Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University

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1 TALLAHASSEE, FLORIDA Excellence With Caring TELEPHONE: (850) FAX: (850) COLLEGE OF EDUCATION DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATIONAL LEADERSHIP AND HUMAN SERVICES Dear Applicant: We are delighted that you are interested in graduate study at Florida A&M University. Students enrolled in the Master s Degree in Counselor Education include men and women of the diverse educational and cultural backgrounds. Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University offers a full curriculum which meets the State of Florida requirements for licensure as a Mental Health Counselor. Practicum and internship opportunities are typically available during normal business hours, so students should prepare for this career transition early. Our sixty credit hour program emphasizes both didactic and affective experiences which culminate in the Master s of Education degree. An overarching theme of Mental Health Counseling Program curriculum is critical thinking as it relates to understanding the unique experiences and counseling needs of all people, especially low-income and African-American individuals, groups, families, and populations. In addition, the program adheres to the Council of Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Program (CACREP) standards. Licensure in Mental Health Counseling affords the greatest flexibility in the job market for those who desire a career in providing clinical services at the Master s level. Individuals may choose to work for private or public agencies and always have the option of self-employment. Our challenging curriculum and 1,000 hours of practicum and internship experience prepare students to work in a variety of settings. The Program utilizes a rolling admissions format. All applicants must have a 3.0 G.P.A. or higher for the last sixty hours of undergraduate work attempted and a combined score (verbal and quantitative) of 1,000 or higher on the Graduate record Exam (GRE). For additional information about the Mental Health Track of the Counselor Education Program, please contact Dr. Yolanda Bogan at [email protected] or at (850) Sincerely, Yolanda K. H. Bogan, Ph.D. Dr. Yolanda K. H. Bogan University Supervisor, Mental Health Track

2 TALLAHASSEE, FLORIDA Excellence With Caring TELEPHONE: (850) FAX: (850) COLLEGE OF EDUCATION DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATIONAL LEADERSHIP AND HUMAN SERVICES Dear Applicant: Thank you for your interest in the Masters Degree in Counselor Education at Florida A & M University. In order to be considered for admissions, you must submit an application for admission and official undergraduate or graduate transcript(s) to the School of Graduate Studies. Application deadlines are March 15 th (Summer Semester), April 1 st (Fall Semester), and November 1 st (Spring Semester. The mailing address for your application for admission and transcript(s) is: Florida A & M University The School of Graduate Studies 400 Tucker Hall Tallahassee, FL In order to complete your file, you must submit the items listed below to the Masters Degree Program Coordinator in the. The items listed below are essential to be considered for admissions. Official GRE Score (completed within the last 5 years) CLAST Scores or General Knowledge Exam (preferred) Student Contact Information Three(3) Letters of Recommendation Letter of Intention to Major in Counselor Education Resume Letter of Understanding Regarding Certification Requirements The Program Coordinator s mailing address is: Dr. Mary Moore, Program Coordinator Florida A & M University 308 GEC-B Tallahassee, FL If you require additional information or have any questions, please contact me at (850) Thank you in advance for your interest in Florida A & M University. Sincerely, Mary Moore Mary Moore, PhD Program Coordinator, Counselor Education Masters Program Note: All documents become the property of the institution and will be retained for one application cycle.

3 College of Education Masters in Counselor Education Tuition and Fee Information In-State $ Out-State $ ADDITIONAL FEES HEALTH FEE (6 hours or more) $59.00 TRANSPORTATION FEE $50.00 (Fall & Spring) $25.00 (Summer) ID FEE $5.00 (Not charged in Summer) REPEAT SURCHARGE $ Regular Courses $ C-Prep Courses LATE REGISTRATION $ LATE PAYMENT FEE $ ORIENTATION FEE $25.00 MATERIALS & SUPPLY FEE $ (Applicable Courses)

4 Florida A & M University College of Education Gore Education Complex 308B Tallahassee, FL Contact Information Interim Chair, Dr. Trinetia Respress [email protected] Location: 308 GEC-B Master s Degree Program in Counselor Education Coordinator, Dr. Mary Moore [email protected] Location: 308 GEC-B Office of Graduate Studies and Research 400 Tucker Hall Dean: Dr. Chanta Haywood Phone /3315 Fax: Office of the Registrar Registrar: Ms. Wade 112 Foote Hilyer Administration Center (FHAC) Phone: Fax: Hotline for official Transcripts: Office of Student Financial Aid Special Assistant to the President: Mr. James McMillan: 101 Foote Hilyer Administration Center (FHAC) Phone: / Graduate Record Examination Information and Registration

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