MA in MENTAL HEALTH COUNSELING
Miami, FL | North Lauderdale, FL
Pursue the Credentials and Become Professional Counselor
While all colleges expect you to choose a program, TIU-Florida invites you to find God’s calling in your life. A career in counseling is more than just a profession; it is a mission that changes lives and makes a lasting impact in the lives of your clients.
The MA in Clinical Mental Health Counseling program helps you understand the latest theories, research, and tools which will help you prevent, diagnose, and treat mental health disorders. At TIU-Florida, you will also receive a faith-based education with Christian values and biblical truth infused into all of your coursework. We will prepare you to be the counselor God has called you to be. You will be empowered to help your clients cope with their daily struggles, find solutions, and overcome their greatest obstacles, so that they can live healthier lives!
MA in Mental Health Counseling
| Core Courses | 6 hours | |
| Course | Title | Credits |
| ID 5001 | Foundations for Integrative Thought | 3 hours |
| ID 5002 | Foundations for Cultural Engagement | 3 hours |
| Required Counseling Courses | 27 hours | |
| MH 5210 | Counseling Skills Training | 3 hours |
| MH 5310 | Counseling Theories | 3 hours |
| MH 6110 | Career Counseling | 3 hours |
| MH 6130 | Group Counseling | 3 hours |
| MH 6520 | Human Growth and Development | 3 hours |
| MH 6710 | Psychology and Theology | 3 hours |
| MH 6720 | Ethics & Issues in Counseling | 3 hours |
| MH 7210 | Psychological Testing | 3 hours |
| MH 7900 | Psychological Research Methods | 3 hours |
| Total Core and Required Counseling Courses | 33 hours | |
| Concentration (Select one of the two concentrations listed below) | 21-27 hours | |
| Total Hours | 54-60 hours |
Concentrations
Mental Health Counseling (60 credits)
| Required Concentration Courses | 24 hours | |
| MH 5400 | Foundations of Mental Health Counseling | 3 hours |
| MH 5120 | Substance Abuse Counseling | 3 hours |
| MH 6015 | Community Counseling | 3 hours |
| MH 6610 | Human Sexuality | 3 hours |
| MH 6650 | Multicultural Issues in Counseling | 3 hours |
| MH 7450 | Psychopathology | 3 hours |
| Participation in Group Counseling Experience: | ||
| MH 7961 | Internship in Counseling I | 3 hours |
| MH 7962 | Internship in Counseling II | 3 hours |
| Concentration Elective (Select one of the following) | 3 hours | |
| MH 5140 | Principles of Guidance and Counseling | 3 hours |
| MH 6530 | Child & Adolescent Counseling | 3 hours |
| MH 6625 | Theoretical Foundations of Marriage & Family Therapy | 3 hours |
| MH 7140 | Crisis Counseling | 3 hours |
| MH 7950 | Counseling Practicum | 3 hours |
| MH 6710 | Psychology and Theology | 3 hours |
| MH 7963 | Advanced Counseling Practicum | 3 hours |
| MH 8000 | Current Studies in Counseling and Psychology | 1-3 hours |
| Core and Required Counseling Courses (See course list above) | 33 hours | |
| Total Hours With Concentration | 60 hours |
Guidance and Counseling (54 credits)
| Required Concentration Courses | 18 hours | |
| MH 5140 | Principles of Guidance and Counseling | 3 hours |
| MH 5145 | School Consultation Procedures | 3 hours |
| MH 6140 | Counseling Exceptional and At-Risk Children | 3 hours |
| MH 6530 | Child & Adolescent Counseling | 3 hours |
| Participation in Group Counseling Experience: | ||
| MH 6911 | Guidance & Counseling Practicum I | 3 hours |
| MH 6912 | Guidance & Counseling Practicum II | 3 hours |
| Concentration Elective (Select one of the following) | 3 hours | |
| MH 5120 | Substance Abuse Counseling | 3 hours |
| MH 6015 | Community Counseling | 3 hours |
| MH 6610 | Human Sexuality | 3 hours |
| MH 6625 | Theoretical Foundations of Marriage & Family Therapy | 3 hours |
| MH 6650 | Multicultural Issues in Counseling | 3 hours |
| Core and Required Counseling Courses (See course list above) | 33 hours | |
| Total Hours With Concentration | 54 hours |
Capstone Option for Students Not Pursuing Licensure
| Course | Title | Credits |
| MH 7480 | Counseling Psychology Capstone Integrative Paper | 3 hours |
| MH 7478 | Counseling Psychology Capstone Project | 3 hours |
| MH 7985 | Counseling Psychology Thesis | 3 hours |
| MH 7910 | Advanced Research Methods | 3 hours |
| MH 7969 | International Counseling Experience | 3 hours |
“Attending TIU–Florida has been an amazing experience for me. In fact, TIU has intensified my awareness of my purpose in life, which is to provide hope for the hopeless.”
Donald Jones, ‘16
MA in Counseling Psychology
Graduates from the MA in Mental Health Counseling program will be able to:
- Integrate a biblical worldview with professional counseling theory and practice
- Work as a school counselor or become a mental health therapist
- Apply proven techniques to help people struggling with anxiety, depression, and other mental health disorders.
Our small class sizes allow TIU’s experienced faculty to help you succeed in accomplishing your dreams. Mental health issues are increasing and good counselors are in demand–jobs are waiting for trained professionals.
- Evening and weekend classes for working adults
- New classes begin in May, so contact us TODAY
- Earn a degree that makes a lasting difference
With this degree from TIU-Florida, you can have a transformative influence in people’s lives. This program can prepare you to become a mental health professional who helps hurting people find hope and healing.
“I was looking for a school to get my credentials as a counselor, and TIU-Florida was the only place that didn’t treat me like a number.”
Marsha Wilson ‘15
MA in Mental Health Counseling
“I’m shocked to see how much I use my degree from TIU-Florida every single week.”
Eddie Copeland ’11
MA in Mental Health Counseling
Courses like these will impact your life as you prepare to help others:
- Foundations for Cultural Engagement
- Counseling Skills Training
- Counseling Theories
- Career Counseling
- Group Counseling
- Psychology and Theology
- Human Growth and Development
- Ethics & Issues in Counseling
- Psychological Testing
- Psychological Research Methods
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