The following list includes all the school counselor preparation programs approved by the State of Florida. A complete listing of initial education programs can be found at http://www.fldoe.org/teaching/preparation/initial-teacher-preparation-programs/approved-teacher-edu-programs.stml
All individuals seeking a Florida teacher certificate are required to submit passing scores for the General Knowledge, Professional Educator, and Guidance and Counseling Subject exam. Visit http://www.fl.nesinc.com/announce_FeeChange.asp to learn more about the examination dates and associated fees, and to register for the exam.
| SCHOOL NAME | LOCATION | PROGRAM OR DEPT. LEADER | Degree Offered | CACREP/Expiration | DOE Expiration |
| Barry University | 11300 NE 2nd Ave. Miami Shores, FL 33161 | Dr. Lauren Shure lshure@barry.edu | Masters | YES/2019 | 2020 |
| Florida Atlantic University | 777 Glades Rd. Boca Raton, FL 33431 | Dr. Elizabeth Villares evillare@fau.edu | Masters and Specialist | YES/2023 | 2022 |
| Florida A &M University | 501 Orr Drive GEC-C 124 Tallahassee, FL 32307 | Dr. Hassiem Kambui hassiem.kambui@famu.edu Dr. Alishea Rowley alishea.rowely@famu.edu | Masters | 2021 | |
| Florida Gulf Coast University | 10501 Florida Gulf Coast University Blvd. South Fort Myers, FL 33965 | Dr. Russ Sabella rsabella@fgcu.edu | Masters | YES/2021 | 2023 |
| Florida International University | 11200 S.W. 8th Street, ZEB 244B Miami, FL 33199 | Dr. Sandi Logan slogan@fiu.edu | Masters | YES/2020 | 2020 |
| Nova Southeastern University | Orlando, Tampa, Jacksonville, Ft. Lauderdale | Dr. Eric Thompson ethompson@nova.edu | Masters | 2019 | |
| Palm Beach Atlantic University | 901 S. Flagler Drive West Palm Beach, FL 33401 | Dr. Tom Dodson tadodson@hotmail.com | |||
| Southeastern University | 1000 Longfellow Boulevard Lakeland, FL 33801 | Dr. Cliff Hurndon cjhurndon@seu.edu. | Masters | 2022 | |
| University of Central Florida | 12494 University Blvd. Education Complex Suite Orlando, FL 32816 | Dr. Stacy Van Horn stacy.vanhorn@ucf.edu | Masters | YES/2021 | 2022 |
| University of North Florida | 1 UNF Drive Jacksonville, FL 32224 | Dr. Sophie Filibert So.filibert@unf.edu | Masters | YES/2022 | 2019 |
| University of South Florida | 4202 East Fowler Ave Tampa, FL 33620 | Dr. Cindy Topdemir ctopdemi@usf.edu | Masters | 2019 | |
| University of Florida | 1209 Norman Hall PO Box 117046 Gainesville, FL 32611 | Dr. Sondra Smith-Adcock ssmith@coe.ufl.edu | Specialist | YES/2020 | 2021 |
Posted 3.20.19
