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*.

Expressive Arts Therapy - Interview and portfolio, 18 semester credits in art with 9 credits studio art

* Treatment of Trauma, Abuse, and Deprivation - Interview