Certificate in Child and Adolescent Psychotherapy
(Admission to this program is currently suspended)
To apply for admission to the Child and Adolescent Psychotherapy program, the following documents are required from domestic applicants:
- A $50 application fee
- A completed application form
- Official transcripts of all undergraduate and any graduate work
- Documentation of professional licensure (applicant must be licensed or license eligible in the state in which he or she practices)
Applicants to the Child and Adolescent Psychotherapy program are required to possess a master's or higher degree in a recognized mental health profession* and to be currently practicing psychotherapy with children and adolescents.
* Mental health professionals include: social workers (Licensed Social Workers or Licensed Clinical Social Workers), psychologists (clinical, counseling, or school), counselors (Licensed Professional Clinical Counselors), psychiatric nurses, psychiatrists. Other applicants may be considered depending upon their credentials and experience.
For international applicants, the following documents are required in addition to those listed above:- TOEFL or IELTS scores
- A Declaration and Certification of Finances Form
- Evaluations of international transcripts by an outside credentialing service. Go to www.ece.org for information about this service and to download an application.
For more detailed information about the above requirements, or to apply now, click here.

