Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT) and Professional Counseling Certificate Programs
The CBT certificate and professional counseling certificate programs provide graduate-level
psychology and counseling courses to individuals seeking to meet credentialing requirements
or augment their training. Learn more about the certificates of advanced graduate
studies (CAGS) in cognitive behavior therapy and professional counseling offered by
the School of Professional and Applied Psychology.
Cognitive Behavior Therapy
The Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT) certificate is designed to train mental health professionals in the application, theory and advanced
practice of cognitive behavior therapy. Students complete four (4) three-credit (3)
courses* taught with a cognitive behavior therapy focus.
*Offered on the Philadelphia campus
Professional Counseling
The Professional Counseling certificate is an individualized program designed to provide mental health professionals with
the courses necessary to take the licensing exam that leads to a Licensed Professional
Counselor (LPC) credential in Pennsylvania and the National Certified Counselor (NCC) Credential. These courses* may be used in conjunction with an earned master's degree from an
accredited college to complete the 60 course credits required to take the LPC licensing
exam.
For additional information regarding Pennsylvania state licensing requirements, students
are encouraged to visit the web site for the Pennsylvania State Board of Social Workers, Marriage and Family Therapists and Professional
Counselors. Students who hold a 48 credit masters degree in counseling may complete up to 12
credits of courses offered within PCOM's MS in Mental Health Counseling program. These
courses may allow the student to meet the 60 credit course requirement for licensure.
*Offered on the Philadelphia campus
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Applicant Guidelines for CBT Certificate and Professional Counseling Certificate Programs
Applicants for a Certificate of Advanced Graduate Studies in Cognitive Behavior Therapy
must have completed a master's degree in psychology, counseling or a related discipline.
Applicants for a Certificate of Advanced Graduate Study in Professional Counseling
must have at least a 48-credit master's degree in counseling, psychology or a related
discipline from an accredited institution and/or program.
Classes are held on weekday evenings.
For more information, please contact:
PCOM Office of Admissions
Email: admissions@pcom.edu
Phone: 215-871-6700 | Fax: 215-872-6719
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