The Certificate in Post-Master's Clinical Training, offers advanced, individualized training to clinicians who have completed a master’s degree in psychology or a related field. Individuals must be registered with the Board of Behavioral Sciences as a Marriage and Family Therapy intern, as a pre-licensed associate social worker, or with the Board of Psychology as a psychological assistant. The advanced degree must have been received from an institution with regional accreditation, an example being the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC).
In this certificate program, students have the opportunity to acquire new skills while earning hours toward licensure. The program is designed to be completed within a year or less, offering a combination of courses and fieldwork to meet the particular individual’s need or interests. Examples of concentrations of interest for study include child therapy, psychodynamic therapy, couple and family therapy, addiction studies, or expressive arts. Other interests and specialties are open to consideration. The number of units in the program depends on student needs.
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Per U.S. Department of Education requirements, JFK University provides the following information regarding this Post Master's Certificate to assist students in making their educational decision.
Classification of Instructional Program (CIP) code: 42.0201
Standard Occupational Classification (SOC) code: 19-3031.02
Program tuition & fees: $13,176
John F. Kennedy University is an affiliate of the National University System.