Certificate of Advanced Study

Ready to continue your journey to a rewarding career in counseling? At University of Bridgeport, our Certificate of Advanced Study (CAS) will provide you with the knowledge, skills, and training necessary to earn your licensure — preparing you for a fulfilling future as a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC).

Designed for individuals already holding a master’s in Clinical Mental Health Counseling or a closely related field, our CAS program will help kickstart a career making a meaningful difference in your community.

Program overview

At UB, our CAS program is flexibly designed with your needs in mind — helping you fulfill the requirements necessary to become a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC). The number of credits needed to complete your CAS will vary based on your academic background. However, our CAS program is about more than gaining specialized knowledge. In addition to your coursework, you’ll complete two 300-hour internships and a 100-hour practicum — developing your clinical competence and confidence while securing your path to licensure.

Requirements and prerequisites

To be eligible for admission to our CAS program, you’ll need a master’s degree in one of the following fields:

  • Counseling
  • Marriage and Family Therapy
  • Psychology
  • Social Work

Application requirements and deadlines

To apply, submit an application and upload the following materials:

  • Official transcript for the master’s degree earned
  • Resumé
  • Two letters of recommendation
  • Personal statement
  • Once all required materials are received, qualified applicants will be contacted for an interview.

University of Bridgeport graduate programs are on rolling admissions. The priority deadlines for the CAS program are:

  • July 15 - Fall admission
  • December 1 - Spring admission

Tuition and fees

Although the number of credits required will vary based on your academic records, most CAS students complete an average of 30 credits. Learn more about graduate program tuition and fees today.

Financial aid

At UB, we’re dedicated to making your education affordable. In addition to need and merit-based aid opportunities, CAS students taking at least 6 credits per semester will be eligible for $20,500 in unsubsidized loans per academic year. Learn how UB can help you afford your certificate today!

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