Certificates in Holistic Counseling
Our four-course certificates in holistic counseling provide professional development and growth in a variety of topics. In keeping with the University’s mission, our programs prepare students to work for a world that is harmonious, just and merciful by expanding knowledge and understanding in their chosen field.
Our Program
The Certificate of Graduate Studies is designed for students who are seeking advanced academic and/or professional training without the format pursuit of a master’s degree, while the Certificate of Advanced Graduate Studies is a post-master’s program. Working closely with a program director, students learn to incorporate the best in counselor education training with a holistic perspective.
While some courses may be completed online, evening courses are also offered at our Newport campus and in a hybrid classroom/online format.
Certificates in Holistic Counseling
Staff and Contact
Call us at:
(800) 637-0002
Program Director:
Dr. Nancy Gordon
Program Spotlight: Cultural Awareness
The course Cultural Awareness in Counseling takes an innovative and experiential approach to examining culture in the lives of counselors and their clients. Students explore personal thinking styles, biases, identity models, cultural counseling competencies, ethics and issues of justice and mercy though a creative and challenging lens. Each semester, students and the professor leave this course as a better version of their previous selves.
One of the important things I learned in this course is that everyone has biased attitudes and beliefs. We have to actively work to deconstruct these on a daily basis to develop a holistic thinking style.
Amirah Nelson '18 (M)
Our Faculty
Courses are taught by seasoned professionals who are experts in their field. Instructors work one-on-one with students to meet their individual needs while serving as career-focused mentors.