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The Certificate of Advanced Graduate Studies in Mental Health Counseling is intended for individuals who have already completed a master’s degree in counseling psychology and need additional graduate course work in order to qualify for state licensure (LPC) and national certification. Additionally, the program is available for mental health professionals in the community seeking to enhance their professional development. The courses within the certificate program are intended to be advanced courses within the profession that will allow students to improve their practical knowledge and skills.

Admission Requirements:

In addition to the minimum requirements of the University for admission, this program requires a master’s degree from an accredited institution in counseling psychology or a closely related field. In addition, applicants are required to submit copies of their graduate and undergraduate transcripts and two letters of recommendation.

Course Requirements:

Students typically complete 12 semester hours of graduate credits in classes taught by the Department of Psychology in order to bring their total credits to the state requirement of 60. The 12 semester hours may be completed by taking any combination of courses within the program. However, individual courses may have prerequisites associated with them. For a full list of prerequisites, please consult the graduate school catalog. Given that some degrees total more or less than 48 credits, we occasionally accept individuals who request more (or less) than 12 semester hours and/or specific courses that are normally part of our own Master's degree program. Any exceptions should be discussed with the program coordinator.

Core Courses:

Students enrolled in the program can enroll in any combination of the following classes:

• Psychopathology of Children and Adolescents
• Family Systems and Family Therapy
• Cognitive Behavioral Treatment Strategies
• Interpersonal Theory and Psychotherapy
• Psychopharmacology
• Advanced Seminar in Clinical Practice

FOR ADDITIONAL PROGRAM INFORMATION AND INQUIRIES, CONTACT:
D.J. Angelone, Ph.D.
Program Coordinator
Department of Psychology
856-256-4500, x3780
angeloned@rowan.edu