Cognitive Behavioral Therapy

Program Facts

Delivery Method:

Blended

Start Term:

Fall, Spring

Completion Time:

12 Months

Credits:

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About Our Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Certificate

Boost your clinical skillset with SRU’s Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Certificate. Backed by strong evidence-based research, CBT is one of the most effective tools for improving mental health—and demand for trained practitioners continues to grow.

Through focused, practical instruction, you’ll learn how to apply CBT techniques to help clients build coping strategies and address real-life challenges. If you choose to pursue your MSW, these courses can count toward the degree requirements.

Why Get a Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Certificate?

Apply what you learn by using CBT techniques with real client scenarios.
Learn from the best with expert faculty who hold doctoral degrees and clinical experience.
Build hands-on skills by developing and delivering CBT interventions in practical settings.
Earn the certificate alongside your MSW to deepen your expertise while working toward your degree.
Enhance your practice whether you're an MSW student or a professional with a graduate degree in human services looking to expand your CBT toolkit.

Career Outcomes

The Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) certificate is a specialized credential designed to enhance your effectiveness and marketability as a human services professional. Rather than leading to a new career, this program adds a powerful, evidence-based modality to your existing clinical toolkit. Graduates are equipped to apply CBT techniques in their current roles to help clients build coping strategies, manage mental health challenges, and improve their overall well-being. This certificate is a valuable credential for professionals in a variety of roles and settings, including:

Clinical Social Worker in private or group practice
Mental Health Therapist in community agencies
School Counselor or School Social Worker
Substance Abuse and Addictions Counselor
Behavioral Specialist in hospitals or integrated care settings
Trauma-informed care practitioner
Counselor in correctional or rehabilitation facilities
Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Counselor

Requirements

What are the admission requirements for this program at SRU? Check out the requirements in the dropdowns of this section!

Program Director / Coordinator

Graduate Coordinator
Dr. Thomas Bechard
Social Work
724.738.2422
thomas.bechard@sru.edu

When are applications accepted?

Email graduate.admissions@sru.edu or call 724.738.2051 for information regarding this program’s graduate application deadlines.

What are all of the admissions requirements?

All applicants must submit the following materials along with a completed online graduate application and a non-refundable application fee:

Official undergraduate degree transcript(s) and any graduate (except for students enrolled in SRU’s MSW program) transcripts
Personal statement explaining applicant’s career interests and goals related to cognitive behavioral therapy in social work

Please note: For more information, visit www.sru.edu/graduate. Transfer course evaluation information can be found on our graduate website.

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Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (Certificate)