The post-master's certificate in Clinical Mental Health Counseling is designed to
provide counseling students with advanced concentration of theory and application
skills specifically related to clinical mental health counseling with a conceptual
framework of both normal and pathological development and behavior, as well as expertise
in diagnosis and treatment planning for mental health disorders.
The post master's certificate in Clinical Mental Health Counseling provides an opportunity
for current master's level counselors to enhance their clinical skill set and expand
their professional expertise.
NOTE: This is not a CACREP accredited certificate program.
Degree Map- Clinical Mental Health Counseling Certificate
Academic Catalog- Clinical Mental Health Counseling Certificate
Are you working toward or do you currently hold a Master of Science in Counseling?
At TROY, you can add value to your degree by earning a graduate certificate in rehabilitation
and Deaf/hard-of-hearing studies. With a strong emphasis placed on the concepts of
diversity and multiculturalism in all of TROY's Counseling, Rehabilitation and Interpreter
Training courses, this certificate has been created to equip you with the skills and
tools needed in your chosen discipline.
Breaking the Silence
The certificate in rehabilitation and Deaf/hard-of-hearing studies is embedded in
TROY's vocational rehabilitation major. The program was created to bring awareness
to the unique needs of the underserved within the Deaf community, which is, in itself,
a diverse culture. Within this certificate program, you will be encouraged to become
proficient in American Sign Language in order to better serve the employment and mental
health needs of individuals who are Deaf or hard-of-hearing.
Opportunities Abound
As you work toward earning this graduate certificate, you'll have opportunities to
gain real-world experiences and work with incredible and passionate professionals
through internship opportunities spanning a variety of counseling disciplines including
clinical mental health, rehabilitation, school counseling and student affairs — depending
on your track of intent. This certificate program allows you to complete online courses
addressing the struggles of this unique culture including discrimination, isolation,
poverty and negative attitudes. You'll also learn more about issues such as the unique
mental health needs of individuals who are Deaf including best practices in both mental
health counseling and vocational rehabilitation counseling.
A Reputation of Excellence
Troy University's Counseling, Rehabilitation and Interpreter Training Department is
one of the largest CACREP accredited programs in the U.S. serving students in Florida,
Georgia and Alabama on 10 different campuses and online. This department also houses
one of the nation's few interpreter training programs in the country, preparing students
for positions as American Sign Language interpreters for both schools and state agencies.
Degree Map- Rehabilitation and Deaf/Hard-of-Hearing Studies Certificate
Academic Catalog- Rehabilitation and Deaf/Hard-of-Hearing Studies Certificate
Trojans, Helping Babies, Children and Their Families.
Social and emotional development is something that can be fostered from birth throughout
life. However, earlier is always better when addressing problems in these areas for
children. If you are someone who has a heart for helping, a love for children and
the desire to impact the mental health of our future generations, let Troy University
equip you with the skills needed by pursuing your Infant and Early Childhood Mental
Health Counseling Certificate.
Skills Learned
During TROY's Infant and Early Childhood Mental Health Counseling Certificate, you
will develop a deeper understanding of the trajectory of early human development for
infants and children, up to age 5, and their families. You will also learn about influences
that lead to mental health well-being and those that push development off track. This
is all done while developing or increasing your skills in understanding, testing,
evaluating, diagnosing and treatment planning for this age group and their support
givers.
Top Level Instruction
Throughout the Infant and Early Childhood Mental Health Counseling Certificate at
TROY, you will benefit from coursework designed by the University's knowledgeable
faculty and licensed mental health professionals. The faculty in the Department of
Counseling, Rehabilitation and Interpreter Training not only have special skill sets
that are invaluable to teaching in this area, but the department is also partnered
with “First 5 Alabama” and the Alabama Department of Early Childhood Education to
bring you the best curriculum.
Hands-On Learning
Through the coursework for this Counseling Certificate at TROY you will have the opportunity
to engage in hands-on learning by doing an “in-home visitation” and observing an infant
with their family for nearly a year. Your experiences will also be integrated and
culminate with a specialized 400-hour internship.
Program Strengths
TROY's Infant and Early Childhood Mental Health Counseling Certificate offers a dynamic,
collaborative and supportive learning environment. The certificate can be completed
in one year (five terms), all online, with the exception of two intensive days during
the Internship Class.
Meeting Demand
A substantial gap in mental health services exists for the 0 to 5 population of children
and their families nationally, and especially in the state of Alabama. With the Infant
and Early Childhood Mental Health Counseling Certificate from Troy University, you
will become a needed asset to fill this gap.
Degree Map- Infant and Early Childhood Mental Health Counseling Certificate
Academic Catalog- Infant and Early Childhood Mental Health Counseling Certificate
