Education & Career Pathways in Behavioral Health

No matter your starting point or long-term goal, there is a place for you in Florida’s behavioral health workforce. Use this page as a guide to Explore Behavioral Health Career Pathways, learn about Transfer Programs for Community College Students, and find the Clinical Graduate Program in Florida that best fit your goals.

Florida Transfer Programs for Community College Students

Florida’s public universities offer dedicated time efficient and cost savings transfer programs to help students transition from two-year state colleges to bachelor’s degree completion. Explore the statewide options below:

• Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University (FAMU) Ignite Program
• Florida Atlantic University (FAU) Pathways Program
• Florida Gulf Coast University (FGCU) Destination FGCU
• Florida International University (FIU) Connect4Success
• Florida State University (FSU) ASPIRE - TSC2FSU
• New College of Florida (NCF) Transform program
• University of Central Florida (UCF) Direct Connect to UCF
• University of Florida (UF) Going Gator Direct Connect
• University of North Florida (UNF) Transfer2UNF Partner Programs
• University of South Florida (USF) Fuse Graduation Paths
• University of West Florida (UWF) 2UWF Pathways

Clinical Graduate Programs in Florida

Florida is home to many accredited graduate programs that prepare students to become licensed clinical providers, including social workers, counselors, psychologists, marriage and family therapists, and psychiatric medical providers. With campuses across the state and several programs available fully or partially online, you can find an option that fits your goals, schedule, and location.

Use the interactive map below to view available programs and identify the path that best supports your career in behavioral health. Click the white sidebar icon in the top left corner of the map to view and select graduate program categories.