Certificate in (Post-Master’s Certificate) Professional Counselling

Virginia Commonwealth University

Official transcripts from ALL schools attended including undergraduate and graduate transcripts; also include any community college or dual enrollment courses where college credit was received. Transcripts should include the following:The name of the college or university.The name of the applicant.For applicants who have already graduated, the awarding of a degree.Two professional letters of reference from academics (instructors/professors or academic adviser), employers or supervisors are preferred.Information to include in Slate submission:Career goals and how the certificate program will help reach them.Professional experiences that led to desiring a certification or license.A particular lived experience that shaped personal traits (e.g. resilience, humor, etc.).How personal growth and development has been pursued.The role that diversity, equity and inclusion play in personal and professional lives.Current curriculum vita or professional resumeIf applying to the certificate program to obtain courses toward a Virginia LPC, please submit a transcript to the Board of Counseling for a pre-review (only required if a master's in counseling was not obtained from VCU). If a transcript has not yet been submitted for board review, please look for the "pre-review of education toward LPC licensure" on the board's website. By submitting the paperwork, board reviewers determine two things: 1) What courses are needed in the certificate program and 2) verification that the previous masters degree is eligible for LPC licensure.