Post-master’s Certificate in Mental Health 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 Mental Health Counseling meets a need in professional training for the post-master’s-level professional who wants to develop a specialty in mental health counseling practice. Students must maintain a 3.0 GPA in order to earn the certificate. Students may obtain a Graduate Certificate Request Form by downloading it from the Wilmington University Registrar’s website.

Area Specialization

Core Courses

MCC 6401Theories of Counseling

3

OR

MHC 6401Theories of Counseling

3

MEC 6901Classification of Psychopathology

3

OR

MCC 6901Classification of Psychopathology

3

MCC 8020Addictions Counseling

3

MCC 8040Crisis Intervention Counseling Strategies and Skills

3

MCC 8050Ethical Decision-Making

3

MCC 8060Advanced Counseling and Psychotherapy

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.