Child and Family Therapy, Graduate Certificate

About the Certificate

This certificate is designed to meet the continuing education needs of licensed professional counselors, individuals with a master’s degree in a clinical field (such as counseling, social work, etc.), as well as doctoral-level clinical psychologists or counselors.

Many families today have a family member—child or adult—with mental health needs. Studies estimate that about 20 percent of children today have some type of mental health need. Arcadia’s specialty in the area of Child and Family Therapy recognizes the simultaneous mental health needs of parents, families and children, and the impact of child on family or family on child.

Counselors are needed who are trained specifically to treat children, adolescents, and their families. Courses focus on child and family mental health, including psycho¬pathology and treatment strategies, as well as adolescent, couples, and family therapy.

Admission Requirements

In addition to the general admission procedures, a student also must hold a master’s or doctoral degree in clinical psychology, counseling, social work, or a closely related clinical discipline. Test scores are not required.

Certificate Requirements (15 credits)

• PY 611 Couples and Family Therapy
• PY 615 Child and Adolescent Counseling: Clinical and School Applications
• PY 621 Advanced Child and Adolescent Counseling
• PY 630 A,B,C,D Internship in Counseling
• PY 631 A,B,C,D Internship in Counseling
• One elective course approved by the administrators of the program.