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The College of Counseling (COC) at Columbia International University offers a Postgraduate Certificate in Marriage

and Family Counseling (PGCMFC) which provides advanced training in counseling with couples, families, children,

and adolescents. This advanced training and internship experience emphasizes a systems model based on a biblical

design of relationships and cultural sensitivity.

Admission

In addition to satisfying the general admissions requirements, applicants must complete the application process as

specified below.

*Note: If a current College of Counseling student was admitted to the M.A. in Counseling program prior to Fall 2012 (2008 catalog

graduates to present; Licensure Track only) and entered under the Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) or dual

program designation, that student is allowed to continue his or her studies into the Postgraduate Certificate in Marriage and

Family Counseling (PGCMFC) program by filling out the "Add a Program" section in the "Graduate-Level Record Change" form.

This must be done before graduation. All other current COC students must go through the following PGCMFC application after

filling out the "Add a Program" section in the "Graduate-Level Record Change" form to be considered for admission.

Application Process

1.

Complete CIU application form and PGCMFC essays and submit application fee.

2.

Completed masters program in a clinical mental health or equivalent program with a minimum 3.0 GPA

from a regionally accredited institution. (Applicants must request official transcripts from all colleges

and/or universities attended to be sent directly to CIU Graduate Admissions. Note: Applicants who have

attended an institution outside the United States must have transcripts evaluated through World Education

Services (WES). Contact CIU Graduate Admissions for details.)

3.

Submit current résumé or curriculum vitae.

4.

Clinical Readiness Reference: Present or past clinical supervisor or employer who has direct knowledge of

the applicant’s clinical work and can speak to the applicant’s clinical skill level and readiness for an

advanced training certificate program using the COC Clinical Reference Form. (Additional information may

be requested, such as Professional Performance Review [CIU alumni] and/or additional reference.)

5.

Sample counseling (actual or role play) video recording (10-15 min.) with self-critique of strengths and

weaknesses of session.

6.

Group interview participation (see below)

Group Interview

1.

Once the completed application requirements (including official transcripts) are received and reviewed, the

applicant will be notified of acceptance or denial to the group interview day. Admission will not be granted

to those who do not participate in the group interview. Special arrangements may be made for

international applicants.

2.

The group interview day is an intensive time for both the admissions committee and applicants to learn

about each other and make decisions with regard to the fit between the applicant and the program.

3.

The group interview day consists of: a) orientation information about the biblical values, professional and

Christian mission, and academic and clinical design of the program, b) basic information about curricular

requirements including internship supervision requirements, the informed consent for participation in the

program, and the experiential component of the program, and c) specific group and other activities

throughout the day to help understand the fit of each applicant’s interpersonal and clinical skills, cognitive

abilities, and ethical reasoning with the program.

Final admission decisions are based on both the application and the group interview admission process for both

COC alumni and non-COC applicants. The written application deadline is June 30th and the group interview is

offered mid-July each year.

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