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Office of Admissions
2136 G Street, NW
Washington, DC 20052

Telephone Number: 202-994-9283

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Hours of Operation: 9:00 am to 6:00 pm

Counseling Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Persons

Pre-Master's Graduate Certificate
Department of Counseling and Human Development

Mission and Program Outcomes

The goal of the graduate certificate in counseling culturally and linguistically diverse persons is to expand counselors, teachers, and other professionals’ understanding of cultural and linguistic diversity within the workplace, school, and community settings, and, in the process, enhance their understanding of their own psychosocial identity.

Program Coordinator

Dr. Pat Schwallie-Giddis

Program Details

Program Locations
Foggy Bottom Campus (DC)

12 Credit Hours

Sampling of Coursework:

  • Social and Cultural Dimensions of Counseling
  • Cultural Effects on Child, Adolescent, and Adult Development
  • Counseling Culturally & Linguistically Diverse Students

Admissions Deadline:
Fall: April 1
Spring: October 1
Summer: March 1

Semesters for Entry:
Fall, Spring, and Summer

For more information, please contact:

Andre Wright, Assistant Director of Admissions
Phone: 202-994-1450
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