Graduate Certificates

Supporting lifelong learners.

From counseling specialties to theological studies, Richmont has a program that will support you as your career progresses.

Students pursuing certificates must take a minimum of three courses depending on the certificate program, and prerequisite courses may be required. Certain restrictions are noted for certificate programs with the MS degree. Once a student has added a certificate, the student’s program of study will be updated with the required coursework to complete the certificate.

In order to pursue and earn a certificate, students must be currently enrolled in a licensure-eligible Master’s degree program or have already earned a licensure-eligible Master’s degree from an accredited institution.  Otherwise, students may still take certificate coursework, but the certificate will not be awarded without having a licensure-eligible Master’s degree conferred.

Clinical Counseling Certificates

Richmont’s Clinical counseling graduate certificates are designed to seamlessly weave additional training into the MACMHC. Students who are taking a certificate automatically fulfill the elective requirement for the MACMHC program.

Clinical counseling graduate certificates are available for Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling (MACMHC) students or those who already possess a licensure-eligible clinical degree.

Learn more about the Master of Arts in Clincal Mental Health Counseling Click Here

The Addictions Counseling Certificate is designed to provide specialized training for students who wish to work with individuals in the broad area of addictions. It is also recommended for students in this certificate program to complete at least one rotation (i.e. three months) of Practicum, Internship I, or Internship II at a site that primarily focuses on addictive disease treatment.

CED6833 – Addictions: Theory and Clinical Assessment

3

CED7832 – Addictions: Treatment and Intervention

2

CED7162 – Psychopharmacology for Counselors

2

CED7842 – Neurobiology of Addiction

2

The Advanced Clinical Practice Certificate is designed to provide a focused pathway to deepen clinical expertise in high-demand areas. Students will be able to demonstrate advanced skills in assessing, diagnosing, and providing evidence-based interventions for complex clinical issues, with a focus on specialized areas such as trauma, psychopathology, and family systems. Available online and in person.

CED7162 – Psychopharmacology

or

CED7842 – Neurobiology of Addiction

2

2

CED6412 – Child and Adolescent Psychopathology

3

CED6812 – Trauma and Biology

2

CED6512 – Introduction to Human Sexuality and Sex Therapy

2

CED7843 – Couples, Marriage, and Family Therapy II

or

CED6632 – Family Wellness

3

2

The Child and Adolescent Counseling Certificate is designed to provide specialized instruction for students planning to work primarily with children and teens. These students still fulfill all licensure requirements and also are trained in working with adults.

Contains two residencies.

CED6412 – Child and Adolescent Psychopathology

2

CED6802 – Trauma in Developmental Context

2

CED7452 – Introduction to Play Therapy

2

CED7463 – Advanced Techniques in Play Therapy for Children and Adolescents

3

CED6412: Prerequisite.

The Christian Sex Therapy Certificate is designed to provide specialized training with a Christian worldview for students who wish to work with individuals regarding sexuality.

CED6512 – Introduction to Human Sexuality and Sex Therapy

2

CED6522 – Intermediate Foundations of Sex Therapy

2

CED7532 – Intermediate Sex Therapy Protocols

2

CED7542 – Intermediate Medical and Trauma Issues

2

The Marriage and Family Therapy Certificate is designed to provide specialized training for students who desire to work specifically with couples and families, as well as individuals within their context. Certificate fulfills the academic requirements in most states for licensure in marriage and family therapy (LMFT) and for clinical membership in the American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy (AAMFT).

CED5612 – Person of the Marriage and Family Therapist

2

CED6512 – Introduction to Human Sexuality and Sex Therapy

2

CED6632 – Family Wellness in Society

2

CED7833 – Couples, Marriage, and Family Therapy I

3

CED7843 – Couples, Marriage, and Family Therapy II

3

CED7853 – Advanced Couples, Marriage, and Family Therapy

3

The Spiritual Formation in Counseling Certificate builds on the integrative competencies of the Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling (MACMHC) curriculum. It promotes spiritual formation while developing extensive knowledge in spiritually-focused counseling interventions. Courses are designed to train beyond the competencies outlined by the Association for Spiritual, Ethical, and Religious Values in Counseling (ASERVIC) toward the ability to facilitate spiritual formation, which is seen as the goal of Christian counseling.
CED7212 – Religion, Spirituality, and Mental Health

2

CED6302 – Deconstruction in Theology and Counseling

2

CED7262 – Integrating Spiritual Formation into Counseling

2

CED7292 – Spiritual Formation of the Counselor

2

The Trauma Counseling Certificate is designed to provide specialized training for students who wish to work with individuals who have experienced trauma and trains students in the biological and developmental impact of trauma and clinical interventions for both children and adults.

