Overview

The Professional Counseling Psychology program at Florida International University offers students a solid foundation in psychology and opportunities for specializing in a range of clinical problems and diverse populations, with learning through faculty-guided mentorship and supervised clinical training.

The program is designed to provide instruction and training for advanced study in psychology and prepare students to become professional Licensed Mental Health Counselors (LMHCs) in the state of Florida. Students are trained to use scientific and applied behavioral science theories, methods, techniques, and evidence-based treatments for the purpose of describing, preventing, and treating psychological problems, enhancing mental health and human development.

Features

This program consists of 60 credits of graduate study that leads to a Master of Science in Psychology and eligibility to become a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) in the state of Florida.

Students further develop an area of specialization in the field of counseling psychology, acquiring expertise with particular problems and populations through independent study and research with individual faculty members. Students are trained to use various methods in examining and implementing evidence-based treatments in counseling psychology and psychotherapy that have a significant impact on maladaptive and adaptive functioning.

Students in the program have access to a wide range of research facilities and resources, including academic computer facilities; two libraries; laboratory facilities; affiliation with faculty members across FIU and at other local universities; and affiliations with local businesses, government agencies and social service organizations.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Developmental Research Methods for Counselors

Advanced Case Conceptualization

Applied Lifespan Developmental Psychology

Advanced Psychopathology

Diagnosis & Treatment of Sexual Disorders

Career Development in Adolescence & Adulthood

Psychological Methods of Program Evaluation

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-08-26 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-02-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

60 SCH

Delivered

Blended

Campus Location

Miami, United States

Disciplines

Psychology Counselling Psychology View 770 other Masters in Counselling Psychology in United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

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Other requirements

General requirements

GPA: 3.0 in the last 60 credits of upper-level work. Students with non-psychology majors may apply for admission if they have completed specific courses
GRE: Required; scores on the verbal and quantitative sections of the GRE General Test, taken within the previous five years, are required of all applicants. There is no minimum score required.
Letters of Recommendation: Required; 3 letters evaluating the applicant’s potential for graduate work. The University Graduate School offers a recommendation form, though this is not required. Letters should be written on letterhead or stationery
CV or Resume: Required; include previous experience, education, honors, awards, interests, community service and achievements
Two Academic Writing Samples: Required; one must be academic, and the other may be work-related
Video Statement of Intent: Required

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

19014 USD / year

≈ 19014 USD / year
Out-of-State

19014 USD / year

≈ 19014 USD / year
Domestic

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In-State

8202 USD / year

≈ 8202 USD / year

Living costs

Miami

United States

1508 - 2603 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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