Mental Health Counseling (CAGS)
The Certificate of Advanced Graduate Study (CAGS) in Mental Health Counseling is designed to provide those who have already earned a master’s degree in Mental Health Counseling, School Counseling, or a closely related field with advanced preparation to fulfill the academic and field-based experience requirements for licensure as a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC).
The Certificate of Advanced Graduate Study is designed as an individually-oriented program to meet the needs of advanced students. The completion of a minimum of 30 credits of graduate study is required for the certificate. Additional hours may be required at the discretion of the faculty advisor.
Concentration Requirements (2 courses, 12 credits)
Required sections of Internship (COUNS 740 and COUNS 741) are 6-credit courses taken sequentially for a total of 12 credits.
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COUNS-740 Counseling Internship I
Prerequisites:
Take COUNS-738 COUNS-739;
Credits:
6.00
Description:
Application of skills in an approved field placement (school, clinic, hospital, agency, industry) totaling 300 clock hours. The opportunity to develop advanced skills and to integrate professional knowledge appropriate to the field experience. Failure to successfully complete the practicum field experience for any reason following two attempts will result in termination from the program. Offered fall semester.
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COUNS-741 Counseling Internship II
Prerequisites:
Take COUNS-740;
Credits:
6.00
Description:
Continuation of Counseling Internship I with advanced responsibilities totaling 300 clock hours. Exploration of an area of individual specialization. Failure to successfully complete the practicum field experience for any reason following two attempts will result in termination from the program. Offered spring semester.
Electives (6 courses, 18 credits)
See Mental Health Counseling sections
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| Last Completed Award Year: |
2010-11 |
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| Program Name: |
Certificate of Advanced Graduate Studies (CAGS) in Mental Health Counseling |
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| On-time Completion Rate: |
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| Placement Rate: |
N/A |
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| Occupations by SOC Code: |
21-2014.00
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| Total Estimated Tuition & Fee Costs: |
$21,408 |
| Books & Supply Costs: |
$1,200 |
| Room & Board Costs: |
$15,508 |
| Median Title IV Loan Debt: |
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| Median Private Loan Debt: |
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| Median Debt from Institutional Financing Plans or amount students were obligated to pay at program completion. |
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