Specialty Studies

In addition to our degree programs, the Counseling, Therapy, and School Psychology Department offers a number of specialty sequences of elective courses. Below is information about current offerings.

Ecopsychology in Counseling Certificate

Program Details

Credits: 8 semester hours
Program Start: Summer, fall, or spring
View program of study in current course catalog
Program Coordinator: Carol Doyle, PhD

Detailed information about this program is available at: https://www.lclark.edu/graduate/departments/counseling_psychology/ecopsychology/index.php

Eating Disorders Certificate

Program Details

Credits: 9 semester hours
Program Start: Summer, fall, or spring
View program of study in current course catalog
Program CoordinatorStella Kerl-McClain, PhD

Detailed information about this program is available at: https://graduate.lclark.edu/programs/continuing_education/certificates/eating_disorders/

Those participants holding a master’s degree or doctoral degree in nutrition, exercise physiology, health, behavioral science, or medicine may complete a practicum experience and apply for Certified Eating Disorders Specialist in Nutrition (CEDN) or Certified Eating Disorders Specialist (CDES) certification from the International Association of Eating Disorders Professionals (IAEDP).

Gambling Treatment Pre-Certification Education

Details

Hours: 60 seat hours
Course I Start: Fall
Course II Start: Sprint
Program Coordinators: Rick Berman

The Gambling Counselor Pre-Certification is a series of two 30-hour courses that provide the educational requirements for the Certified Gambling Addictions Counselor (CGAC) credential in Oregon. 

NOTE: Certification with the CGAC I credential is a separate process handled through the Addiction Counselor Certification Board of Oregon—learn more here. Upcoming scheduled courses can be found on our list of Continuing Education courses and workshops here.