The UConn Neag School of Education’s Counselor Education Program is excited to announce the launch of its Licensed Professional Counselor Graduate Certificate Program. The 18-credit online certificate is designed to bridge the requirements for school counselors (or school counselors-in-training) interested in pursuing LPC licensure in Connecticut. Nationally and across Connecticut, the mental health workforce needs to expand to meet societal demand for counseling and other mental health services.
“The levels of trauma, anxiety, isolation, and social anxiety that children and adults are experiencing is unprecedented, and an adequate workforce of trained licensed counselors to meet the need is simply not available,” says Sara Renzulli, an assistant professor-in-residence in the Counselor Education program.
The Counselor Education Program looks forward to graduating culturally competent professional counselors ready to serve diverse communities in Connecticut. The LPC Certificate will be accepting applications in Fall 2023. More information will be forthcoming on the Counselor Education website.