Counselling school training courses in Chicago, IL (public, in-house or online)

The Psychiatric Rehabilitation certificate program is comprised of course work and an internship which, when combined with two years experience in the field, entitles the graduate to work on the same level as those with bachelor’s degrees. The program was developed in a cooperative effort between the University of Chicago Center for Psychiatric Rehabilitation and the Illinois Department of Mental Health.

This course provides a broad understanding of career development and related life factors including the following: psychotherapy, career counseling techniques and processes, career development theories, decision-making models, issues of diversity, interrelationships between work and family.

This course provides a broad understanding of the structure and dynamics of the family, which may include assessment and methods of marital and family intervention and counseling.

The Masters of Science in Professional Counseling Degree requires 60 credit hours. The program’s courses were chosen to meet the academic requirements established by the National Board for Certified Counselors for the National Certified Counselor credential (NCC) and by Arizona Board of Behavioral Health Examiners. A Masters Degree in Counseling is a required step in 48 states including Arizona for individuals seeking to become licensed as counselors. Graduates from this program of study ar...

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The Master of Science in Addiction Counseling degree is designed to meet the needs of learners who wish to pursue careers as addiction counseling professionals. This degree prepares students to treat substance abuse\dependency disorders. The demand for licensed addiction counselors is expected to grow in both the public and private sectors in the foreseeable future. A Masters degree is a required step for individuals seeking the highest level of licensing and/or certification in many states. Gra...

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