POST-MASTER’S CERTIFICATE OF ADVANCED GRADUATE STUDY IN PROFESSIONAL COUNSELING FOR LICENSURE PREPARATION
OVERVIEW
This certificate is designed for the applicant who already has a Master’s degree in a field closely related to the practice of professional counseling. It is not open to applicants from other disciplines who wish to be licensed as professional counselors or marriage and family therapists.
PROGRAM DESIGN
Students who wish to complete a Certificate of Advanced Graduate Study in Professional Counseling for Licensure Preparation will need to complete a minimum of 12 graduate credits beyond the master’s degree. Student course plans will be individually designed after a departmental review of the student’s transcript. The student must have earned a minimum of 60 graduate credits from an accredited institution and have coursework in all of the areas required for licensure before a certificate will be awarded.
If a practicum or internship is required as part of the certificate program, students will need to successfully complete at least one clinical techniques course at Chestnut Hill College prior to beginning the practicum/internship. Applicants who did not graduate from Chestnut Hill College’s Master’s Program in Clinical and Counseling Psychology may need to complete additional coursework prior to the practicum/internship to meet practicum/internship prerequisites.
ADMISSIONS
Graduates of Chestnut Hill College’s Master’s Program in Clinical and Counseling Psychology are expected to complete a new application. No additional application fee is required, and no additional paperwork is required. The student receives a letter of admission from the Graduate Dean and is listed in the computer as matriculating in a certificate program.
Other applicants must follow the existing procedures for admission to Post-Master’s certificate programs. (See Admissions)
All existing graduate policies and procedures apply to this program. Courses with final grades below “B-minus” are not applicable to the total 60 graduate credits required for the awarding of a certificate.
POST-MASTER’S CERTIFICATES OF CONCENTRATED CLINICAL STUDY
- Certificate of Advanced Graduate Study in Addictions Treatment
- Certificate of Advanced Graduate Study in Child and Adolescent Therapy
- Certificate of Advanced Graduate Study in Marriage and Family Therapy
- Certificate of Advanced Graduate Study in Trauma Studies
- Certificate of Advanced Graduate Study in the Treatment of Autism Spectrum Disorders
Certificate programs are designed for those who have already earned a master’s degree in a field closely related to the practice of professional counseling and who are seeking additional training and education.
Core Requirements
PSYG 503 Psychopathology (500 or may be taken concurrently with
500)
PSYG 506 Techniques of Counseling and Psychotherapy I (503)
PSYG 508 Techniques of Counseling and Psychotherapy II (506)
PSYG 512 Legal and Ethical Issues in Counseling and Psychotherapy
(500, 503)
Waiver of core requirements is possible depending on previous education or training. Requests for a waiver must be directed to the Coordinator of the Master’s Program in Clinical and Counseling Psychology.
Concentration Requirements
All students complete 18 credits chosen from the following options:
Addictions Treatment
Concentration Courses (all required)
PSYG 630 Foundations of Addictive Behaviors
PSYG 632 Treatment Approaches to Substance Abuse (630)
PSYG 634 Spirituality of the Twelve Steps
PSYG 636 Special Topics: (title of course will be on transcript).
PSYG 638 Systemic Treatment of Addictions
Electives (one required)
PSYG 540 Introduction to Psychopharmacology
PSYG 544 Eating Disorders
PSYG 622 Introduction to the Assessment and Treatment of Psychological Trauma
CHILD AND ADOLESCENT THERAPY
Concentration Courses (all required)
PSYG 602 Play Therapy (500)
PSYG 604 A Systemic Approach to the Problems of Adolescents
PSYG 608 Marriage and Family Therapy
PSYG 615 Special Topics (title of course will be included on transcript)
Electives (two required)
PSYG 530 Group Therapy
PSYG 536 Psychological Assessment (503)
PSYG 544 Eating Disorders
PSYG 546 Bereavement Counseling
PSYG 622 Introduction to the Assessment and Treatment of Psychological Trauma
MARRIAGE AND FAMILY THERAPY
Concentration Courses (six required)
PSYG 608 Marriage and Family Therapy (required)
PSYG 612 Advanced Theories of Marriage and Family Therapy
(608) (required)
PSYG 614 Marriage and Family Therapy Techniques (608) (required)
PSYG 616 Advanced Marriage and Family Therapy Techniques
(608) (required)
PSYG 618 Human Sexuality and Marriage (required)
PSYG 604 A Systemic Approach to the Problems of Adolescents
or
PSYG 638 Systemic Treatment of Addictions
TRAUMA STUDIES
Concentration Courses (all required)
PSYG 622 Introduction to the Assessment and Treatment of
