Post-Master's Programs
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 at Chestnut Hill College. 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 can be awarded.
If a practicum or internship is required as part of the certificate program, students will need to 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 on which they would indicate "CAS - Licensure Preparation." 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.
All existing graduate policies and procedures apply to this program. Courses with final grades below "B-" 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 Concentrated Clinical Study in Addictions Treatment
- Certificate of Concentrated Clinical Study in Child and Adolescent Therapy
- Certificate of Concentrated Clinical Study in Forensic Treatment (DeSales Campus only)
- Certificate of Concentrated Clinical Study in Marriage and Family Therapy
- Certificate of Concentrated Clinical Study in Trauma Studies
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
- GRCP 503 Psychopathology (prerequisite: GRCP 500 or may be taken along with 500)
- GRCP 506 Techniques of Counseling and Psychotherapy I (prerequisite: GRCP 503)
- GRCP 508 Techniques of Counseling and Psychotherapy II (prerequisite: GRCP 506)
- GRCP 512 Legal and Ethical Issues (prerequisites: GRCP 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)
- GRCP 630 Foundations of Addictive Behaviors
- GRCP 632 Treatment Approaches to Substance Abuse (prerequisite: GRCP 630)
- GRCP 634 Spirituality of the Twelve Steps
- GRCP 636 Special Topics: (title of course will be on transcript).
- GRCP 638 Systemic Treatment of Addictions
Electives (one required)*
- GRCP 540 Drugs and Their Use with a Clinical Population
- GRCP 544 Eating Disorders
- GRCP 622 Introduction to the Assessment and Treatment of Psychological Trauma
*A third term of internship may be taken in place of the elective.
Child and Adolescent Therapy
Concentration Courses (all required)
- GRCP 602 Play Therapy (prerequisite: GRCP 500)
- GRCP 604 A Systemic Approach to the Problems of Adolescents
- GRCP 608 Marriage and Family Therapy
- GRCP 615 Special Topics (title of course will be included on transcript)
Electives (two required)*
- GRCP 530 Group Therapy
- GRCP 536 Psychological Assessment (prerequisite: GRCP 503)
- GRCP 544 Eating Disorders
- GRCP 546 Bereavement Counseling
- GRCP 622 Introduction to the Assessment and Treatment of Psychological Trauma
* A third term of internship may be taken in place of one elective.
Forensic Treatment -- Available at the DeSales Campus only
Concentration Courses (all required)
- GRCP 536 Psychological Assessment (prerequisite: GRCP 503)
- GRCP 640 Introduction to Forensic Treatment
- GRCP 642 Treatment of Juvenile Offenders
- GRCP 644 Treatments of Adult Offenders
- GRCP 646 Forensic Interviewing and Assessment Techniques (prerequisite: GRCP 536)
Recommended Electives (one required)*
- GRCP 615 Special Topics: Child Abuse Assessment and Intervention
- GRCP 622 Introduction to the Assessment & Treatment of Psychological Trauma
- GRCP 630 Foundations of Addictive Behaviors
* A third term of internship may be taken in place of the elective.
Marriage and Family Therapy
Concentration Courses (six required)
- GRCP 608 Marriage and Family Therapy
- GRCP 612 Advanced Theories of Marriage and Family Therapy (prerequisite: GRCP 608)
- GRCP 614 Marriage and Family Therapy Techniques (prerequisite: GRCP 608)
- GRCP 616 Advanced Marriage and Family Therapy Techniques (prerequisites: GRCP 612 and 614)
- GRCP 618 Human Sexuality and Marriage
- GRCP 604 A Systemic Approach to the Problems of Adolescents
or
- GRCP 638 Systemic Treatment of Addictions
Trauma Studies
Concentration Courses (all required)
- GRCP 622 Introduction to the Assessment and Treatment of Psychological Trauma
- GRCP 624 Treatment of Complex Chronic Trauma Responses (prerequisite: GRCP 622)
- GRCP 626 Acute Incident Responding: Trauma Prevention and Early Intervention Strategies (prerequisite: GRCP 622)
- GRCP 628 Working Effectively in Trauma-Intensive Communities (prerequisite: GRCP 622)
Electives (two required)*
- GRCP 532 The Role of Culture and Gender in Counseling and Psychotherapy
- GRCP 540 Drugs and Their Use with a Clinical Population
- GRCP 544 Eating Disorders
- GRCP 546 Bereavement Counseling
- GRCP 602 Play Therapy (prerequisite: GRCP 500)
* A third term of internship may be taken in place of one elective.
