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Masters of Counseling

The Master of Science in Counseling (M.S.) program is specifically designed to equip counselors with the necessary skills and knowledge to excel as counselors at the master's degree level. The mission of the Department of Counseling is to train counseling professionals by utilizing the highest standards set by state and national licensing/certifying boards. Highly qualified faculty design and deliver counseling programs through digital delivery. The counseling degree program delivers graduate education and a professional licensure track for those students seeking to obtain a license as a mental health counselor. The program seeks qualified students from various populations. The department offers a Master of Science in Counseling in the area of Clinical Mental Health Counseling. Students must complete a minimum of 60 credits to be eligible for the master’s degree and for licensure purposes.

Students and faculty in the Master’s of Counseling program are guided by the American Counseling Association Code of Ethics and are committed to the ethical practice of counseling. In the classroom, fieldwork, and extracurricular activities, we acknowledge and value the diverse backgrounds and perspectives of our students, faculty, site supervisors, and clients. We believe that an emphasis on diversity, inclusion, and advocacy strengthens the learning experiences of all.

Please review the Master’s of Counseling program's commitment to diversity and inclusion to learn more about our values.

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 完美体育官网 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 and Counseling
      • CON 627 Facilitation Skills and Counseling Techniques
    • 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 I
      • CON 650 Internship II
      • CON 660 Internship III
      • CON 630 Research Methodology
    • CV: Lanclos Curriculum Vitae
  • Dr. Denise Lewis
    • Contact information:
    • Courses taught
      • CON 600 Professional Orientation & Ethics
      • CON 618 Clinical Interventions in Treatment
      • CON 622 Counseling Diverse Populations
      • CON, 638 Marriage, Family, and Sex Therapy
      • CON 653 Diagnosis and Treatment Planning
      • CON 632 Evaluation and Assessment
      • CON 617 Human Lifespan and Development
    • CV: Lewis Curriculum Vitae
  • Dr. Mona Robinson
    • Courses taught
      • CON 647 Vocational Psychology and Career Development
      • CON 657 Drug Education, Prevention, and Intervention
      • CON 652 Behavioral Pathology
      •  CON 613 Theories of Counseling
      •  CON 621 Foundations of Trauma
      •  CON 642 Theories of Personality
    • CV: Lewis Curriculum Vitae

For more information, contact:

Dr. Sheila Davis
Department of Counseling, Department Chair
Nursing & Health Sciences
Office: Nursing & Health Sciences Building: L205
Phone: (386) 481-2559
Email:davissh@cookman.edu

To be considered for admission into the Master’s of Counseling Program at 完美体育官网 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.

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.