Veterans Counseling Certificate

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The first of its kind in Illinois, this 26-credit-hour program provides specialized training for individuals working with veterans. Beginning in the Fall 2011 semester, it meets a growing demand for professionals trained to handle the unique issues faced by those who serve our country.

Comprised of four existing Human Services courses and five new courses, the program includes a required 300-hour clinical fieldwork experience, qualifying students for an entry-level position upon completion.

The certificate is aimed at both undergraduate students who are interested in working with veterans in a variety of social service settings, and practicing clinicians already working in the field.

To register, call (630) 942-2377 or go to registration@cod.edu. For more information, contact the Human Services department at (630) 942-2103 or (630) 942-2043.

Certificate Information (PDF file)
Veterans Counseling Certificate brochure (PDF)
Frequently Asked Questions (PDF)

Who could benefit from the Veterans Counseling certificate?

Direct therapeutic services
Employee assistance program counselors
State agency workers
VA Hospitals
Drug and alcohol rehab counselors
Higher education administrators
Classroom teachers
Human Resources personnel
Charities providing services to veterans
Police officers and firefighters
Federal employees and law enforcement officers
Private recruiting firms that place veterans in civilian occupations
Doctors, nurses and other medical professionals

Veteran's Counseling Speaker Series
Earn free CEUs while you engage in important veterans’ issues with knowledgeable speakers. The next series is being planned for spring 2012.

[ View PDF of Oct. 2011 series. ]