Certificate of Graduate Studies in Marriage, Couple & Family Counseling
School of Psychology & CounselingThe Certificate of Graduate Studies in Marriage, Couple & Family Counseling, offered online and on campus in Virginia Beach, is a professional certificate that will serve as an endorsement to licensure and for counselor continuing education for additional state credentialing requirements. It is not for initial licensure. Candidates must hold a master’s or doctorate in any mental health field and eligibility to pursue licensure in the state where you work. This family and marriage counseling certificate may help advance your career as a mental health professional.
- Explore successful passage through the developmental stages of marriage and family over the life span.
- Gain invaluable knowledge in areas including couples therapy, treating sexual dysfunction and therapies for various addictions.
- Prepare to play a crucial role as a high-demand professional, working to heal and strengthen marriage, couple and family relationships.
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Investigates addictive processes associated with dependencies. Addresses assessment, diagnosis, treatment planning and interventions throughout the stages of misuse, abuse and dependency. Explores issues related to addictive disorders in individuals and families.
In-depth analysis of marital and family relationships. Explore topics such as systems theory, family life development, communication processes and conflict resolution from a scriptural and interaction systems perspective. Examine and evaluate various family structures. Prerequisite: COUN 526.
Provides an understanding, demonstration and application of various models and techniques for working with married and non-married couples. Prerequisite: COUN 545 or concurrent. Cross-listed with CES 746.
Examines models of family systems therapy and techniques. Helps beginning family therapists develop a model of practice and apply models to clinical cases. Cross-listed with CES 747.
Introduces students to historical, environmental, biological, psychological, sociocultural, and biblical perspectives on human sexuality. Emphasis will be placed on issues in human sexuality across the life span, theories of sexual dysfunction, as well as sexuality and Scripture. Prerequisite: COUN 540.
Be assigned to work at a professional setting in which marital, couple & family counseling is the modality of treatment, closely supervised on site by a trained marriage, couple & family professional. Culminating experience to apply the knowledge and experience gained during counselor training program as a member of a professional team. In addition to supervision on site, participate in a weekly internship seminar led by a professor on the counseling faculty. Prerequisite: Permission of Instructor. Pass/No Pass.
In this exploding age of information, it is the objective of the library faculty to prepare graduates to be on the cutting edge of information technology. Information literacy is the ability to effectively access information for problem solving and decision-making; thus, the knowledge and abilities you glean from this course will open doors to lifelong learning. It is imperative for graduate study research. Since the information learned in this course is a vital foundation for all other coursework, its completion is required within the first semester of study. The course takes approximately ten hours to complete.
CGS allows students who have earned or who are in the process of earning a 60 credit master’s level degree in counseling to complete additional coursework to pursue career opportunities, state licensure or specialty certification. Courses taken at Regent University while completing an M.A. in Counseling can be counted toward the CGS, but students are not eligible for federal financial aid for course work beyond the 60 credit hours required for the degree.
A student who is not currently enrolled in the School of Psychology & Counseling (SPC) who wishes to complete the CGS must apply as a nondegree student. All courses must be taken at Regent. Courses cannot be transferred in to the CGS programs. All requirements for the CGS must be completed within five years. Students who earn an M.A. in Counseling through the SPC cannot earn a CGS in the same subject as their major.
2018-2019 Semester Check-In Deadlines:
All new students are expected to check-in for the semester 2 weeks prior to the session start date. Students should apply, be accepted, enroll in their first courses, and confirm a plan to pay for their courses prior to this date.
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Session |
Semester Check-In |
Session Start Date |
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Session A |
Wednesday, August 15 |
Monday, August 27 |
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Session M |
Wednesday, September 12 |
Monday, September 24 |
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Session B |
Wednesday, October 17 |
Monday, October 29 |
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Session C |
Wednesday, January 2 |
Monday, January 14 |
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Session T |
Wednesday, January 30 |
Monday, February 11 |
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Session D |
Wednesday, March 6 |
Monday, March 18 |
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Session E |
Wednesday, May 1 |
Monday, May 13 |
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Session F |
Wednesday, June 12 |
Monday, June 24 |
Application Process:
- Regent University Online Application
- Nonrefundable application fee ($50) paid online or by check sent through the mail.
- Personal Goals Statement
- An official transcript indicating the latest degree conferred. Successful completion of a licensure eligible master's degree is required. Additional transcripts may be requested on a case-by-case basis.
- Current Regent M.A. students applying for admission to a CGS program must have completed at least one semester of the M.A. program before applying.
A maximum of 12 Regent credits may be allowed toward a degree if a nondegree student later applies for regular degree-seeking status. The applicant must submit the additional material required for degree status. The admissions committee will consider the application in the same way it would a new applicant.
2018-19 Tuition Rates
| Degree Level / Program | Cost Per Credit Hour |
|---|---|
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Certificate Program |
$710 per credit (In-state & Out-of-state) |
2019-20 Tuition Rates
| Degree Level / Program | Cost Per Credit Hour |
|---|---|
|
Certificate Program |
$710 per credit (In-state & Out-of-state) |
Student Fees Per Semester
| University Services Fee (On-Campus Students) | $700 |
| University Services Fee (Online Students) | $550 |
*Rates are subject to change at any time.
Learn more about scholarships and financial aid.CGS Requirements
Complete 18 credit hours.
Certificate must be completed within 5 years.
Maintain a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.00.
Hear From Students & Alumni
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Marina Kuzmina, M.A. in Counseling, 2010
School of Psychology & Counseling“God ordained all the circumstances, and I simply made the step of faith to follow.”
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Bethany Eisenhart, Psy.D., 2018
School of Psychology & Counseling“I realized this is a place where I could grow and really be empowered in my future."
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Jada Collins, M.A. in HSC, 2010
School of Psychology & Counseling“Truthfully, Regent changed my life. There's an element of gratification that comes along with doing what I know that God has called me to do.”
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Melanie Mosbarger, M.A. in Clinical Mental Health Counseling, 2016
School of Psychology & Counseling“Regent ... opened up so many opportunities for further training and further education.”
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Toni Gines-Rivera, Ph.D., 2010
School of Psychology & Counseling“Regent University is a place where you'll be involved. There are so many opportunities through Regent that, if you're willing to go there, you're going to be afforded the opportunities.”
Certificate of Graduate Studies in Marriage, Couple & Family Counseling