Post-Master’s Certificate in Clinical Mental Health Counseling

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.

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

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

Degree Plan

Post-Master’s Certificate in Clinical Mental Health Counseling Certificate Plan/Progress Record