Post-Master's Counseling Certificates
Explore Our Five Certificate Options
Certificate Highlights
Choose from 5 Certificates
Choose from 5 certificate options as you specialize further in your area of choice. Each of the five areas has specific courses that can be taken as part of post master’s study.
- School Counseling
- Mental Health Counseling
- Addictions Counseling
- Clinical Rehabilitation Counseling
- Marriage, Couples, and Family Counseling
Our certificate instructors bring years of experience in their fields of expertise to the classroom and are an excellent resource as you advance in your area of choice within your counseling careers.
Counseling Certificates
School Counseling Certificate
The School Counseling Certificate Program is designed specifically for those who already have a Master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling and are seeking certification as a School Counselor. Students in this program will complete a minimum of 15 credits (9 credits in course preparation and 6 credits in School Internship) specifically in School Counseling. The admissions committee will assess each student’s skills and review the student’s transcript and determine and verify that all core skills can be demonstrated. Please know that faculty will only endorse students for licenses and certifications for which they are qualified.
Mental Health Counseling Certificate
The Mental Health Counseling Certificate Program is designed specifically for those who already have a Master’s degree in Counseling and are seeking licensure as a Clinical Mental Health Counselor. Students in this program will complete a minimum of 15 credits. This would include CO 650 Mental Health Care Systems (3) and CO 671 Internship A – Mental Health (3). The admissions committee will assess each student’s skills and review the student’s transcript and any additional documentation provided by the licensing board to determine the additional courses required for licensure. These additional courses will be required as part of the certificate program. Please know that faculty will only endorse students for licenses and certifications for which they are qualified.
Addictions Counseling Certificate
The Addictions Counseling Certificate Program is designed specifically for those who already have a Master’s degree in Counseling and are seeking licensure or certification as an Addictions Counselor. Students in this program will complete a minimum of 15 credits. This would include Addiction courses and appropriate internships. The admissions committee will assess each student’s skills and review the student’s transcript and any additional documentation provided.
Clinical Rehabilitation Counseling Certificate
The Clinical Rehabilitation Counseling Certificate Program is designed specifically for those who already have a Master’s degree in Counseling and are seeking licensure or certification as a Rehabilitation Counselor. Students in this program will complete a minimum of 15 credits. This would include Clinical Rehabilitation courses and appropriate internships. The admissions committee will assess each student’s skills and review the student’s transcript and any additional documentation provided.
Marriage, Couples, and Family Counseling Certificate
The Marriage, Couples, and Family Counseling Certificate Program is designed specifically for those who already have a Master’s degree in Counseling and are seeking additional training in systems theory. Students in this program will complete a minimum of 15 credits. This would include Marriage, Couples, and Family courses, and appropriate internships. The admissions committee will assess each student’s skills and review the student’s transcript and any additional documentation provided.
Curriculum
School Counseling Certificate
Code
Course
Credits
CO 640Foundations of School Counseling - Models & Systems3
Foundation of school counseling, including; history, comprehensive guidance, and the politics of counseling services in schools.
CO 641College & Career Readiness3
Theories and techniques for developmental counseling with children, including college and career readiness, social development, normal and abnormal development and other issues such as bullying, suicide, substance use and so forth, that children and adolescents face.
CO 642School Counseling Interventions for Student Success3
The organization, administration and delivery of school counseling services in grades PK-12 (elementary, middle, and secondary schools).
CO 672ACounseling Internship: School1-6
Supervised counseling with clients, continued development of student counseling skills. Includes weekly group and individual supervision. Must complete a minimum of 600 clock hours including at least 240 client contact hours in each specialized area (Mental Health, School, Addictions, Clinical Rehabilitation or Marriage, Couples, and Family Counseling). Students develop conceptual and professional skills related to their specialty at an approved placement site and practice various specified counseling- and related-activities. Students must demonstrate competence of the integration of all knowledge and skills in counseling.
Optional Courses
CO 655Field Work in School Counseling3
Determined Courses
Deficit courses; based on transcript review and licensure requirements.
Clinical Mental Health Counseling Certificate
Code
Course
Credits
CO 650Mental Health Care Systems3
CO 671ACounseling Internship: Mental Health1-6
Determined Courses6-9
Deficit courses; based on transcript review and licensure requirements.
