The Athletic Counseling graduate certificate is designed for students pursuing the Association for Applied Sport Psychology's (AASP) Certified Mental Performance Consultant (CMPC) credential. The eight required knowledge areas for certification are covered within the coursework and students have the opportunity to earn mentored experience hours during their practicum or internship. To review complete certification requirements, refer to the AASP CMPC handbook. 

The minimum requirements for admission to the Athletic Counseling Certificate are: 

1. Currently Enrolled in a Master's Degree Program or a previously completed Master's Degree in a related field from an accredited college/university. 

2. Completion of one, three unit, undergraduate or graduate General Psychology or Lifespan course. 

​Official transcripts confirming degree conferral and prerequisite coursework are required.

Course List

Code	Title	Units
Certificate Requirements 1, 2
COUNSED 718	PRINCIPLES OF COUNSELING	3
COUNSED 728	MENTAL HEALTH DIAGNOSIS IN COUNSELING	3
COUNSED 741	SOCIAL AND CULTURAL FOUNDATIONS IN COUNSELING	3
COUNSED 751	PROFESSIONAL PRACTICES: ETHICS AND CONSULTATION	3
COUNSED 715	RESEARCH IN COUNSELOR EDUCATION	3
or EDFOUND 780	READING, ANALYZING, AND EVALUATING EDUCATIONAL RESEARCH
or EDFOUND 740	TECHNIQUES OF RESEARCH
PEPROF 672	ADVANCED PHYSIOLOGY OF EXERCISE	3
COACHING 705	SPORT AND EXERCISE PSYCHOLOGY	3
COACHING 793	PRACTICUM	3-6
or COUNSED 795	COUNSELING INTERNSHIP
Total Units		24-27

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Completion of this certificate does not guarantee CMPC certification. Students must accumulate the required mentored experience hours (some can accomplish this during the practicum or internship) and pass the certifying exam.  

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Completion of this certificate does not lead to Counseling licensure or certification.