Certificate of Advanced Graduate Study in Counseling
The Certificate of Advanced Graduate Study in Counseling is a post-master’s program for counselors specializing in counseling and clinical supervision. This certificate is ideal for those who need additional credits for licensure, or for those from nontraditional disciplines in which counseling skills are valuable, or for those who seek advanced training in specific counseling modalities such as cognitive behavioral and mindfulness-based integrative therapies. Internship required.
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Certificate of Advanced Graduate Study in Counseling
At A Glance
Format
PART-TIME
Location
BALTIMORE
Credits
30
Start Term
SUMMER
SPRING
FALL
Completion Time
3 Years
Application Deadline
Please see application requirements and deadlines
Application requirements and deadlines
| Counseling (Certificate of Advanced Graduate Study [CAGS]) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Enrollment: | Part-Time | |
| Start Term: | Fall | |
| Application Deadline: | The application for the Fall 2023 start term is closed, and is no longer accepting applications for this term. We anticipate the application will re-open in September 2023 to begin accepting applications for our next entry term, Fall 2024. Please complete our Request For Information form to receive updates on the application opening. | |
| Prerequisite | Previous master’s-level degree in counseling or a related field | |
| Application Requirements: | ||
| Online application form | ||
| $80.00 application fee | ||
| Resume/CV | ||
| Essay: | ||
| A 500-word essay discussing the reasons you wish to pursue a degree at Johns Hopkins University, focusing on your long-term goals and how your academic program will complement those goals. Discuss the strengths and weaknesses in your academic background, as well as any additional comments that will assist in evaluating your application materials. Essays should be submitted in a typed format on a separate sheet of paper. |
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| Two Letters of Recommendation | ||
| Official transcripts from all post-secondary institutions attended | ||
| International Applicants: | This program’s course schedule offers part-time enrollment only, Admission is not open to international applicants seeking an F-1 or J-1 visa. Please visit the International Student Admissions page for more information. | |
Tuition and fees
Tuition and fees are subject to change for ensuing academic years, and will be updated on the School of Education website accordingly.
| Master's Degree and Certificate Programs | |
|---|---|
| On-Site/Face-to-Face Graduate Education Courses (All master’s degree and graduate certificate programs except where listed below) | $918 per credit |
| Online Graduate Education Courses* (All master's degree and graduate certificate programs except where listed below) | $972 per credit + $20 per credit Technology Fee |
| Counseling On-Site/Face-to-Face Courses | $936 per credit |
| Counseling Online Courses | $991 per credit + $20 per credit Technology Fee |
| Digital Age Learning & Ed. Technology & Grad Cert. Technology Integration (DALET) - Online Courses | $991 per credit + $20 per credit Technology Fee |
| Education Policy Courses | $1,365 per credit (all formats, online or in-person) |
| M.Ed. Education in the Health Professions & Post-Master's Certificate in Evidence-Based Teaching in the Health Professions programs (MEHP) Courses | $1,452 per credit** **Classes in the Master of Education in the Health Professions (MEHP) or Post-Master's Certificate in Evidence-Based Teaching in the Health $1,452 per credit, except for Johns Hopkins University and Johns Hopkins Hospital and Health System employees, who have assessed tuition at $850 per credit. |
| MS in Education International Teaching and Global Leadership Cohort Program | $50,400 Program Tuition + $1,500 Technology Fee |
Admissions Information
Studying in the Johns Hopkins Counseling program, I have learned so much about how to help students grow their self-identity, how to increase their sense of belonging, and how to address gaps in their access to support. The program has changed my life, and I don’t say that lightly.
Dantavious Hicks
Current student
Certificate of Advanced Graduate Study in Counseling
Program Description
The Certificate of Advanced Graduate Study (CAGS) is an advanced 30-credit, post-master’s program with a concentration in counseling and clinical supervision. Students develop individualized specialization guided by faculty advisers. Applicants must have a master’s degree in counseling or a related field from an accredited institution.
The CAGS requires an internship and is designed for students who need more than 15 credits to gain licensure and for those from nontraditional disciplines such as bereavement, massage therapy, or other fields in which counseling skills are valuable for career advancement.
Certificate of Advanced Graduate Study in Counseling
Core Faculty
Matthew Bonner
Justin Lauka
Rosanna Sanchez-John
Anita Young
Nathaniel Brown
Sean Newhart
Hsin-Ya Tang
Yiying Xiong
Ileana Gonzalez
LaNail Plummer
Sterling Travis
Certificate of Advanced Graduate Study in Counseling
PROGRAM PLAN
Program Requirements
An applicant is required to have completed a master’s degree in counseling or a related field from a regionally accredited institution of higher education, and submit a detailed resume or curriculum vitae, a statement of personal and career goals, graduate transcripts, and two letters of recommendation.
*Note: Letters are not required for students currently enrolled in the School of Education’s Clinical Mental Health Counseling or School Counseling master’s programs.
Eligible applicants will be invited for interviews with the admissions committee.
Coursework
Required Course (3 credits hours)
861.713 Advanced Treatment Approaches
Electives
A total of 27 credits hours with the approval of an adviser.
Recommended electives include:
863.880 Theory and Practice of Clinical Supervision
863.875 Internship in Clinical Mental Health Counseling
Course Information
Course descriptions, locations, and availability
Certificate of Advanced Graduate Study in Counseling
WHAT TO EXPECT
Prior to registration for first class, students should meet with their adviser to develop a program of study tailored to their needs. Students can avail themselves of online, hybrid, and face-to-face courses at both locations. An internship is required, and students should secure clinical sites that match their interests in coordination with the Field Experience Office.
Certificate of Advanced Graduate Study in Counseling
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Do you have a required course sequence?
No. Students can tailor their course sequence and program of study to meet their needs, in consultation with their adviser.
Can I complete the certificate entirely online?
No. However, it may be possible to take some of the courses you require in an online format.
Can I transfer credits completed elsewhere?
No.
Can I modify my program of study once I start the certificate?
Yes, in consultation with your adviser.
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GAINFUL EMPLOYMENT DISCLOSURE
In accordance with U.S. Department of Education regulations, the School of Education is required to disclose select information for all Title IV eligible gainful employment (GE) programs. To see the most recent data available for this GE program, please view the attached disclosure.
Gainful Employment Disclosure – 2019
Gainful Employment Disclosure – 2019
Program Name: Certificate in Advanced Graduate Study in Counseling
This program is designed to be completed in 20 months.
This program will cost $26,300 if completed within normal time. There may be additional costs for living expenses. These costs were accurate at the time of posting, but may have changed.
Of the students who completed this program within normal time, the typical graduate leaves with $ [XX,XXX] of debt.
Too few graduates to report median debt.
Program does not meet licensure requirements in the following States: Maryland
For more information about graduation rates, loan repayment rates, and post-enrollment
earnings about this institution and other postsecondary institutions please click here:
https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/.