Advanced Counseling Certificate

Elevate Your Counseling Expertise

Advanced Counseling Certificate

Specialized training for professional counselors.

Advanced Counseling Certificate

The University of Lynchburg’s Advanced Counseling Certificate program provides students an opportunity to complete advanced graduate work leading to potential eligibility for status as a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC). Courses can be selected in order to meet individual professional development goals. The faculty advisor will work with students to design an appropriate course sequence.

This program is designed to meet the needs of:
    • Individuals seeking to become licensed as professional counselors.
Upon completion of this certificate program, students will be able to:
    • Develop a specialization in the field of counseling that will be readily applicable to agency and private practice settings.
    • Enhance understanding of the multifaceted challenges counselors face when working in therapy with individuals and families.
Instruction Method:
    • On Campus
Prerequisite:
    • Prior completion of a master’s degree in community counseling, school counseling, or related area.

Curriculum and Resources

2024-25 Academic Year Information

Advanced Counseling Certificate Requirements
The specific courses to be taken can be selected from graduate level counseling courses with guidance from the faculty advisor.

Prospective students should consult graduate catalog for a comprehensive list of courses available, after which determination will be made which 12 credits (taken post-master’s) best complement an individual’s prior training and professional goals.

Course options include:

Total Hours Required: 12

Admissions

Advanced Counseling Certificate Faculty

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Sara W. Bailey, PhD, LCMHCA (NC), NCC

Associate Professor of Counseling, Program Director for the Master of Education in Counseling ...
Faculty Contact
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Heather Summers PhD

Instructor of Clinical Mental Health and School Counseling ...
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Sarah Dixon, PhD

Assistant Professor of Counselor Education ...

Sara W. Bailey, PhD, LCMHCA (NC), NCC

Associate Professor of Counseling, Program Director for the Master of Education in Counseling ...
Faculty Contact

Heather Summers PhD

Instructor of Clinical Mental Health and School Counseling ...

Sarah Dixon, PhD

Assistant Professor of Counselor Education ...

Graduate Tuition

Below is an overview of the cost of the program:

Advanced Counseling Certificate

$ 570 Cost Per Credit Hour
  • Credit Hours: 12
  • Estimated Cost of Completion: $6,840

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