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. Students must maintain a 3.0 GPA in order to earn the certificate. Students may obtain a Graduate Certificate Request Form by downloading it from the Wilmington University Registrar’s website.
Area Specialization
Core Courses
| MCC 6401 | Theories of Counseling | 3 |
| OR | |
| MHC 6401 | Theories of Counseling | 3 |
| MEC 6901 | Classification of Psychopathology | 3 |
| OR | |
| MCC 6901 | Classification of Psychopathology | 3 |
| MCC 8020 | Addictions Counseling | 3 |
| MCC 8040 | Crisis Intervention Counseling Strategies and Skills | 3 |
| MCC 8050 | Ethical Decision-Making | 3 |
| MCC 8060 | Advanced Counseling and Psychotherapy | 3 |
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 three credits of previous graduate work as it applies to this program.