Psychological Trauma
PSYG 624 Treatment of Complex Chronic Trauma Responses (622)
PSYG 626 Acute Incident Responding: Trauma Prevention and Early
Intervention Strategies (622)
PSYG 628 Working Effectively in Trauma-Intensive Communities (622)
Electives (two required)
PSYG 532 The Role of Culture and Gender in Counseling and
Psychotherapy
PSYG 540 Introduction to Psychopharmacology
PSYG 544 Eating Disorders
PSYG 546 Bereavement Counseling
PSYG 602 Play Therapy (500)
TREATMENT OF AUTISM SPECTRUM DISORDERS (all required)
PSYG 652 Introduction to Autism Spectrum Disorders
PSYG 654 Treatment Approaches to Autism Spectrum Disorders (652)
PSYG 656 Adults with Autism Spectrum Disorders: Psychosocial, Legal and Medical Issues (652)
PSYG 658 Treating Families with an Autistic Member over the Lifespan (652)
Electives (two required)
PSYG 532 The Role of Culture and Gender in Counseling and
Psychotherapy
PSYG 536 Psychological Assessment
PSYG 542 Career Development and Counseling
PSYG 602 Play Therapy
PSYG 604 A Systemic Approach to the Problems of Adolescents
Field Placement Requirement
PSYG 715 Internship I (required)
PSYG 725 Internship II (required)
PSYG 735 Internship III (optional)
Candidates for the certificate are required to take 6 credits (2 terms) of Internship in their area of concentration. Students in the Addictions, Child and Adolescent, Autism Spectrum Disorders or Trauma certificates have the option of taking a third term of Internship in place of one elective. Students in the Marriage and Family Therapy certificate have the option of taking a third term of internship in place of one concentration course. See Field Experience section for a full description of field placements.
POST-MASTER’S CERTIFICATES OF ADVANCED GRADUATE ACADEMIC STUDY
- Certificate of Advanced Graduate Academic Study in Addictions Treatment
- Certificate of Advanced Graduate Academic Study in Child and Adolescent Therapy
- Certificate of Advanced Graduate Academic Study in Marriage and Family Therapy
- Certificate of Advanced Graduate Academic Study in Trauma Studies
- Certificate of Advanced Graduate Academic Study in the Treatment of Autism Spectrum Disorders
These certificate programs are designed for those who have already earned a master’s degree in clinical or counseling psychology or a closely related field and who are seeking additional classroom education in an area of specialization. Students in this program should have some post-master’s work experience and not require any further internship experience for their professional goals. This certificate is different from the Certificate of Concentrated Clinical Study in that it does not require an internship or other electives. If an applicant does not have graduate course work in certain areas, the Department of Professional Psychology may require certain core courses to be taken as part of the Academic Certificate.
These requirements include courses in:
- Theories of Counseling and Psychotherapy
- Psychopathology
- Techniques of Counseling and Psychotherapy I
- Techniques of Counseling and Psychotherapy II
- Legal and Ethical Issues
Concentration Requirements
Addictions Treatment
Concentration Courses (all required)
PSYG 630 Foundations of Addictive Behaviors
PSYG 632 Treatment Approaches to Substance Abuse (630)
PSYG 634 Spirituality of the Twelve Steps
PSYG 636 Special Topics (title of course will be on transcript)
PSYG 638 Systemic Treatment of Addictions
CHILD AND ADOLESCENT THERAPY
Concentration Courses (all required)
PSYG 602 Play Therapy (500)
PSYG 604 A Systemic Approach to the Problems of Adolescents
PSYG 608 Marriage and Family Therapy
PSYG 615 Special Topics (title of course will be included on transcript)
MARRIAGE AND FAMILY THERAPY
Concentration Courses (six required)
PSYG 608 Marriage and Family Therapy
PSYG 612 Advanced Theories of Marriage and Family Therapy (608)
PSYG 614 Marriage and Family Therapy Techniques (608)
PSYG 616 Advanced Marriage and Family Therapy Techniques (608)
PSYG 618 Human Sexuality and Marriage
PSYG 604 A Systemic Approach to the Problems of Adolescents
or
PSYG 638 Systemic Treatment of Addictions
TRAUMA STUDIES
Concentration Courses (all required)
PSYG 622 Introduction to the Assessment and Treatment of
Psychological Trauma
PSYG 624 Treatment of Complex Chronic Trauma Responses (622)
PSYG 626 Acute Incident Responding: Trauma Prevention and Early
Intervention Strategies (622)
PSYG 628 Working Effectively in Trauma-Intensive Communities (622)
TREATMENT OF AUTISM SPECTRUM DISORDERS (all required)
PSYG 652 Introduction to Autism Spectrum Disorders
PSYG 654 Treatment Approaches to Autism Spectrum Disorders (652)
PSYG 656 Adults with Autism Spectrum Disorders: Psychosocial, Legal
Medical Issues (652)
PSYG 658 Treating Families with an Autistic Member over the Lifespan (652)