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Post-Master's Counseling Certificates

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Curriculum

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Foundation of school counseling, including; history, comprehensive guidance, and the politics of counseling services in schools.

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.

The organization, administration and delivery of school counseling services in grades PK-12 (elementary, middle, and secondary schools).

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

The Field Work in School Counseling will allow students to gain knowledge and develop an understanding of the environment and culture of the school. Students will be exposed to and be able to observe and shadow various school administrative and teaching personnel. This immersive experience will be facilitated by school personnel and supervised by an experienced school counselor.

Deficit courses; based on transcript review and licensure requirements.

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Overview of the knowledge and skills necessary to successfully operate in mental health care treatment systems.

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.

Deficit courses; based on transcript review and licensure requirements.

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Introduction to the field of psychopharmacology. Integration of diagnostic, case conceptualization, and treatment planning skills; review of best practice guidelines.

In depth look at the historical and current evidence-based treatment procedures and techniques of substance abuse and addictions treatment.

Examination of the biopsychosocial aspects of substance abuse and addictions; with a focus on the physical predispositions, family history and systemic trauma as well as current social mores and legal perspectives.

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.

Deficit courses; based on transcript review and licensure requirements.

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A review of systems theories and techniques, issues related to family and couples, theoretical foundations, ethical, and legal issues.
The practical application of system theory in use with counseling couples and families with a focus on effective skills and techniques.

The application of development and system theory in counseling children and adolescents and circular causality with the family and other systems.

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.

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.

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