Veterans Counseling (certificate)

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Official Title of Certificate: Veterans Counseling, Certificate

Award: Certificate

Code: CRT.HUS.VET-CNSL

Total Credit Hours: 20-21

Learn more about the Veterans Counseling Certificate program

Purpose: This certificate in the emerging field of Veterans Counseling is designed for counselors, social workers, and other practicing human service professionals seeking specialized training to meet the unique needs and complex issues of military and veteran populations in the United States. In addition, paraprofessionals looking for entry-level job opportunities can benefit from the exceptional training this certificate offers. Students study the assessment and treatment of military-related psychological trauma, such as post-traumatic stress disorder, substance abuse and co-occurring disorders, traumatic brain injury and family counseling in military families. Students who wish to obtain an Associate of Applied Science degree in Transfer Studies may subsequently apply these credits toward the degree.

Additional Program Requirements

Students must earn a grade of C or better in all human services and fieldwork courses (HUS).

Range of Occupations

Mental health worker
Group home/residential counselor
Treatment aide or counselor for persons with traumatic brain injury
Case manager
Rehabilitation counselor
Job coach

Special Conditions

Health Manpower Shortage: This program of study may be designated a Health Manpower Shortage Tuition Reduction Program. This means that some residents of Maryland (see the Tuition, Fees and Payments section of this catalog) enrolled in this program of study by the first day of the term may be eligible for in-county tuition rates for courses required for program completion. It is the student’s responsibility to confirm that this program still maintains a Health Manpower Shortage Program status before enrolling. Please refer to the college’s Accounts Receivable Office to confirm this designation.

Entrance/Admission Requirements

Criminal Background Check and Drug Screening

This program requires the satisfactory completion of a criminal background check and possible drug screening. For complete details, see the Health Sciences section of this catalog.

Certificate Graduation Requirements

See Academic Regulations on Graduation Requirements .

Certificate Requirements: 20-21 credits

HUS 101 - Human Service and Addiction Counseling Ethics in Practice 3 credit hours
HUS 140 - Topics in Alcohol and Drug Counseling: Co-occurring Disorders 3 credit hours
HUS 230 - Family Counseling in Military and Veteran Populations 3 credit hours
HUS 231 - Assessment of Psychological Trauma in Military and Veteran Populations 3 credit hours
HUS 232 - Treatment of Psychological Trauma in Military and Veteran Populations 3 credit hours
HUS 233 - Traumatic Brain Injury in Military and Veteran Populations 3 credit hours
HUS 275 - Human Services Practicum 3 credit hours
OR
HUS 234 - Trauma Informed Care 2 credit hours

Program Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this program, students will be able to:

Assess and treat military and veteran populations in the United States for military related psychological trauma (post-traumatic stress disorder).
Assess and treat military and veteran populations in the United States for substance use disorders.
Assess and treat military and veteran populations in the United States for co-occurring disorders.
Assess and treat military and veteran populations in the United States for traumatic brain injury.
Assess military and veteran families for the need for counseling.
Assess the bio-psycho-social needs and complex issues of military and veteran populations in the United States.

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