Advanced Official Certificate Program in Professional Counseling, Gerontology Track (Certificate)

Counselor Education & Family Therapy Department

The Advanced Official Certificate Program (OCP) in Professional Counseling is designed for practicing counselors who already hold a master's degree in counseling, psychology, MFT or Social Work and are preparing for state licensure as a Professional Counselor through the State of Connecticut Department of Public Health or national Certification as a Rehabilitation Counselor (CRC).

In addition, the OCP offers an 18-credit Gerontology Counseling specialization track for practicing counselors. A certificate in advanced graduate work in Professional Counseling is issued upon completion of a combination of up to 18 credits of selected 500-level courses, with a grade of B or better, designed for the certificate program.

Degree Level
Certificate
Program Delivery
On-Campus
Area(s) of Study
Development (child, adolescent, human, gerontology, or family)
Accreditations
New England Commission of Higher Education, Inc. (NECHE)
Department Chair
Director of Graduate Studies