The Licensed Professional Counselor Certificate is designed for those students who have already completed a master’s degree in School Counseling, School Psychology, or a related mental health field at a regionally accredited institution. Applicants must have taken, or, be enrolled in a master’s program that requires coursework in the following content areas; human growth and development, social and cultural foundations, counseling theories, counseling techniques, group counseling, career counseling, appraisal procedures, research and evaluation, and a practicum of at least 100 hours. At the conclusion of the coursework and clinical internships individuals can apply for the LPC-A certification from the Connecticut Department of Public Health. Students must complete 18 credits.

Required Courses

Course List

Course	Title	Credits
EPSY 5323	Crisis and Trauma Counseling	3
EPSY 5625	Mental Disorders in Counseling Practice: Diagnosis and Treatment	3
EPSY 5322	Mental Health Counseling Internship (must be repeated for a total of six credits)	6
EPSY 5324	Professional Orientation to Mental Health Counseling	3
EPSY 5626	Addiction and Substance Abuse Counseling	3
Total Credits		18