Post-Master's Certificate in Counseling
The post-masters certificate in counseling is designed to allow students who have obtained a 48 credit Masters in counseling to gain additional credits necessary for licensure.
Curriculum
Core Courses
CNSL 6169 Substance Abuse Counseling
CNSL 6171 Family Counseling
CNSL 6175 Living and Dying: A Counseling Perspective
CNSL 6190 Advanced Career Counseling
Changes to the program plan of study are possible based on individual student needs and career goals and should be arranged with the faculty advisor upon admission to the program.
Admissions
- Program Entry: Spring, Summer, Fall
- Prerequisites: Masters Degree
- Campus: Alexandria
Application Requirements
- Online Application
- Resume
- Statement of Purpose
- 2 Letters of Recommendation
- Transcripts
For more information on any of these requirements, please visit our Admissions FAQ page.
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Applications are now being accepted for Fall 2023. We encourage you to apply as early as possible.
Application Timeline | Summer | Fall |
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Priority Deadline | Nov 1 | Nov 1 |
Round 1 Deadline | Dec 15 | Dec 15 |
Round 2 Deadline | Jan 16 | Jan 16 |
Round 3 Deadline | March 1 | March 1 |
Round 4 Deadline | May 1 | May 1 |
Round 5 Deadline | N/A | June 15 |
We encourage you to apply as early as possible. For more information or to inquire about the next admissions cycle, contact the GSEHD Admissions Team at education@gwu.edu or 202-994-9283.
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