Certificate of Advanced Graduate Studies
An individual who holds a masters degree in
counseling or a related field and wishes to complete academic
eligibility for licensure as a professional counselor and/or seeks
continuing professional education may apply for the certificate of
advanced graduate studies (CAGS) option. A minimum of 15 hours of coursework in
the professional counseling graduate program is required for the CAGS
certificate.
Admission requirements:
- Master’s degree in an approved area of
counseling
- Official transcripts
- Resume of work and volunteer
experiences
- Two reference forms
- Essay on professional career development
- Completion of appropriate
prerequisite coursework for courses selected in CAGS study*.
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