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Applications for the certificate programs are accepted for admission for the summer or fall semesters, with deadlines of October 1, February 1 and July 1.
Graduate counseling certificate programs are designed for individuals who have a master's degree in Counseling from a CACREP-accredited institution (or equivalent) and are interested in acquiring additional knowledge and skills, and ultimately the necessary credentials, to function effectively in other settings. Course sequences are set up to create certificate programs in the areas of:
Please note that these certificate programs are NOT accredited by CACREP.
Additional coursework may be required for persons who are not graduates of CACREP programs. A total of 9 to 18 credits will be required for each certificate program, depending on the background of the individual and the intended emphasis. A one- or two-semester internship may be required to complete a certificate program.
The graduate certificate in addictions counseling is designed for individuals who have a master's degree in Counseling from a CACREP accredited institution (or equivalent). This certificate program provides post-graduate training in the emphasis area of addictions counseling to students who have completed a master's degree in Counseling. If this requirement has not been met, additional course work, or the MS Counseling program, may be required.
Course Sequence:
| COUNSED 734 | Families: Assessment and Treatment of Abusive Behaviors | 3 Credits |
| COUNSED 746 | Counseling and the Chemical Dependency Process | 3 Credits |
| COUNSED 749 | Chemical Dependency: Evidence-Based and Integrated Treatment | 3 Credits |
| COUNSED 753 | Treatment of Mental Health Disorders | 3 Credits |
| COUNSED 795 | Internship | 3-6 Credits |
| TOTAL | 15-18 Credits |
Program Objective:
This certificate program would provide graduates with the knowledge base to achieve the Clinical Substance Abuse Counselor level with appropriate supervised experience. Licensed Professional Counselors who complete the certificate program will be eligible for a specialist designation on their professional license allowing them to counsel individuals with substance abuse/dependence diagnoses.
The graduate certificate in clinical mental health counseling is designed for individuals who have a master's degree in Counseling from a CACREP (Council on Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs) accredited institution (or equivalent) in an emphasis other than clinical mental health counseling. If this requirement has not been met, additional course work, or the MS Counseling program, may be required.
Course sequence:
| COUNSED 712 | Professional Foundations of Counseling | 3 Credits |
| COUNSED 716 | Crisis Intervention and Trauma Counseling Across Settings | 3 Credits |
| COUNSED 753 | Treatment of Mental Health Disorders | 3 Credits |
| COUNSED 7xx | Electives (up to 6 credits, depending on the student's background) | 0-6 Credits |
| COUNSED 795 | Internship | 3 Credits |
| TOTAL | 12-18 Credits |
Program Objective:
Students will develop the knowledge base needed to achieve licensure.
The graduate certificate in school counseling is designed for individuals who have a master's degree in Counseling from a CACREP-accredited institution (or equivalent) in an emphasis other than school counseling. This certification program provides post- graduate training in the emphasis area of school counseling to students who have completed a master's in Counseling in a different emphasis. If this requirement has not been met, additional course work, or the MS Counseling program, may be required.
Course sequence:
| COUNSED 712 | Professional Foundations of Counseling | 3 Credits | |
| COUNSED 716 | Crisis Intervention and Trauma Counseling Across Settings | 3 Credits | |
| COUNSED 720 | Career Development and Information Systems | 3 Credits | |
| COUNSED 738 | Schools and the Role of the School Counselor | 3 Credits | |
| COUNSED 743 | School Counseling: Consultation, Collaboration and Intervention | 3 Credits | |
| COUNSED 7xx | Electives (0-3 credits, depending upon student's background) | 0-3 Credits | |
| COUNSED 795 | Internship | 3-6 Credits | |
| TOTAL | 18-21 Credits | ||
Students take courses sequentially to address the development of counseling services K-12. The internship will be one or two semesters depending on the needs of the student, as determined by Counselor Education faculty. Students having had a year-long internship in the master's program and having sufficient counseling experience with children will only be required to participate in a one semester Internship. However, some experience in all three areas (elementary, middle, and secondary schools) is required.
Program Objectives:
