The Certificate Program in Counseling requires 33 credit hours and is designed for a one-year program of study. The program is designed to prepare students for entry level job on Navajo behavioral health facilities and students may continue to obtain and an associate degree or a baccalaureate degree. Graduates from this program will work on the Navajo Nation behavioral health facilities and eight graduates will be needed per year.
Note: The Associate Degree Counseling students are eligible to apply for the Licensed Substance Abuse Associate (LSAA) Licensure in New Mexico only. More information can be found here: http://www.rld.state.nm.us/boards/Counseling_and_Therapy_Practice_Forms_and_Applications.aspx
Professional Licensure Disclosure: While NTU is making the determinations for each program listed above, we are still working on determination for each particular state(s) that are being researched. Once the information is added, the date and specific information will be verified to ensure good practice in case requirements change. In addition, under 34 CFR §668.43 require that institutions provide a direct disclosure to enrolled and prospective students in writing if the program potentially leading to professional licensure either:
- Has determined that its curriculum meets the state educational requirements for licensure or certification;
- Has determined that its curriculum does not meet the state educational requirements for licensure or certification; and
- Has not made a determination that its curriculum meets the state educational requirements for licensure or certification.
More details are included in 34 CFR § 668.43.
| Estimated Cost of Attendance | $14,020 / yr |
|---|---|
| Tuition and Fees | $2,360 |
| Housing and Meals | $7,360 |
| Books and Supplies | $2,200 |
| Transportation | $1,600 |
| Other Education Costs | $500 |
Counseling Requirements (33 Credits)
| General Education Requirements | Credits | Prerequisites | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ENGL 1110 | Composition I | 3 | ENGL 098 or satisfactory placement scores |
| MTH 113 | Technical Mathematics | 3 | SEE CATALOG |
| NAVA 2220 | Navajo History | 3 | |
| BCIS 1115 | Introduction to Computers | 3 | |
| Counseling Core Courses | |||
| Semester ONE | Credits | Prerequisites | |
| PSYC 1110 | Introduction to Psychology | 3 | |
| CEPY 1110 | Introduction to Counseling Theories | 3 | ENGL 1110 & PSYC 1110 |
| Semester TWO | |||
| PSYC 2120 | Developmental Psychology | 3 | |
| COMM 2120 | Interpersonal Communication | 3 | ENGL 1210 or 1110 |
| CEPY 1140 | Personality Psychology | 3 | |
| CEPY 1130 | Counseling Substance Abuse in Schools and Communities | 3 | |
| CEPY 1198 | Internship | 3 | |
| Total Required Credit Hours | 33 | ||
** Please check course descriptions for the appropriate prerequisites course(s).
Program Advisors
Dr. Dianna Dekelaita-Mullet, Assistant Professor of Psychology
Email: dmullet@navajotech.edu
Phone: (505) 387-7452
Ph.D., Educational Psychology, University of North Texas
B.A., Mathematics, University of North Texas
Nancy Goodwin, Assistant Professor of Psychology
Email: nancy.goodwin@navajotech.edu
M.S. Community Counseling, John Brown University
B.S., Organizational Management, John Brown University
A.A., Secretarial Science, John Brown University