Want to become a school counselor or clinical mental health counselor?

Want to become a school counselor or clinical mental health counselor? Keep reading … 😊 

Now accepting applications for the School Counseling and Clinical Mental Health Counseling programs. Some quick facts about the FGCU counseling graduate programs and our graduates: There are more school counseling and clinical mental health counseling jobs available in Southwest Florida right now than we have available professionals. Most of our graduates are hired before they even graduate! All of our students seeking jobs are hired within 3 months of graduation -- most before graduation, some right afterward. The FGCU graduate program in school counseling is Department of Education approved. Both the school counseling and clinical mental health counseling programs are nationally accredited (CACREP). Typically, students attend their courses in the early evenings so you would not have to quit your day job. Several of our courses are "blended" or "hybrid." This means that some traditional in-person classes are replaced by online learning activities. This way, we can take advantage of the best features of both in-person and online learning. The Department of Counseling also offers a certificate in Relationship and Family Counseling. School Counseling: Graduates from this program work in public and private schools that serve PK-12 students, and some work in postsecondary institutions, including career and technical centers, special training programs for youth, colleges, and universities. Clinical Mental Health Counseling: Graduates from this program work in community agencies, mental health settings, and private practices after graduation, and most seek and achieve licensure. The Department includes an on-campus counseling center as well as funds for student professional development opportunities. Learn more about the School Counseling degree here: https://www.fgcu.edu/mariebcollege/counseling/schoolcounseling-ma Learn more about the Clinical Mental Health Counseling degree here: https://www.fgcu.edu/mariebcollege/counseling/clinicalmentalhealthcounseling-ma The deadline to apply is February 1 of each year, although students are encouraged to start early. Applications will be considered for admission on a space-available basis to qualified applicants beyond the deadline. Applications are reviewed by the Admissions Committee, and interviews are scheduled between February 10th and March 15th. Initial notices of acceptance, deferred decisions, or denial of admission are mailed by the first week in April. If you have any questions, feel free to email us! Department of Counseling   Marieb College of Health & Human Services  Florida Gulf Coast University   rsabella@fgcu.edu