Official Certificate Program

Advanced Graduate Certificate in Professional Counseling (OCP 502)

Admission criteria: Master's Degree in counseling. The Advanced Graduate Certificate program in Professional Counseling is designed for practicing counselors who already hold a master's degree in counseling and are preparing for state licensure as a Professional Counselor through the State of Connecticut Department of Public Health. A certificate in advanced graduate work in Professional Counseling is issued upon completion of a combination of any 12 credits of selected 500-level courses, with a grade of B or better, designated for the certificate program.

Candidates who complete the master’s degree in counseling may be able to continue their education at Central Connecticut State University by applying for admissions to a post-master’s plan program in a Counseling specialty. Once accepted the student and advisor will develop a planned program of study that must consist of a minimum of 30 credits that are completed within a six year time period.