Advanced Graduate Certificate in Mental Health Counseling
Program Overview
The Advanced Graduate Certificate in Mental Health Counseling enhances the skills of master's-level counselors, expanding their licensure options. The program offers four subplans tailored to different backgrounds, requiring 12-24 credits of advisor-approved coursework. Students must maintain a 3.00 GPA and avoid excessive low grades to complete the program successfully.
Program Outline
Degree Overview:
The Advanced Graduate Certificate in Mental Health Counseling is designed for individuals holding master's degrees in counseling who seek to enhance their professional counseling practice and expand their licensure options. The program specifically targets individuals who have graduated from CACREP-accredited or equivalent programs but do not meet the educational requirements for the LPC in Nevada.
Outline:
Subplan 1: Post CACREP Community Counseling Master's
- Total Credits Required: 12
- Course Requirements: 12 credits of advisor-approved coursework
Subplan 2: Con-Current School Counseling Master's
- Total Credits Required: 12-24
- Course Requirements: 12-24 credits of advisor-approved coursework
Subplan 3: Non-CACREP Community Counseling Master's
- Total Credits Required: 24
- Course Requirements: 24 credits of advisor-approved coursework
Subplan 4: Post Counseling Related Master's
- Total Credits Required: 24
- Course Requirements: 24 credits of advisor-approved coursework
Assessment:
- Completion of the required credits with a minimum GPA of 3.00
- Students who receive an F or more than two C grades will be separated from the program
Careers:
- Serve as professional counselors, advocates, and leaders who maximize opportunities for individuals, groups, and communities, particularly focusing on underserved and oppressed client populations
- Address developmental, academic, career, mental health, socio-cultural, and wellness needs of clients seeking counseling
- Help individuals, groups, and communities strive to find meaning, involvement, worth, and dignity in their lives
- Engage in action research and program evaluations to contribute to the knowledge base and best practices in the counseling profession
- Advocate with local, state, and national organizations to promote client and societal well-being