Clinical Mental Health Counseling (CACREP) – Florida

Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC)

Florida requires applicants for this licensure have a master’s accredited by CACREP or MPCAC, with 60 credit hours. One Human Sexuality class is required, which is not built into this program. Students can meet this requirement by taking COUC 610 as an elective.

Required Coursework:

• Counseling Theories and Practice
• Human Growth and Development
• Diagnosis and Treatment of Psychopathology
• Human Sexuality
• Group Theories and Practice
• Individual Evaluation and Assessment
• Career and Lifestyle Assessment
• Research and Program Evaluation
• Social and Cultural Foundations
• Substance Abuse
• Legal, Ethical, and Professional Standards Issues
• Practicum: At least 700 hours of clinical practicum, internship, or field experience

https://floridasmentalhealthprofessions.gov/licensed-mental-health-counselor/