The department also offers Post-Master’s Certificates of Advanced Graduate Study in Professional Counseling for Licensure Preparation, and Post-Master’s Certificates of Advanced Graduate Academic Study in each of the six concentration areas. Applicants for these certificate programs must have already earned a master’s degree in psychology or a related discipline.
Post-Master’s Certificate of Advanced Graduate Study in Professional Counseling for Licensure Preparation
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.
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 a 48-credits master’s degree program in a relevant Psychology field. Applicants are expected to contact the PA State Board of Social Workers, Marriage and Family Therapists and Professional Counselors, or other applicable State Board before enrolling in any courses at Chestnut Hill College to ensure that the courses they take are in compliance with the requirements for licensure.
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Post-Master’s Certificates of Advanced Graduate Academic Study
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. 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. See our Graduate Catalog or contact an advisor at gradadmissions@chc.edu for further information.
Certificate of Advanced Graduate Academic Study in Co-Occurring Disorders
12 credits
PSYG 630 | Foundations of Addictive Behavior |
PSYG 622 | Intro to the Assessment & Treatment of Psychological Trauma |
PSYG 672 | Assessment & Treatment of Co-Occurring Disorders |
PSYG 638 | Systemic Treatment of Addictions |
Certificate of Advanced Graduate Academic Study in Child and Adolescent Therapy
12 credits
PSYG 662 | Assessment & Treatment of Children & Adolescents |
PSYG 602 | Play Therapy |
PSYG 604 | A Systemic Approach to the Problems of Adolescents |
PSYG 622 | Intro to the Assessment & Treatment of Psychological Trauma |
Certificate of Advanced Graduate Academic Study in Child and Adolescent Therapy with Autism Spectrum Disorder Specialization
15 credits
PSYG 652 | Introduction to Autism Spectrum Disorders |
PSYG 654 | Treatment Approaches to ASD |
PSYG 604 | A Systemic Approach to the Problems of Adolescents |
PSYG 662 | Assessment & Treatment of Children & Adolescents |
PSYG 602 | Play Therapy |
Certificate of Advanced Graduate Academic Study in Couple and Family Therapy
18 credits
PSYG 612 | Advanced Theories of Couple & Family Therapy |
PSYG 614 | Couple & Family Therapy Techniques |
PSYG 616 | Advanced Couple & Family Therapy Techniques |
PSYG 618 | Human Sexuality and Couples |
Plus two of the following three courses: | |
PSYG 604 | A Systemic Approach to the Problems of Adolescents |
PSYG 638 | Systemic Treatment of Addictions |
PSYG 682 | Working with Latino Families |
Certificate of Advanced Graduate Academic Study in Diverse and Underserved Communities
18 credits
PSYG 532 | The Role of Culture and Gender in Counseling and Psychotherapy |
PSYG 622 | Intro to the Assessment & Treatment of Psychological Trauma |
PSYG 630 | Foundations of Addictive Behavior |
Plus three of the following concentration electives: | |
PSYG 628 | Working Effectively in Trauma-Intensive Communities |
PSYG 640 | Competencies for LGBTQ Counseling |
PSYG 652 | Introduction to Autism Spectrum Disorders |
PSYG 680 | Introduction to Geropsychology |
PSYG 682 | Working with Latino Families |
PSYG 684 | Mindfulness and Psychotherapy |
PSYG 635 | Special Topics in Diversity (e.g. Working w/ African-American Communities, Working w/ Asian-American Communities, Counseling Multiracial Populations) |
PSYG 561 | Independent Research in Clinical & Counseling Psychology I |
PSYG 562 | Independent Research in Clinical & Counseling Psychology II |
Certificate of Advanced Graduate Academic Study in Trauma Studies
12 credits
PSYG 622 | Intro to the Assessment & Treatment of Psychological Trauma |
PSYG 624 | Treatment of Complex Chronic Trauma Responses |
PSYG 675 | Advanced Techniques in Trauma Intervention |
PSYG 628 | Working Effectively in Trauma-Intensive Communities (622) |