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Graduate Certificate

Harold Abel School of Social and Behavioral Sciences
Department of Counseling

Contemporary Theory in Mental Health Services

The Contemporary Theory in Mental Health Services certificate is designed for individuals who want to deepen their knowledge of mental health assessment and treatment issues.

Note: This certificate is not designed to meet licensure requirements associated with a master's degree in mental health counseling.

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Total Program: 20 quarter credits
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Next Start Date: April 9, 2012
Credit: $451

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Required Courses (each course 4 quarter credits unless noted)

  • COUN5004 - Survey of Research in Human Development for Professional Counselors
  • COUN5107 - Principles of Psychopathology: Diagnosis and Treatment
  • COUN5214 - Theories of Personality
  • COUN5215 - Professional and Scientific Ethics for Counselors/Therapists
  • COUN5223 - Introduction to Mental Health Counseling

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Related specialization

If you're interested in pursuing a career as a mental health counselor, we also offer an MS in Mental Health Counseling, as well as an MS in School Counseling if you’re thinking about becoming a school counselor. Along with these programs, we also offer an MS in Career Counseling for those interested in pursuing a position in career counseling and development fields.





Can I enroll to take a certificate course and degree?

January 21, 2012Lolita I am currenty enrolled with Capella, however, I would like to know is it possible to start taking a certificate course as well? Also, how long does it take to complete the certificate course?

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November 27, 2011heather I am a current student about to graduate in Dec. I was wondering if I would like to add a certification, would that require me to reapply for admission since I am already a student here?
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