Gain the knowledge and skills needed to help people recognize and overcome their challenges with this graduate certificate in mental health counseling.
Learn to compassionately serve others and think critically while gaining the knowledge to become more competitive for mental health counseling positions. Prepare for careers in mental health organizations, psychiatric hospitals, private practice, family court systems, outpatient care centers, and residential mental health and substance abuse facilities. This certificate is 100% online which creates a flexible and optimized learning experience. You will learn in a supportive environment that will prepare you for the challenges of the twenty-first century.
The courses for this certificate will be provided by a Council for the Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP) approved counseling program at USD. You'll receive training in clinical supervision, crisis intervention, co-occurring disorder counseling, psychopathology and psychopharmacology. The certificate allows practicing professionals flexibility, as all four of these courses will be offered online.
This 12-credit hour certificate is ideal for those who have completed 48-credit hours in mental health counseling but need additional credits to earn their certification to meet the 60-credit hour state licensure requirements. Please contact your state professional licensing board to confirm that the courses offered in this certificate program will help achieve your licensing goals, as requirements may differ by state.
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We'll train students to make a difference and impact the lives of others as mental health counselors, school psychologists, or human development and educational professionals.
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I chose USD because they have a strong program. It is my hope that USD will enable me to encourage others to see the possibilities within themselves, reinforcing that idea that small and slow progress is still progress. I am incredibly excited about what I have experienced so far at USD and look forward to the growth and development that I anticipate happening in my own life.
Grace Bootsma
Sanborn, Iowa
