Program Information

Prerequisite, Dissertation or other related requirements:

Earned Master’s degree in Psychology, Counseling, or related discipline.

Degree Information

Degree: Certificate of Advanced Graduate Studies (CAGS) in Clinical Mental Health Counseling

32 credits (Requirements are subject to change)

Contact Information

Dr. Allison Cumming-McCann
(413) 748-3025

I. Program requirements (32 credits)

Select a minimum of 32 credits from the courses below. Course selection is dependent upon student course history and licensing requirements and is to be decided in consultation with the Clinical Mental Health Counseling Program Director.

• COUN 603 - Assessment, Appraisal and Testing in Counseling Credits: 3
• COUN 612 - Psychopharmacology Credits: 3
• COUN 614 - Counseling Diverse Populations Credits: 3
• COUN 615 - Child Development and Counseling Credits: 3
• COUN 622 - Counseling Theories Credits: 3
• COUN 623 - Trauma and Crisis Counseling Credits: 3
• COUN 617 - Psychopathology: Diagnosis and Treatment Planning Credits: 3
• COUN 643 - Career Counseling and Development Credits: 3
• COUN 668 - Forensic Psychology Credits: 3
• PSYC 611 - Psychology of Humor Credits: 3
• PSYC 645 - Prevention & Group Counseling in Schools Credits: 3
• PSYC 660 - Introduction to Marriage and Family Therapy Credits: 3
• PSYC 680 - Group Dynamics Credits: 3
• PSYC 681 - Work Group Dynamics Credits: 3
• PSYC 686 - Fieldwork/Internship and Seminar Credits: 1-16
• RSCH 618 - Guided Individual Study Credits: 1-6