Clinical Mental Health Counseling
Master of Science
Post-Master’s Certificate in Mental Health 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 Mental Health Counseling meets a need in professional training for the post-master’s-level professional who wants to develop a specialty in mental health counseling practice. You may obtain a Graduate Certificate Program Form from the Semester Guide or by downloading it from the Wilmington University Registrar’s webpage.
Area Specialization Core Courses
MCC 6401 Theories of Counseling
MCC 6901 Psychopathology
MCC 8020 Addictions Counseling
MCC 8040 Crisis Intervention Counseling Strategies and Skills
MCC 8050 Ethical Decision-Making
MCC 8060 Advanced Counseling and Psychotherapy
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
- Pre-Admission Interview with Program Chair
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 2012-2013 Academic Year. If you entered this degree program before the Fall 2012 semester, please refer to the academic catalog for the year you began your degree program.
