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Certificate of Advanced Study

The Certificate of Advanced Study allows post-master’s students to create an individualized program of study in clinical and academic training that emphasizes spiritual integration.

Candidates for the Certificate of Advanced Study must have completed a master’s degree in counseling or psychology and are seeking additional coursework for professional and/or licensure reasons.

Some have chosen this option to strengthen their understanding of religion and spirituality within their counseling practice.

POSSIBLE CAREER PATHS

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ESTIMATED PROGRAM COSTS

  • Program tuition and fees: $16,350.00*
  • Program books and supplies: $1,350.00*
  • Clinical option fees: $4,512.00**
  • On-campus room and board: Not offered

*Note: Costs for the program, including tuition, fees, books, and supplies, are estimated based on academic year 2011-12 rates. Rates are subject to change.

**Reflects 4 semesters of Pastoral Counseling courses with clinical training (PC 661, PC 662, PC 663, PC 664). For academic year 2011-12, the clinical training fee is $1128.00 per semester. One such course may be taken per semester. Students typically take either 2 or 4 clinical training courses.

FINANCING

  • Financing options: Refer to the office of financial aid website.
  • Median debt for program graduates: Due to privacy regulations, since fewer than 10 students completed the program in 2010-11, this information may not be disclosed.

SUCCESS

  • Program length: This program is designed to take 6 semesters over the course of 2 years to complete.
  • Percentage of graduates who completed this program in the time defined above: Due to privacy regulations, since fewer than 10 students completed the program in 2010-11, this information may not be disclosed.

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