School Counselor Certificate
This graduate-level certificate provides foundational coursework aligned with nationally recognized school counseling standards and competencies.
Coursework focuses on key areas of school counseling practice, including student development, counseling techniques for children and adolescents, academic and career planning, crisis response, and data-informed school counseling programs. These areas reflect the professional standards used by the American School Counselor Association to guide school counseling practice and preparation programs.
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Certification Prequisites |
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Social and cultural diversity |
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Human growth and development |
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Career development |
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Counseling and helping relationships |
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Group counseling and group work |
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Assessment and testing |
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Research and program evaluation |
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Clinical Mental Health counseling |
Counseling Certificate Program Admission Requirements
Counseling Certificate Program Admission Requirements
- Current resume/CV (with education, experience, and licenses/certifications).
- Statement of intent (250-500 words) aligned to your chosen certificate(s).
- *Please indicate how his certificate aligns with your career goals.
- One (1) recommendation: advisor or supervisor attesting to academic/professional readiness.
- Official or unofficial transcripts (highest degree earned; current students include in-progress transcript).
- Proof of licensure/credential (if applicable).
- English proficiency evidence if required (international applicants).
Additional Items - Program-Specific (if requested)
- Play Therapy: prior coursework in child/adolescent counseling or equivalent experience.
- School Counseling: evidence of K-12 field experience (or plan to obtain).
- Marriage & Family: systems/family therapy fundamentals completed or planned.
- Rehabilitation: disability studies/rehab counseling foundations preferred.
*All programs require a $50 application fee
Certificate Program Timeline
- Applications open April 15th.
- Applications Close June 15th.
- Interviews July 1st.
- Acceptance Letters July 15th.
- Fall '26 start August