CED6802 – Trauma in Developmental Context

2

CED6812 – Trauma and Biology

2

CED7812 – Adult Trauma Intervention

2

CED7802 – Child Trauma Intervention

2

Non-Clinical Counseling Certificates

Richmont’s non-clinical graduate certificates equip professionals to integrate mental health and Christian faith into their current field. Students with either the Christian Integration or Mental Health Care certificate will have advanced standing in the Master of Science in Mental Health Care and Christian Integration. While this is not a licensure-eligible clinical degree, courses will be counted toward the Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling if the student wishes to later pursue licensure.

Learn more about the Master of Science in Mental Health Care and Christian Integration Click Here

Non-clinical graduate certificates cannot be earned while pursuing a master’s degree from Richmont’s School of Counseling. Prospective students for these certificates should already possess a bachelor’s degree, at minimum. 

Effectively integrate Christian faith and spirituality into daily work. Learn to consider the relationship between personal and client spirituality and faith in experiencing healing and transformation.

Designed to provide specialized training for those in the healthcare and mental health fields to better integrate faith into clinical practice

CED6112 – Personal and Spiritual Life of the Counselor

2

CED6302 – Deconstruction in Theology and Counseling

2

CED6352 – Biblical Anthropology

2

CED6362 – Practical Integration

2

CED7132 – Theodicy and Grief

2

CED7362 – Integrative Theology

2

CEDx2x2 – Counseling and Spirituality Integration Elective

2

Understand human growth, development, psychopathology, and the role of faith in these arenas. Gain practical skills to improve relational ministry while working with community members.

Designed for individuals working in ministry, healthcare, or as leaders who are seeking practical training in caring for and understanding people’s needs without becoming licensed professionals

CED5122 – Foundations in Counseling

2

CED6113 – Helping Relationships

3

CED6143 – Psychopathology

3

CED6802 – Trauma in Developmental Context

2

CED6512 – Introduction to Human Sexuality and Sex Therapy

2

CED7113 – Human Growth and Development

3

CED7833 – Couples, Marriage and Family Therapy I

3

Ministry Certificates

Richmont’s ministry certificates provide students with a unique blend of theological perspectives and modern, practical applications.

School of Ministry graduate certificates are standalone and enrollment in a Master’s program is not required. Prospective students in these certificates should possess a bachelor’s degree, at minimum.

Utilize a foundational understanding of mental health and relational dynamics to provide compassionate and informed support within churches and communities. Discern the difference in roles and responsibilities between ministry leaders and clinical professionals.

CED6113 – Helping Relationships

3

CED6802 – Trauma in Developmental Context

2

CED7833 – Couples, Marriage and Family Therapy I

3

CED6512 – Introduction to Human Sexuality and Sex Therapy

or

CED6833 – Addictions: Theory and Clinical Assessment

2

3

Prepare for trauma-informed ministry as societies are becoming increasingly aware of the effects of trauma in congregations. Learn to recognize and respond to trauma from a biblical and theological perspective with practical takeaways to form churches that are trauma-safe, psychologically informed, and deeply reflective of God’s great compassion.

DMIN8123 – Theodicy and Trauma Counseling

3

DMIN8313 – Trauma-Informed Theology and the Church

3

DMIN8323 – Hermeneutics, History, & Legacies of Trauma

3

MIN6231 – Final Integrative Project

1

Develop a practice in the ministry of Spiritual Direction, rooted in the Ignatian approach, while cultivating a lived experience with Christ in a cohort model. Christian Spiritual Direction is a ministry of holy listening in which one person helps another notice the Triune God’s active presence and perceive the Holy Spirit’s movement in their life.

SPD7253 – Perceiving a Holy Invitation

3

SPD7263 – Preparing an Available Self

3

SPD7273 – Developing a Listening Ear

3

SPD7283 – Discerning and Knowing God

3

SPD7293 – Arranging a Sacred Space

3

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