May 06, 2025  
2025-2026 Graduate Catalog 
    
2025-2026 Graduate Catalog

Post-Master’s Certificate in Clinical Mental Health Counseling



Students should consult the General Regulations section of the Graduate Catalog for additional information regarding Graduate School admission requirements, transfer credit, and other critical policies and procedures.


 

Mission Statement


The Post-Master’s Certificate in Clinical Mental Health Counseling is designed to provide post-master’s counseling students with advanced concentration of theory and application skills specifically related to clinical mental health counseling with a conceptual framework of both normal and pathological development and behavior, as well as, expertise in diagnosis and treatment planning for mental health disorders.

Rationale


The Post-Masters Certificate in Clinical Mental Health Counseling provides an opportunity for current Masters level counselor to enhance their clinical skill set and expand their professional expertise.

Note:


NOTE: This is not a CACREP accredited certificate program.

Admission Requirements


Option 1: Admission for Post-Masters Students with a Master’s Degree in Counseling from Troy University or another regionally accredited university.

Students who have graduated with a Master’s Degree in Counseling from Troy University or another regionally accredited university to be admitted for the Post-Masters certificate. The Master’s Degree in Counseling must have included a minimum of at least one Practicum or Internship. Admission is unconditional. Additional requirements:

  • Two letters of professional reference
  • Letter of intent
  • Resume
  • Admission Interview

Option 2: Admission for Current Students.

Students must be admitted to the Graduate School and a counseling program in the Department of Counseling, Rehabilitation, and Interpreter Training. See Graduate Admission and the program requirements.

Coursework


Required Courses: (6sh)


Note:


*Must have successfully completed a graduate level counseling course in Behavior Pathology or Psychopathology.
**Must complete 60 percent of certificate academic courses prior to enrolling in CP 6650 , CP 6659 , or CP 6660 

Other Requirements


Students who wish to be issued a certificate must submit the following to their home campus:

  1. Certification Intent
  2. Certificate Plan and Progress Report
  3. Copy of transcript
  4. Recent passing score on the CPCE or NCE