Public Invited to Learn About FGCU Counseling Programs at Orientation Meeting

For information contact the department:

Phone: 239-745-4273

Email: counselingprogram@fgcu.edu

FORT MYERS, FL   Prospective students interested in Florida Gulf Coast University's Clinical Mental Health Counseling or School Counseling programs are encouraged to attend the Fall 2019 Informational meeting from 5:30 p.m. to 6:45 p.m., Monday, August 26, 2019 in Merwin Hall, Room 231.

     The Master of Arts degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling prepares students for licensure as clinical mental health counselors. Graduates work in a variety of community, social service, and private arenas.

     The Master of Arts program in School Counseling prepares students for certification as school counselors. Graduates in school counseling are prepared to work in preK 12 educational settings.

     Goals for both programs are reflective of national standards and include the development of professional competence, respect for clients/students, self awareness, individual growth, professional identity, an effective professional philosophy, and research orientation. Goals unique to FGCU include accountability, advocacy, technological literacy, professional leadership, and field based learning. 

     Both programs are accredited by the Council for the Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (http://www.cacrep.org/). In addition, the School Counseling program is approved by the Florida Department of Education.

     For more information, contact the Department of Counseling, Marieb College of Health Professions & Human Services, by phone at 239-745-4273 or via email at counselingprogram@fgcu.edu. You can visit the Counseling Department's website at http://www.fgcu.edu/mariebcollege/Counseling/ to learn more.

Applications for the Fall 2020 class are due February 1, so it isn't too early to start thinking about next year.

Please RSVP online by visiting http://bit.ly/orientation-rsvp 

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