Department website: https://www.pcom.edu/academics/programs-and-degrees/psychology-certificates/certificate-advanced-graduate-studies.html

The Certificate of Advanced Graduate Studies (CAGS) program provides graduate-level counseling courses to individuals seeking to meet credentialing requirements or augment their training. The CAGS specialization tracks include Cognitive Behavior Therapy and Professional Counseling. Applicants for the CAGS program must have completed a master’s degree in psychology, counseling or a related discipline. Students will complete 12 graduate credits to earn the certificate. Classes are typically offered on weekday evenings. The Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT) Track is designed to train mental health professionals in the application, theory and advanced practice of cognitive behavior therapy. Students complete four 3-credit courses taught with a cognitive behavior therapy focus. The Professional Counseling Track is an individualized program designed to provide mental health professionals with the courses necessary to take the licensing exam that leads to a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) credential in Pennsylvania and the National Certified Counselor (NCC) credential. These courses may be used in conjunction with an earned master’s degree from an accredited college to complete the 60 course credits required to take the National Counseling Exam (NCE) and become a LPC.

Plan of Study Grid

First Year
Term 1		Hours
Elective - Pick four 3 credit COUN courses. Can take in either fall, winter, spring, or summer		3
	Hours	3
Term 2
Elective - Pick four 3 credit COUN courses. Can take in either fall, winter, spring, or summer		3
	Hours	3
Term 3
Elective - Pick four 3 credit COUN courses. Can take in either fall, winter, spring, or summer		3
	Hours	3
Term 4
Elective - Pick four 3 credit COUN courses. Can take in either fall, winter, spring, or summer		3
	Hours	3
	Total Hours	12