Clinical Mental Health Counseling
Master of Science
Post-Master’s Certificate in
Child and Family 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 Child and Family Counseling meets a need in professional training for the post-master's-level professional who wants to develop a specialty in counseling practice with children and families. Students may obtain a Graduate Certificate Program Form by downloading it from the Wilmington University Registrar's webpage.
Area Specialization Core Courses
MEC 6901 or MHC 6901 Classification of Psychopathology
MEC 7501 or MHC 7501 Family Counseling
MCC 8010 Child and Adolescent Counseling
MCC 8030 Human Sexuality Counseling
MCC 8070 Marriage and Relationship Counseling
MCC 8080 Advanced Family Counseling
Admissions Requirements
The following are required for admission:
- A completed Wilmington University graduate application
- Official transcripts with degree conferral for a master's degree in counseling or a closely related area
- Current resume
Applicants will have the option to petition for review of up to six credits of previous graduate work as it applies to this program.
This information applies to students who enter this degree program during the 2014-2015 Academic Year. If you entered this degree program before the Fall 2014 semester, please refer to the academic catalog for the year you began your degree program.