Certificate in Clinical Mental Health Counseling (Post-Master's)
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Program Overview
The post-master’s certificate program for CMHC will allow prior students and students from surrounding areas who graduated from a CACREP approved masters level counseling program to further enhance their clinical skills in the areas of crisis debriefing, case conceptualization, psychopharmacology, psychopathology, and supervision. This 12-hour certificate program will allow students to apply for a national certification called Certified Clinical Mental Health Counselor (CCMHC).
Accreditation
The post-master's certificate program for CMHC is accredited by the Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP).
Program Requirements
The post-master’s certificate program for CMHC requires a minimum of 12 semester hours. Please see the Graduate School Catalog for a detailed list of program requirements.
| Required Courses: | |
| EHC 530 Loss and Grief Counseling |
1
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EHC 622 Counseling: Ethics and the Law
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1
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EHC 630 Psycho-diagnostics, Psychopathology, & Psychopharmacology
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3
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| EHC 631 Crisis Intervention Counseling |
1
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| EHC 640 Clinical Supervision in Counseling |
2
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| Electives |
4
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Total:
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12
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Estimated Time to Complete the Program
In most cases, students can reasonably expect to complete the program in one calendar year. Students carrying a part-time course load have up to a maximum of five years to complete the program.
Admission Requirements
In addition to meeting the minimum requirements for admission to the Graduate School, individuals seeking admission to the Post-Master's Certification in Clinical Mental Health Counseling Program must also satisfactorily complete the Human Development Counseling program screening interview. All candidates for this certificate must hold a Master's degree in counseling from a CACREP approved program. Individuals holding a master's degree from a non-CACREP accredited program must be assessed by the ELH faculty.
Department Contact Information
Graduate Program Coordinator
Dr. Jobie Skaggs, (309) 677-3191, jskaggs@bradley.edu
Department Chair
Dr. Christopher Rybak, (309) 677-3171, cjr@bradley.edu
Department Secretary
Terri Preston, (309) 677-3193, tpreston@bradley.edu
