Our Master of Science in Psychology with a major in Professional Counseling Psychology prepares research-informed future therapists, counselors and consultants for the independent and licensed professional practice of counseling, psychotherapy and program evaluation. Our program offers students a solid foundation in psychology and opportunities for specializing in a range of clinical problems and diverse populations, with learning through faculty-guided mentorship and supervised clinical training.
The program is designed to provide instruction and training for advanced study in psychology and prepare students to become professional Licensed Mental Health Counselors (LMHCs) in Florida. Students are trained to use scientific and applied behavioral science theories, methods, techniques, and evidence-based treatments for the purpose of describing, preventing, and treating psychological problems, enhancing mental health and human development.
Students may pursue this program in a hybrid or fully online format.
Applicants must apply to either the hybrid OR the fully online program. Only Florida residents are eligible for admission to the online program. See program structure or contact pcp@fiu.edu for more information.
Our courses and clinical training are aligned to the current training requirements needed for licensure as a Mental health Counselor in the State of Florida. Beginning July 1, 2025, an applicant must have a master’s degree from a program that is accredited by the Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP), the Masters in Psychology and Counseling Accreditation Council (MPCAC), or an equivalent accrediting body which consists of at least 60 semester hours to apply for licensure. Our program is currently under review for accreditation by the Masters in Psychology and Counseling Accreditation Council (MPCAC).
Most admissions questions are answered on our Admissions page and the associated FAQs. Our program holds two types of group pre-admissions advising sessions monthly to provide assistance and answer applicant questions.
1. Virtual Information Sessions with program faculty and the Office of Graduate Admissions.
2. Virtual Applicant Office Hours with program faculty.
Please use the link below to sign up for one of our monthly virtual information sessions: https://s.visitdays.com/fiu/ci/txgtxfnnvp
Individualized pre-admissions advising sessions are not available. Please send admissions and application questions to pcp@fiu.edu.
Program Contact
Please send admissions questions to pcp@fiu.edu.
Contact Us
Department of Psychology
pcp@fiu.edu
MMC: 11200 SW 8th Street, DM 256
Miami, FL 33199
Tel: 305-348-2880
Fax: 305-348-3879