Counseling Graduate Certificate (Licensure)
Upcoming Infosession
Applicants must have an earned Master’s in Counseling with a primary focus in Community Agency/Clinical Mental Health Counseling or School Counseling; other applicable areas of counseling considered upon review.
This part-time certificate is designed for individuals who already possess a master's degree in counseling or a highly related field and are seeking 15 credits of postgraduate course work to meet Virginia licensure requirements. Once accepted into the program, students work with an advisor to individually tailor their course work to meet licensure requirements and career goals.
School Counseling Concentration
- EDCD 606: Counseling Children and Adolescents (3 credits)
- EDCD 613: Introduction to School Counseling (3 credits)
- EDCD 626: Principles and Practices of School Counseling (3 credits)
- EDCD 755: Practicum in Counseling (3 credits)
- EDCD 791: Internship in Counseling (3 credits)
Clinical Mental Health Counseling Concentration
Select 15 credits from the following:
- EDCD 609: Counseling Skills and Strategies for Adults (3 credits)
- EDCD 652: Introduction to Substance Abuse Counseling (3 credits)
- EDCD 656: Diagnosis and Treatment Planning for Mental Health Professionals (3 credits)
- EDCD 658: Couples and Family Counseling (3 credits)
- EDCD 755: Practicum in Counseling (3 credits)
- EDCD 791: Internship in Counseling (3 credits)