Our post-master’s certificate program prepares candidates for licensed practice in clinical mental health counseling. The program is designed for students who have previously completed a master’s in counseling and wish to complete the academic requirements for their clinical professional counselor license in Maryland. Optional internship.
Students develop individualized programs of study with the assistance of a faculty advisor. Applicants are required to have completed a master’s degree in counseling or a related field from an accredited institution. An internship is available and encouraged, but not required. When an internship is included in the program of study, students must complete a minimum of a 600-hour internship experience.
The plan of study requires a minimum of 15 graduate credits, selected in consultation with the student’s faculty advisor, to be completed within three years.
Admission Requirements
Applicants are required to have completed a master’s degree in counseling or a related field from an accredited institution of higher education and submit official transcripts from all accredited post-secondary institutions attended, a statement of personal and career goals, a detailed résumé or curriculum vitae, and two letters of recommendation.
Note: Letters are not required for students currently enrolled in the School of Education’s Clinical Mental Health Counseling or School Counseling master’s programs.