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CCSU’s Professional Counseling Advanced Official Certificate Program (AOCP) is designed for practicing counselors and clinicians who hold a master’s degree in Counseling, Marriage & Family Therapy, Psychology, 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 AOCP offers an 18-credit Gerontology Counseling specialization track for practicing counselors. A certificate in advanced graduate work in Professional Counseling is issued upon completion, with a grade of B or better, of a combination of up to 30 credits of 500-level courses selected from those designed for the certificate program.

Program Features

Starts every January and August
30-credit program
Attend full- or part-time
Classes available evenings
Financial aid is available
No GMAT/GRE required

What You'll Gain

A personalized program of study designed to allow you to complete the necessary coursework you need to meet counselor licensure or certification requirements
Work with your program advisor to map out and sequence coursework including practicum and internship in a Clinical Mental Health Counseling setting (as required by the Connecticut Department of Public Health for LPC) or Rehabilitation Counseling (as required by the Commission on Rehabilitation Counselor Certification (CRCC))
Coursework content that assists students with preparation for National Counselor Examination (NCE) needed for LPC or Certified Rehabilitation Counselor (CRC) examination