Field Placement Requirement
- GRCP 715 Internship I (required)
- GRCP 725 Internship II (required)
- GRCP 735 I nternship 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, Trauma or Forensic 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.
Post-Master's Certificates of Advanced Graduate 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 Forensic Treatment (DeSales Campus only)
- Certificate of Advanced Graduate Study in Marriage and Family Therapy
- Certificate of Advanced Graduate Study in Trauma Studies
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 courses to be taken as part of the Academc Certification.
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
All students must complete 18 credits chosen from the following options:
Addictions Treatment
Concentration Courses (all required)
- GRCP 630 Foundations of Addictive Behaviors
- GRCP 632 Treatment Approaches to Substance Abuse (prerequisite: GRCP 630)
- GRCP 634 Spirituality of the Twelve Steps
- GRCP 636 Special Topics: (title of course will be included on transcript)
- GRCP 638 Systemic Treatment of Addictions
Child and Adolescent Therapy
Concentration Courses (all required)
- GRCP 602 Play Therapy (prerequisite: GRCP 500)
- GRCP 604 A Systemic Approach to the Problems of Adolescents
- GRCP 608 Marriage and Family Therapy
- GRCP 615 Special Topics (title of course will be included on transcript)
- GRCP 630 Foundations of Addictive Behaviors
- GRCP 632 Treatment Approaches to Substance Abuse (prerequisite: GRCP 630)
- GRCP 634 Spirituality of the Twelve Steps
- GRCP 636 Special Topics: (title of course will be included on transcript)
- GRCP 638 Systemic Treatment of Addictions
- GRCP 602 Play Therapy (prerequisite: GRCP 500)
- GRCP 604 A Systemic Approach to the Problems of Adolescents
- GRCP 608 Marriage and Family Therapy
- GRCP 615 Special Topics (title of course will be included on transcript)
Forensic Treatment -- Available at the DeSales Campus only
Concentration Courses (all required)
- GRCP 536 Psychological Assessment (prerequisite: GRCP 503)
- GRCP 536 Psychological Assessment (prerequisite: GRCP 503)
- GRCP 640 Introduction to Forensic Treatment
- GRCP 642 Treatment of Juvenile Offenders
- GRCP 644 Treatments of Adult Offenders
- GRCP 646 Forensic Interviewing and Assessment Techniques (prerequisite: GRCP 536)
Marriage and Family Therapy
Concentration Courses (six required)
- GRCP 608 Marriage and Family Therapy
- GRCP 612 Advanced Theories of Marriage and Family Therapy (prerequisite: GRCP 608)
- GRCP 614 Marriage and Family Therapy Techniques (prerequisites: GRCP 608, 612)
- GRCP 616 Advanced Marriage and Family Therapy Techniques (prerequisites: GRCP 612, 614)
- GRCP 618 Human Sexuality and Marriage
- GRCP 604 A Systemic Approach to the Problems of Adolescents
- or
- GRCP 638 Systemic Treatment of Addictions
Trauma Studies
Concentration Courses (all required)
- GRCP 622 Introduction to the Assessment and Treatment of Psychological Trauma
- GRCP 624 Treatment of Complex Chronic Trauma Responses (prerequisite: GRCP 622)
- GRCP 626 Acute Incident Responding: Trauma Prevention and Early Intervention Strategies (prerequisite: GRCP 622)
- GRCP 628 Working Effectively in Trauma-Intensive Communities (prerequisite: GRCP 622)
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