Employee Assistance Program Counseling Certificate

The Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Counseling certificate will provide counselors with the specific background information and skills needed in this specialized area of counseling. This certificate is open to students enrolled in graduate counseling programs and counselors who wish to work in this area. The program is designed to equip counselors with knowledge of mental health, substance abuse and family issues related to the work environment. Program design and counseling techniques/approaches specific to this specialized area of the profession are presented.

The certificate requires the completion of 12 s.h. of graduate level courses. Required courses include REHB 7610  and 9 s.h. from REHB 6320 , REHB 6793 , PSYC 6343  or an approved elective. The coordinator of the EAP certificate program will have a list of approved electives.