The Career Counseling program at Florida State University offers students and professionals an opportunity to gain advanced understanding and training in being a counselor as well as specialized knowledge in the realm of career. On the way to earning a career counseling degree, youll discover the interaction between theory, practice, and research.<br>As one of the premier career counseling programs, national accreditation with the Council of Accredited Counseling and Related Programs (CACREP) for over 25 years, you can look forward to exceptional instruction and mentorship. Florida State University's program draws on the strength of a history of leaders in the field of Career Counseling while continuing to innovate and prepare students with modern techniques and knowledge. Youll receive hands-on experience in the field through career advising, career counseling, college teaching, workshop and outreach presentations, and program development. Paid graduate assistantships, tuition waivers, and designated scholarships/fellowships are available to eligible students.<br><br>Upon completion of this program, graduates go on to work in career counseling, career placement, academic advising, and professional counseling. Including being licensure eligible in many states as a Clinical Mental Health Counselor. Thanks to the partnership with the FSU Career Center, our career counseling students know what it's like to work in the field before they even graduate. Our graduates enter the workforce feeling prepared and confident in their abilities to help others find their path.The Career Counseling major includes a minimum of sixty-three graduate semester hours. The Mental Health Counseling major includes a minimum of sixty-three graduate semester hours. The School Counseling major includes a miminum sixty graduate semester hours. A supervised internship in an applied setting is also required in all three programs. The Career Counseling and Mental Health Counseling specializations are accredited by the Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP).