Graduate Certificate in Professional Counseling
Post University

Program Details

Take the next step in pursuing your professional counseling license with a Graduate Certificate in Professional Counseling from Post University. This online graduate Counseling program gives students the skills and knowledge to help their clients make positive and productive changes in their lives. 

The curriculum covers the basic stages of the counseling process, from initial interview through termination and referral. Concentrations are available in Clinical Counseling within Organizational Settings or Alcohol and Drug Counseling. Students will learn how the models of counseling apply to various populations and problems.

Core class topics include the following:

  • Professional and ethical orientation to counseling
  • Career counseling, appraisal, and development
  • Multicultural issues in human services
  • Testing and appraisal of individuals and groups in human services

Learning Pace

Institution-Paced

% Online

100% Online

School Accreditation & Licensing

Post University is accredited by:

New England Commission of Higher Education (NECHE)

Program Requirements & Restrictions

Minimum Education

Bachelor Degree

Recommended GPA

3.0 or above (4.0 scale)

Application Requirements

Official College Transcript(s), Recommendation/Reference Letter(s)

Additional Info

  • Applicants with less than a 3.0 GPA will be required to submit additional documentation.

Restricted States

California, Colorado, Idaho, Kentucky, Mississippi, Missouri, New York, Pennsylvania