Clinical Pastoral Counseling Certificate

Program Coordinator: Rev. Dr. Masica Jordan Alston, LCPC
Department of Counseling and Psychological Studies

The Post-Baccalaureate Certificate in Clinical Pastoral Counseling may be earned concurrently with the M.A. in Mental Health Counseling, Counseling Psychology, or M.Ed. in School Counseling, or may be obtained after earning a master’s degree. This certificate equips students to integrate spiritual and religious frameworks with counseling practices, addressing mental health concerns within churches, religious organizations, and culturally diverse communities. Students who combine a counseling degree with this certificate enhance their ability to provide holistic, faith-informed mental health services that promote resilience, emotional wellness, and spiritual growth.

The certificate in Clinical Pastoral Counseling consists of 30 graduate semester credits.