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Post-master’s Certificate in Child and Family Counseling, Certificate of Advanced Studies

The counseling field is becoming more specialized and competitive. Increasingly, counselors are expected to be competent with a wide range of populations, problem areas, and treatment methods. There is an increasing demand for advanced training. This Certificate of Advanced Studies in Child and Family Counseling meets a need in professional training for the post-master’s-level professional who wants to develop a specialty in counseling practice with children and families. Students may obtain a Graduate Certificate Program Form by downloading it from the Wilmington University Registrar’s webpage.

Area Specialization

Core Courses

MCC 6901Classification of Psychopathology

3
OR
MHC 6901Diagnosis and Treatment of Psychopathology

3
 
MCC 7501Family Counseling

3
OR
MHC 7501Family Counseling

3
 
MCC 8010Child and Adolescent Counseling

3
MCC 8030Human Sexuality Counseling

3
MCC 8070Marriage and Relationship Counseling

3
MCC 8080Advanced Family Counseling

3

Admissions Requirements

The following are required for admission:

  1. A completed Wilmington University graduate application
  2. Official transcripts with degree conferral for a master’s degree in counseling or a closely related area
  3. Current resume

Applicants will have the option to petition for review of up to three credits of previous graduate work as it applies to this program.