Counseling and Development
Counseling Licensure Post-Master's Graduate Certificate (PCLC)
This 15-credit certificate is designed for individuals who possess a master’s degree in counseling or a highly-related field and seek 15 credits of post-graduate coursework to meet licensure requirements as a Virginia School Counselor or Virginia Licensed Professional Counselor. Applicants with a master’s degree outside of counseling who would like to meet licensure requirements as a Virginia Licensed Professional Counselor, must verify course equivalency with the Virginia Board of Counseling (see Board of Counseling content area list at http://www.dhp.state.va.us/counseling/). Applicants with more than seven courses to take to meet the course content requirements for licensure, must apply to one of our master’s degree programs.
Virginia School Counselor (choose 15 credits from the following)
- EDCD 606: Counseling Children and Adolescents (4 credit hours)
- EDCD 611: Introduction to Ethical and Legal Issues in School Counseling (2 credit hours)
- EDCD 626: Principles and Practices of School Counseling (3 credit hours)
- EDCD 755: Practicum in Counseling (3 credit hours)
- EDCD 791: Internship in Counseling (3 credit hours)
- EDCD 797: Advanced Topics in Education (1-6 credit hours)
Licensed Professional Counselor (choose 15 credits from the following)
- EDCD 609: Advanced Counseling Skills and Strategies (4 credit hours)
- EDCD 652: Introduction to Substance Abuse Counseling (3 credit hours)
- EDCD 654: Counseling, Ethics, and Consultation in Community Agencies (3 credit hours)
- EDCD 656: Diagnosis and Treatment Planning for Mental Health Professionals (3 credit hours)
- EDCD 658: Couples and Family Counseling (3 credit hours)
- EDCD 755: Practicum in Counseling (3 credit hours)
- EDCD 791: Internship in Counseling (3 credit hours)
- EDCD 797: Advanced Topics in Education (1-6 credit hours)
Once accepted into the post master’s graduate certificate program, students individually tailor their coursework with an advisor to meet licensure requirements and may enroll for the courses listed above or other core program courses as needed.