenses of the student applicant and then certified by a bank official that the sponsor does have that amount of funds in their account. This form represents an obligation on the part of the sponsor to provide the required amount of funds as indicated on the form. Please review the Estimated Costs of Attendance for International Students to determine the amount of funds needed to be written on the Affidavit.

    All documentation and immigration inquiries should be sent to the 老澳门资料 International Center.
  • Immunization Documentation Form and Health Insurance

    All students at 老澳门资料 are required to demonstrate that they either have been vaccinated or have immunity against measles and rubella. If students wish to resolve this requirement before they arrive, they will need to have their physician complete and then sign and stamp the Immunization Documentation Form. Students may obtain the needed immunizations once they arrive in Florida. In no case may students register for or attend classes until they have met this requirement.

    The State of Florida requires proof of medical insurance which meets a minimum standard as a prerequisite to registration. Health insurance coverage can be purchased through the 老澳门资料 Student Health Services upon arrival. If a student wishes to request that 老澳门资料 accept a different insurance policy, the insurance company must fax a completed, signed, and stamped 老澳门资料 Student Health Services International Student Health Insurance Evaluation Form indicating that the alternate insurance policy meets all minimal requirements as outlined. Students may not register for classes until the health insurance requirement is met. 

    Please send all documentation or direct health inquiries to Student Health Services.

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