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Earn Your Psychology or Counseling Degree in Florida and Online

CACREP- and APA-accredited graduate programs from NLU's Tampa campus, with live evening classes on Eastern Time.

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Tampa campus since 1988 CACREP-accredited M.S. Counseling APA-accredited Psy.D. (FSPP) 140+ years of excellence, 70,000 alumni

Explore psychology and counseling programs in Florida

From clinical mental health and school counseling to clinical and school psychology, compare NLU's Florida programs and find your path.

M.S. in Clinical Mental Health Counseling (Florida)

NLU's M.S. in Clinical Mental Health Counseling is CACREP-accredited. Completion of the program fulfills the educational requirements for licensure as a mental health counselor in most states, including Florida and Illinois.*

What you’ll learn

  • Apply evidence-based counseling theories and interventions across individual, group, and family modalities
  • Conduct clinical assessments and diagnose mental health conditions using the DSM-5
  • Develop treatment plans aligned with client goals and professional ethical standards
  • Navigate professional counseling competencies and ethical frameworks in practice

Where graduates go

  • Mental Health Counselor (LMHC)
  • School Counselor (K-12)
  • Substance Abuse Counselor
  • Marriage and Family Counselor
  • Community Mental Health Clinician

$59,190 Median annual salary for mental health counselors (BLS, May 2024)

Choose this if You want to become a licensed mental health counselor.

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M.S. in Counseling: School Counseling (Florida)

Earn your master's on the School Counseling track, aligned to the ASCA National Model and Florida's School Counseling Standards, with real-time Live-on-Line classes and a 600-hour supervised internship.…

What you’ll learn

  • Design comprehensive school counseling programs aligned to the ASCA National Model
  • Support PK-12 students' academic, career, and social-emotional development
  • Apply evidence-based counseling theories across individual and group modalities
  • Conduct assessments and use data to drive student outcomes

Where graduates go

  • School Counselor (PK-12)
  • College and Career Counselor
  • Academic Advisor
  • Student Services Coordinator
  • Mental Health Counselor (LMHC)

$65,140 Median salary, school and career counselors (BLS, May 2024)

Choose this if You want to become a PK-12 school counselor in Florida.

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PhD Counselor Education and Supervision

The terminal degree for counselors who want to teach, supervise, research, and lead. NLU delivers it CACREP-accredited and Live-on-Line.

What you’ll learn

  • Teach counseling at the college and university level
  • Supervise counselors using established supervision models
  • Conduct qualitative and quantitative research
  • Practice advanced counseling grounded in theory and assessment

Where graduates go

  • Counselor Educator (Faculty)
  • Clinical Supervisor
  • Research Scholar
  • Advanced Clinical Practitioner
  • Behavioral Health Director

$85,870 Median salary, postsecondary psychology teachers (BLS, May 2024)

Choose this if You want to teach, supervise, and lead in the counseling field.

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PsyD Clinical Psychology

Become a licensed psychologist through NLU's APA-accredited Doctor of Psychology in Clinical Psychology, a full-time, face-to-face doctoral program at our Tampa campus, with five clinical concentrations and the…

What you’ll learn

  • Conduct comprehensive psychological assessments and diagnoses
  • Deliver evidence-based psychotherapy across the lifespan
  • Apply ethical and legal standards in practice
  • Conduct and apply clinical research

Where graduates go

  • Licensed Clinical Psychologist
  • Neuropsychologist
  • Child and Adolescent Psychologist
  • Marriage, Couples, and Family Therapist
  • Geropsychologist

$94,310 Median salary for psychologists (BLS, May 2024)

Choose this if You want to become a licensed clinical psychologist.

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EdS School Psychology

NLU's NASP-aligned Ed.S. in School Psychology prepares you for Florida Department of Education certification as a school psychologist, through a low-residency format of virtual classes, weekend residencies, and…

What you’ll learn

  • Conduct cognitive, academic, and social-emotional assessments
  • Design and evaluate academic and behavioral interventions
  • Use data within a multi-tiered system of supports (MTSS)
  • Consult and collaborate with teachers, families, and systems

Where graduates go

  • School Psychologist (PK-12)
  • Behavioral Specialist
  • MTSS or Intervention Coordinator
  • Assessment Specialist
  • Crisis and Mental Health Support

$94,310 Median, psychology occupations (BLS, May 2024)

Choose this if You want to become a certified school psychologist in Florida.

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Which one is right for you?

A quick gut check to point you to the right fit.

M.S. in Clinical Mental Health Counseling (Florida)

You want to become a licensed mental health counselor.

M.S. in Counseling: School Counseling (Florida)

You want to become a PK-12 school counselor in Florida.

PhD Counselor Education and Supervision

You want to teach, supervise, and lead in the counseling field.

PsyD Clinical Psychology

You want to become a licensed clinical psychologist.

EdS School Psychology

You want to become a certified school psychologist in Florida.

Alumni Stories

National Louis has an excellent Counseling program! The teachers are extremely supportive and provide real-world counseling experience.
Sherika Stennis Sherika Stennis M.S. in Counseling Graduate
Currently, I am an independent school psychologist who contracts myself to other school districts so they can remain compliant by completing monolingual evaluations despite the critical shortage of school psychologists in the state. My courses at NLU helped me with my profession, particularly with Applied Behavior Analysis and filling this need. Continuing my education has allowed me to apply direct services with at-risk populations, and interacting with students has been a profound experience.
Damien Antwine Ed.S. in School Psychology, Class of 2021

Why NLU in Florida

Accredited Where It Counts

NLU's M.S. in Counseling is accredited by CACREP, and the Psy.D. at the Florida School of Professional Psychology holds APA accreditation.

Live Evening Classes, Eastern Time

Real-time online instruction with one live session a week, at 5:00, 6:30, or 8:00 pm ET, built around working schedules.

Clinical Experience Built In

Supervised practicum and internship hours are part of the program, so you graduate with real experience and the confidence supervisors look for.

Tampa Since 1988

NLU's Florida campus, established in 1988 in Tampa, serves students across the country, backed by 140+ years of excellence and 70,000 alumni.

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* Completion of an NLU program fulfills the educational requirements for licensure/certification in most states. Because licensure requirements vary by state, students are encouraged to review the requirements for the state in which they intend to practice and consult with the Department Chair as needed. Students are also encouraged to contact the appropriate credentialing agency or licensing board from the state in which they plan to practice to determine if their NLU degree will qualify them for licensure or certification. See NLU's full state-by-state disclosures at nl.edu/consumer-information/public-disclosures-licensure-and-certificate.