Addictions Counseling Certificate
Code
Course
Credits
CO 651Psychopharmacology & Treatment Planning3
Introduction to the field of psychopharmacology. Integration of diagnostic, case conceptualization, and treatment planning skills; review of best practice guidelines.
CO 656Treatment of Addictions3
In depth look at the historical and current evidence-based treatment procedures and techniques of substance abuse and addictions treatment.
CO 657Biopsychosocial Aspects of Addiction3
CO 673A-DCounseling Internship: Addictions1-3
Supervised counseling with clients, continued development of student counseling skills. Includes weekly group and individual supervision. Must complete a minimum of 600 clock hours including at least 240 client contact hours in each specialized area (Mental Health, School, Addictions, Clinical Rehabilitation or Marriage, Couples, and Family Counseling). Students develop conceptual and professional skills related to their specialty at an approved placement site and practice various specified counseling- and related-activities. Students must demonstrate competence of the integration of all knowledge and skills in counseling.
Determined Courses6-9
Deficit courses; based on transcript review and licensure requirements.
Clinical Rehabilitation Counseling Certificate
Code
Course
Credits
CO 645Foundations of Clinical Rehabilitation Counseling3
Foundations of Rehabilitation Counseling focuses on the history and philosophy of rehabilitation counseling, including legislation concerning vocational rehabilitation and independent living mandates; with focus on attitudinal, physical and systems barriers to social integration, including the current range of services provided for persons with disabilities, and on informed consumer review, choice, and personal responsibility in the rehabilitation process.
CO 646Biopsychosocial Aspects of Clinical Rehabilitation Counseling3
Examination of the biopsychosocial aspects of impairment and disability; with a focus on social and family systems of support for those differently-abled. Additional legal, social advocacy, vocational and treatment components will be addressed.
CO 651Psychopharmacology & Treatment Planning3
CO 674A-DCounseling Internship: Clinical Rehabilitation1-6
Supervised counseling with clients, continued development of student counseling skills. Includes weekly group and individual supervision. Must complete a minimum of 600 clock hours including at least 240 client contact hours in each specialized area (Mental Health, School, Addictions, Clinical Rehabilitation or Marriage, Couples, and Family Counseling). Students develop conceptual and professional skills related to their specialty at an approved placement site and practice various specified counseling- and related-activities. Students must demonstrate competence of the integration of all knowledge and skills in counseling.
Determined Courses6-9
Deficit courses; based on transcript review and licensure requirements.
Marriage, Couples, and Family Counseling Certificate
Code
Course
Credits
CO 652Systems Theory for Families & Couples3
CO 653Practice of Marriage & Family Counseling3
CO 654Counseling Children & Adolescents in the Family System3
The application of development and system theory in counseling children and adolescents and circular causality with the family and other systems.
CO 675A-DCounseling Internship: Marriage, Couples, & Family1-6
Supervised counseling with clients, continued development of student counseling skills. Includes weekly group and individual supervision. Must complete a minimum of 600 clock hours including at least 240 client contact hours in each specialized area (Mental Health, School, Addictions, Clinical Rehabilitation or Marriage, Couples, and Family Counseling). Students develop conceptual and professional skills related to their specialty at an approved placement site and practice various specified counseling- and related-activities. Students must demonstrate competence of the integration of all knowledge and skills in counseling.
Determined Courses6-9
Deficit courses; based on transcript review and licensure requirements.
The Marriage, Couples, and Family Counseling certificate program is not designed to qualify one to receive the MFT credential.
Semester Dates
Winter 2025
Type
Date
Summer 2025
Type
Date
Fall 2025
Type
Date
What is the difference?
Priority Deadline
While admission decisions are provided on a rolling basis (decisions provided immediately after the application is reviewed), submitting your application by the priority deadline provides the most time for review.
The sooner applications are submitted and completed, the better the opportunity to review, accept, and enroll for the desired semester start.
Final Deadline
All applications and supplemental materials must be submitted by this date for the start of the upcoming semester. Any application submitted after this date will be moved to the following start date for that program.
Tuition & Fees
2024
2025
15-21
Program Fees Details
Counseling Student Resource Fee (per semester) $100
Locked-in Tuition
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