What if you have a heart for counseling but are not planning to become a Licensed Mental Health Counselor? The counseling credential is for you.
Focusing on the relational aspects of counseling and task-based, targeted skills, the counseling credential applies theories in practical settings that bring value to a variety of careers. Regardless of the issue presented to you, you will have the ability to create productive resolution strategies, helping others find their way to peace.
Huntington University offers the counseling credential in in a full-time and a part-time format that fits into your schedule.
The current tuition rate $551 per credit.
Admission Requirements
To be considered for admission to Huntington University, you must supply the following information. Once this information is received, the admissions committee will review your application and process you towards acceptance.
Required Admissions Materials:
Application
Simply complete the online application.
Résumé
Submit a professional résumé, summarizing your life and work experiences to graduate@huntington.edu.
Official Transcripts
Request official transcripts from the college/university awarding the highest degree you have completed. These transcripts must arrive via mail or electronic submission directly from the college/university. An undergraduate cumulative GPA of 3.0 is desired.
Professional Counseling Credential
Students will participate in a process group training experience led by a trained faculty facilitator. They will grow in the critical relational skills that are necessary to lead well, have stimulating interactive times and receive targeted feedback. Students will have a confidential place for personal character development.
The study of individual and family development across the life span. An examination of cognitive, personality and moral development throughout life stages, as well as strategies for facilitating optimal development.
An investigation of significant counseling theories and models of the helping relationship. This course is a study of counseling theories, basic and advanced interventions, and techniques and client characteristics that impact change in the helping process. Additional emphasis will be placed on consultation theory and practice.
The study of group theory, dynamics, process and stages. An examination of group roles, member behaviors and leadership as well as basic and advanced group interventions.
Advanced Counseling Credential
Students will participate in a process group training experience led by a trained faculty facilitator. They will grow in the critical relational skills that are necessary to lead well, have stimulating interactive times and receive targeted feedback. Students will have a confidential place for personal character development.
The study of individual and family development across the life span. An examination of cognitive, personality and moral development throughout life stages, as well as strategies for facilitating optimal development.
An investigation of significant counseling theories and models of the helping relationship. This course is a study of counseling theories, basic and advanced interventions, and techniques and client characteristics that impact change in the helping process. Additional emphasis will be placed on consultation theory and practice.
The study of group theory, dynamics, process and stages. An examination of group roles, member behaviors and leadership as well as basic and advanced group interventions.
This course is designed to help students develop an understanding of the philosophical foundations of the helping process and the application of basic (active listening, attending, building rapport, and demonstrating empathy) and advanced (the integration of skills with counseling theory, case conceptualization, treatment planning, providing corrective experiences, and the development of personal counseling approach) counseling skills within a multicultural framework.
Prerequisite: CN 610
The study of abnormal behavior, personality disorders and psychopathological conditions specific to developmental phases throughout the life span. A thorough examination of etiology and diagnosis of mental disorders according to the current edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual for mental and emotional disorders and an understanding of the International Classification of Diseases. Students will learn advanced therapy techniques that build character structure in their clients leading to symptom reduction.
Prerequisites: CN 601 and 603
Interested in learning more?
If you have any questions, please contact graduate@huntington.edu or (800) 600-4888.