Post-master’s Certificate in Child and Family Counseling, Certificate of Advanced Studies

The counseling field is becoming more specialized and competitive. Increasingly, counselors are expected to be competent with a wide range of populations, problem areas, and treatment methods. There is an increasing demand for advanced training. This Certificate of Advanced Studies in Child and Family Counseling meets a need in professional training for the post-master’s-level professional who wants to develop a specialty in counseling practice with children and families. Students may obtain a Graduate Certificate Program Form by downloading it from the Wilmington University Registrar’s webpage.

Area Specialization

Core Courses

MCC 6901	Classification of Psychopathology	3
	OR
MHC 6901	Diagnosis and Treatment of Psychopathology	3
MCC 7501	Family Counseling	3
	OR
MHC 7501	Family Counseling	3
MCC 8010	Child and Adolescent Counseling	3
MCC 8030	Human Sexuality Counseling	3
MCC 8070	Marriage and Relationship Counseling	3
MCC 8080	Advanced Family Counseling	3

Admissions Requirements

The following are required for admission:

1. A completed Wilmington University graduate application
2. Official transcripts with degree conferral for a master’s degree in counseling or a closely related area
3. Current resume

Applicants will have the option to petition for review of up to three credits of previous graduate work as it applies to this program.