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Mental Health Counseling Track (M.A.)

Graduate Studies

Department of Child, Family and Community Sciences

The Master of Arts (M.A.) in Counselor Education, Mental Health Counseling Track, is designed to educate and prepare individuals interested in working as mental health counselors in community mental health settings, institutions, hospitals, schools, and private practice. Nationally accredited by the Council for the Accreditation of Counseling and Related Education Programs (CACREP), the program meets all requirements as outlined by the Florida Department of Medical Quality Assurance for licensure as a Mental Health Counselor. This program emphasizes the blending of research and theory with practical applied experience. It also emphasizes and reflects the urban and multicultural nature of our community, as well as general trends within specified counseling fields. The program involves intensive field work with accompanying seminars.

For additional information, please consult with the Counselor Education Program website at: http://www.ucfcounselored.org

Mental Health Counseling Track (M.A.) Program Coordinator:
K. Dayle Jones, Ph.D., LMHC, NCC
Office: ED 322 T
Phone: 407-823-2401



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The College of Graduate Studies provides leadership for and administers policies on graduate education at the University of Central Florida. Student Services in the College of Graduate Studies includes graduate admissions, student records, thesis and dissertation support, graduate fellowships, and other activities, programs, and services to provide an excellent experience for UCF graduate students from inquiry to graduation.

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