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A graduate: Pursue a Certificate of Graduate Studies in Psychology and Counseling at Regent University.

Certificate of Graduate Studies: Psychology & Counseling

On Campus, Online
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Broaden your psychology and counseling qualifications with the Certificate of Graduate Studies. This graduate-level program, offered online and on campus, is a professional certificate that will serve as endorsement to licensure and for counselor continuing education for additional state credentialing requirements. It is not for initial licensure. These certificate programs, presented from a Christian worldview, may help advance your career as a mental health professional.

  • Examine abnormal behavior as defined by the DSM, as well as diagnosis, treatment and spiritual dimension of these disorders and potential cultural overrides.
  • Explore the role of spirituality and faith-based interventions.
  • Prepare to play a crucial role as a high-demand professional, working to heal and strengthen marriage, couple and family relationships.

Please complete the Request Information form on this page to learn more about this program.

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Certificate of Graduate StudiesTuition Cost Per Credit HourTotal CreditsTuition Cost for Certificate
Clinical Mental Health Counseling$7309$6,570
Marriage, Couple & Family Counseling$73012$8,760
School Counseling$73012$8,760
Trauma Counseling$73012$8,760

Student Fees Per Semester

University Services Fee (On-Campus Students)$850 (Fall & Spring)
$700 (Summer)
University Services Fee (Online Students)$700

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*Rates are subject to change at any time.

“If you are focused, determined, willing to put in the work and make sacrifices, anyone can do this. I give all praise to God. Keep going no matter what.”
Antonio Tuck, M.A. in Counseling, 2020 Human Services Professional
“My time at Regent left me with a desire for excellence. I believe that was something that was already instilled in me but my education here challenged me even more.”
Eric Ferguson, M.A. in Counseling, 1997 Founder, Metanoia Missions International
“I would recommend Regent's counseling programs to anyone who wants a deeper understanding of others and of themselves.”
Karen Palmer, M.A., 2011 Human Services
“Great education. Top notch! Rigorous curriculum that takes on real work-life demands while incorporating sound Biblical principles.”
Audrey Bilbraut, Ph.D. in Counseling & Psychological Studies, '24
“I choose Regent for its professional thoughtful and approach to education, but what shaped me was the mentoring faculty and my cohort experience.”
Chris Hull, Ph.D. in Counselor Education & Supervision, 2009 Head of Graduate Counseling, John Brown University; Board of Directors Chair, CACREP