Certificate Programs for Non-Degree/Not Licensure-eligible Degrees

Graduate Certificate in Christian Integration

Dr. Cara Cochran, Coordinator

The Integration Certificate is designed to provide specialized training for those in the health and mental health fields, as well as ministry, who desire to know how to effectively integrate Christian faith and spirituality into their daily work. These students will be trained to consider the relationship between spirituality, both their own and their clients', and the role of faith in experiencing personal healing and transformation. This certificate cannot be earned while pursuing a master’s degree from the Richmont School of Counseling. For this certificate, the following courses are required:

Graduate Certificate in Mental Health Care

Dr. Cara Cochran, Coordinator

The Mental Health Care Certificate is designed for church, community, parachurch, lay ministers, non-profit leaders, and others in healthcare who desire more practical training in caring for and understanding the needs of the people in their ministry field. These students will be trained on a variety of topics to aid in understanding human growth and development and psychopathology, and the role of faith in these arenas. Students will also receive specialized training in practical skills to improve relational ministry while working with those in their community. This certificate cannot be earned while pursuing a master’s degree from the Richmont School of Counseling. For this certificate, the following courses are required: