The Certificate Program in Counseling requires 34 credit hours and is designed for a one-year program of study. The program is designed to prepare students for entry level job on Navajo behavioral health facilities and students may continue to obtain and an associate degree or a baccalaureate degree. Graduates from this program will work on the Navajo Nation behavioral health facilities and eight graduates will be needed per year.
Online Program Expectation
Learning online requires access to the Internet and a device (laptop, tablet, etc.). In some courses, you may be required to have additional software, a webcam, etc. If you do not have the technology required for your course, please contact your program advisor to discuss alternatives as soon as possible. Please refer to the Student E-Learning policy, and Student Online Resource, Step 8 for more information.
You also must meet the following admission requirements for online learning:
- Possess an aptitude for success in an online learning environment
- Exhibit the ability to make a positive contribution to the NTU online learning community.
- Successfully Complete the Blackboard Ultra 101 - Student Orientation Course
- Complete the Student E-Learning Policies & Procedures Student Acknowledgement Form
Counseling - The Associate Degree Counseling students are eligible to apply for the Licensed Substance Abuse Associate (LSAA) Licensure in New Mexico only. More information can be found here: http://www.rld.state.nm.us/boards/Counseling_and_Therapy_Practice_Forms_and_Applications.aspx
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| POSITIVE LICENSURE & CERTIFICATION DETERMINATIONS | NEGATIVE LICENSURE & CERTIFICATION DETERMINATIONS | NO LICENSURE & CERTIFICATION DETERMINATIONS |
| NTU has determined that our curriculum meets the state educational requirements for licensure or certification in the states listed below. | NTU has determined that our curriculum does not meet the state educational requirements for licensure or certification in the states listed below. | NTU has not made a determination that our curriculum meets the state educational requirements for licensure or certification in the states listed below. |
| Colorado, Georgia, Hawaii, Illinois, Iowa, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Tennessee, Utah, Virginia, Wisconsin, Wyoming | Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Connecticut, Delaware,Florida, Idaho, Indiana, Kansas, Michigan, Nevada, New Jersey |
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Program Advisors & Licensure Information:
Dr. Dianna Dekelaita-Mullet, Associate Professor of Psychology
Email: dmullet@navajotech.edu
Phone: (505) 387-7452
Nancy Goodwin, Assistant Professor of Psychology
Email: nancy.goodwin@navajotech.edu
| Estimated Cost of Attendance | $16,420/academic year |
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| Tuition and Fees | $2,360 |
| Housing and Meals | $7,360 |
| Books and Supplies | $2,600 |
| Transportation | $1,600 |
| Personal/Misc | $2,500 |
Degree Checklist (PDF) Enrollment Data
Program Advisors
Dr. Dianna Dekelaita-Mullet, Associate Professor of Psychology
Email: dmullet@navajotech.edu
Ph.D., Educational Psychology, University of North Texas
B.A., Mathematics, University of North Texas
Nancy Goodwin, Assistant Professor of Psychology
Email: nancy.goodwin@navajotech.edu
M.S. Community Counseling, John Brown University
B.S., Organizational Management, John Brown University
A.A., Secretarial Science, John Brown University