The Post-Baccalaureate Certificate in Mental Health in Children and Adolescents improves the specialization of students who want to work with young people in schools or private practice. This certificate program is part of UNC Greensboro’s graduate counseling program. They will learn about master’s-level research and engage in internships and seminars. They will study family support systems, diagnosis, and creating treatment plans.
At the end of the program, graduates will demonstrate their preparedness to work with children, adolescents, and families in a variety of settings. They will feel comfortable addressing common mental and behavioral issues within different social situations.
Mental Health in Children and Adolescents Certificate Program Distinctions
Within North Carolina, CED is the Top Graduate Program for Counselor Education. The department has consistently been recognized as a top graduate education program by the U.S. News & World Report, ranking in the Top 10 list for more than two decades.
Students will work with expert faculty who rank among the top-cited researchers. They elevate each class with their knowledge of clinical practice, supervision, mediation, counseling outcomes, and research quality.
CED runs the Nicholas A. Vacc Counseling and Consulting Clinic. This service provides care to Greensboro families — children as young as five are eligible — while graduate students gain experience with cases similar to the ones they will see in professional settings.
The counselor preparation programs within the Department of Counseling and Educational Development are CACREP (Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs) accredited and offer excellent training through the Master’s and Doctoral Degrees.
“In recent years, this population has faced increasing challenges, including heightened stress, anxiety, and behavioral concerns. Often these concerns may be related to family dynamics, life transitions, school pressures, and social changes…We hope to provide early intervention and developmentally appropriate support.”
– Dr. Alex Cammarano, director of Nicholas A. Vacc Counseling and Consulting Clinic
The Mental Health in Children and Adolescents Certificate Student Experience
The post-baccalaureate certificate (P.B.C.) in Mental Health in Children and Adolescents program requires 12 credit hours beyond the 60 hours required for the M.S. in Counseling degree.
Sample courses include:
- Counseling Children and Adolescents
- Diagnosis and Treatment Planning in Counseling
- Contemporary Problems Seminar
- Advanced Clinical Topics in Couple and Family Counseling/Therapy
Students may participate in professional organizations and collaborate on original research projects. They may collaborate with the CED Student Honor Association as well as state and national counseling organizations.
Only students already fully admitted to the M.S. or Ph.D. in counseling programs within the Department of Counseling and Educational Development (CED) may enroll.
After Receiving a Certificate in Mental Health in Children and Adolescents
Graduates with the P.B.C in Mental Health in Children and Adolescents will be ready to meet families where they are at and provide the best service based on their unique needs. UNCG graduates frequently go on to the following careers:
- Administrator in a counseling clinic or university student services office
- Clinical Researcher
- Clinician and Clinical Supervisor in private practice
Program Details
Degree Type: Graduate Certificate
College/School: School of Education
Program Type: Graduate Certificate
Class Type: In Person
Catalog Name: Mental Health in Children and Adolescents, P.B.C.
Similar Degree Offerings
Contact Us
Dr. L. DiAnne Borders
Graduate Program Director
borders@uncg.edu