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Clinical Mental Health Counseling

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Graduate Certificate

Students who have graduated from the University of Dayton School Counseling (M.S.E.) program are eligible to enroll in the Clinical Mental Health Counseling Graduate Certificate program. Completion of both qualifies you to sit for the National Counselor Examination.

Specific objectives of this certificate includes the opportunity for graduate students to broaden their scope of education; to allow for job variability; to enhance professional versatility and achieve career goals; to thrive in an increasingly connected world; and develop their skills. The program is designed to help you hone your passion and advance as a professional. Students who complete the program may become dually licensed in school counseling and clinical mental health counseling.

Program Overview

Certificate Information and Courses

Visit the Catalog to view additional details about the graduate certificate in clinical mental health, including requirements and course descriptions.

Students must begin the certificate program in the summer term.

Required Courses 
Fall Term Spring Term Summer Term
Year 1 Not Applicable Not Applicable

EDC 631 Diagnosis of Mental and Emotional Disorders (3 credits)
Year 2

EDC 521 Intro to Clinical Mental Health Counseling & Ethics (3 credits)

EDC 623 Abnormal Psychology (3 credits)

EDC 635 Couples & Family Counseling (3 credits) **OR** EDC 671 Biological Neurological Bases of Behavior (3 credits)

EDC 683 Treatment of Mental and Emotional Disorders (3 credits)

EDC 630 Evaluation of Mental and Emotional Disorders (3 credits)

EDC 598 Internship (2 credits)
Year 3

EDC 598 Internship (2 credits)

EDC 598 Internship (2 credits)

 Not Applicable
  • Students who have already taken EDC 635 (Couples and Family Counseling) will take EDC 671 (Biological Neurological Basis of Behavior).
  • Students must complete a total of 3 sections of EDC 598 Internship (600 training hours). Internships can be completed in 2 or 3 semesters.
  • All students must attend the Practicum/Internship Orientation before beginning internship.
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Application and Admission Requirements

Application Deadlines

Application deadlines for the Clinical Mental Health Counseling Certification program:

  • Summer/Summer I enrollment: Rolling

Admission Requirements

To qualify for consideration in the Clinical Mental Health Counseling Certification program, School Counseling graduates must:

  1. Apply to the program through UD's online Admission Account.
    • The certificate program is under the graduate application as a major in "Clinical Mental Health Counseling (Certificate in School of Education and Health Sciences)." Be sure to select the summer term to see the certificate option in the dropdown menu.
  2. Obtain a letter of recommendation from one of UD's School Counseling program faculty.
  3. Meet one of the following criteria:
    • Be in final semester of UD's School Counseling program and in good academic standing (For questions, please contact Brenda Gerhardt, Ph.D.).
    • Have graduated from UD's School Counseling program within the past five years.
    • If graduated from UD's School Counseling program over five years ago, please demonstrate consistent work experience as a school counselor by providing a letter from your employer, on letterhead, and a minimum of two personal references.

Once the online application is completed, the Clinical Mental Health Counseling program coordinator will review the application and schedule an interview with the applicant.

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Tuition

To learn if this graduate certificate is eligible for financial aid, please contact Graduate Academic Affairs or Flyer Student Services.

Tuition for this graduate certificate is the rate for a master's program in the School of Education and Health Sciences.

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