Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT) and Professional Counseling Certificate Programs
These programs provides 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) track is designed to train mental health professionals in the application, theory and advanced
practice of cognitive behavior therapy. A six-credit (6) cognitive behavior therapy
seminar taught by experts in the field forms the basis of this program. This seminar*
runs from September through June and is held on one Saturday a month plus one full
Sunday. In addition, students complete two (2) three-credit (3) courses taught with
a cognitive behavior therapy focus.
*Offered on the Philadelphia campus
Professional Counseling
The Professional Counseling track 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 will allow the student to meet the 60 credit course requirement for licensure.
*Offered on the Philadelphia campus
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Applicant Guidelines
Applicants for a Certificate of Advanced Graduate Studies in Cognitive Behavior Therapy
and Certificate of Advanced Graduate Study program in Applied Behavior Analysis 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 from an accredited program.
Students currently enrolled in either PCOM’s MS in Organizational Development and
Leadership or MS in Mental Health Counseling degree programs may enroll in the CAGS
program while completing the MS degree.
Applicants for the Certificate of Advanced Graduate Study in Organizational Development
and Leadership will be eligible if they completed a master’s degree in any discipline.
Students will complete 12 graduate credits to earn the certificate, with the exception
of the Applied Behavior Analysis certificate which is 18 credits.
Classes are held on weekday evenings and on some weekends, depending on the format.
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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