Mental Health Counseling Degree

The mental health counseling program at Hodges University prepares students for careers as a behavioral disorder counselor, counselor, marriage and family therapist, mental health counselor, substance abuse counselor, or vocational counselor. The program focuses on helping prevent or remediate personal problems, conflicts, and emotional crisis. Program courses include: human development, psychopathology, individual and group counseling, personality theory, career assessment, patient screening and referral, observation and testing techniques, interviewing skills, professional standards and ethics, and laws and regulations. Get more details below including other Florida colleges that offer mental health counseling degrees.

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Hodges University

Also known as International College

2222 N Tampa St, Tampa, FL

Hodges University is a nonprofit private institution located in Naples, FL and provides a large number of degree programs for students. Over 2,600 students enroll at Hodges University yearly.

A list of some of the more popular programs offered are:

• Business Administration
• Interdisciplinary Studies
• Health Preparatory Programs
• Accounting
• Healthcare Administration
• Medical Records Technician

Students applying for admission are generally asked to submit an application, transcripts, records, test scores and any requested letters of recommendations, which will then be reviewed by admissions staff. Hodges University admits around 60% of students applying yearly. Of those admitted, nearly 87% of students registered for enrollment.

The cost of undergraduate tuition is close to $13,000 for the year. Tuition prices may change for a variety of reasons, and that is why students should visit the school's tuition calculator to identify their personalized cost estimate of attendance. Students attending this school may be eligible for aid which is typically scholarships, grants, and loans.

To see a full list of areas of study, enrollment information, financial aid details, and more, please visit the school's website at http://www.hodges.edu.

Students Enrolled in the Mental Health Counseling Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Hodges University offers a master's degree program in mental health counseling.

Students by Gender (2019)

Students by Race (2019)

Source: IPEDS Survey 2012-2020: Data obtained from the US Dept. of Education's Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS). Data may vary depending on school and academic year.

Career Options for Graduates

Mental Health Counselors

Description

Counsel with emphasis on prevention. Work with individuals and groups to promote optimum mental and emotional health. May help individuals deal with issues associated with addictions and substance abuse; family, parenting, and marital problems; stress management; self-esteem; and aging.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, mental health counselors employment is expected to grow at a rate of 19.6% from 2014 to 2024

Salary & Wages

• Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL
  • Total Employment: 550
  • Average Hourly Rate: $19.01
  • Average Annual Salary: $39540

Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).