Masters of Counseling

CACREP specialized practice areas offered

Clinical Mental Health Counseling: The CMHC specialization prepares graduates in the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of mental health disorders by addressing emotional, cognitive, and behavioral processes with an integrated counseling approach.

Program delivery types, including geographic locations

The Master’s of Counseling Program provides digital delivery as an online program with synchronous courses. The Department of Counseling is located in the building of Nursing and Health Sciences on Bethune-Cookman University campus.

Accreditation status

The Department of Counseling is currently in the initial phase of the Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP) accreditation process.

Counselor education program faculty with full-time appointments

• Dr. Sheila Davis: Department Chair, Assistant Professor
  • contact information:
    • Office: Nursing & Health Sciences Building: L205
    • Phone: (386) 481-2559
    • Email: davissh@cookman.edu
  • Courses taught
    • CON 620 Group Dynamics & Counseling
    • CON 627 Facilitation Skills & Counseling Techniques
    • CON 613 Theories of Counseling
    • CON 617 Human Lifespan & Development
    • CON 642 Theories of Personality
  • CV: Davis Curriculum Vitae

• Dr. Princess Lanclos: Program Manager, Clinical Coordinator, Assistant Professor
  • Contact information:
    • Office: Nursing & Health Sciences Building: L210
    • Phone: (386) 481-2126
    • Email: lanclosp@cookman.edu
  • Courses taught
    • CON 615 Practicum
    • CON 640 Internship: Mental Health
    • CON 650 Internship: Mental Health
    • CON 660 Internship: Mental Health
    • CON 630 Research Methodology
    • CON 632 Evaluation & Assessment
    • CON 657 Drug Education, Prevention, and Intervention
    • CON 621 Foundations of Trauma
  • CV: Lanclos Curriculum Vitae

• Dr. Denise Lewis
  • Contact information:
    • Office: Nursing & Health Sciences Building: L208
    • Phone:
    • Email:
  • Courses taught
    • CON 647 Vocational Counseling & Career Development
    • CON 653 Diagnosis & Treatment Planning
    • CON 652 Behavioral Pathology
    • CON 638 Marriage, Family, and Sex Therapy
    • CON 618 Clinical Interventions in Treatment
    • CON 600 Professional Orientation and Ethics
    • CON 622 Counseling Diverse Populations
  • CV: Lewis Curriculum Vitae

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To be considered for admission into the Master’s of Counseling Program at Bethune Cookman University, applicants must meet the following requirements:

• Hold a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution.
• Submit a completed application form, including official transcripts from all previous institutions attended.
• Provide a professional resume or curriculum vitae.
• Submit a personal statement describing career goals and reasons for pursuing a Master's in Counseling degree.
• Provide three letters of recommendation: 2 letters from academia and 1 personal or employer
• GPA of at least 3.0 on a 4.0 scale; Students may be admitted on probation if GPA is less than a 3.0 (2.5-2.9). If the student maintains a minimum 3.0 GPA for the 1st term, they can be removed from probation status.
• GRE is not required.
• Master’s of Counseling Program Admissions Criteria

Minimum degree requirements

• Hold a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution.
• GPA of at least 3.0 on a 4.0 scale; Students may be admitted on probation if GPA is less than a 3.0 (2.5-2.9). If the student maintains a minimum 3.0 GPA for the 1st term, they can be removed from probation status.

Graduate Program Tuition Cost per Credit Hour: $750

*The cost for students who are active-duty military is $250 per credit hour

Students who exceed 15 credit hours will be charged an additional $750 per credit hour for each credit that exceeds 15.

Active-duty military students are not assessed fees.

For your financial needs please go to the Financial Aid website.

The Master's of Counseling program requires core coursework in foundations of counseling, theory and techniques, evaluation and assessment, human development, research methodology, and group counseling. Students receive additional training in the specialized area of Clinical Mental Health Counseling and complete supervised professional practice experiences in practicum and internship. Upon completing the Master's degree, all students will be able to:

• Demonstrate knowledge in major counseling and learning theories, personality interpretation, and developmental issues.
• Develop and apply essential counseling skills in individual and group counseling settings.
• Describe the influence of the social and cultural context on client and counselor worldview, experiences, and behaviors.
• Apply multicultural and social justice counseling competencies in counseling practice.
• Define the roles and responsibilities of professional counselors and demonstrate knowledge of legal and ethical obligations to the profession and the public.
• Identify what it means to be a counseling professional and develop skills to advocate for the profession.
• Develop a personal philosophy of counseling.
• Recognize conditions and needs specific to their practice setting, and develop advocacy skills to address institutional and social barriers that impede access, equity, and success for clients.

Program Handbooks & Forms

• Master’s of Counseling students are expected to review program handbooks, policies, and procedures and be familiar with the handbooks and forms provided by Bethune-Cookman University’s Department of Counseling. Newly admitted students are also encouraged to read the Association for Counselor Education and Supervision (ACES) resource: "Nine Tips for Thriving in a Master's Program."
• Master’s of Counseling Program's Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion
• Master’s of Counseling Student Handbook

Practicum & Internship

The Master’s of Counseling program requires supervised professional practice training experiences in the form of a 100-hour counseling practicum and 900-hour counseling internship. Students should consult the Master’s Practicum and Internship Manual for more information on the expectations and experience. The Practicum and Internship Coordinator is Dr. Princess Lanclos

• Master’s of Counseling Practicum & Internship Handbook