The Graduate Certificate in Islamic Psychology and Psychotherapy (GCIPP) uniquely offers an integrated perspective within an Islamic framework for the modern professional practice of psychology. The certificate program fills a gap in the training of current mental health professionals by exposing and teaching trainees how to incorporate Islamic traditions into their professional practice. The program draws upon the existing mental health experiences of such professionals and provides a tailored course sequence designed to fill in the gaps in their training.

This certificate aims to address the pressing need for spiritually competent mental health practitioners who can skillfully work with the religious nuances of Muslim communities. The program's holistic approach will produce a generation of scholars and practitioners to enrich the nascent field of Islamic psychology both locally and globally.

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Course List

Code	Title	Hours
Core Courses
PSYC 600	Introduction to Psychology in the Islamic Tradition	3
PSYC 604	Introduction to Psychotherapy & Counseling Theories	3
PSYC 607	Ethics, Professional & Legal Issues in Psychology	3
PSYC 702	Advanced Techniques & Interventions	3
Subtotal		12
Elective Courses		6
PSYC 606	Group Therapy
PSYC 608	Career & School Counseling
PSYC 609	Substance Abuse and Addictions
PSYC 700	Marital and Family Therapy
Total Hours		18

Plan of Study Grid

First Year
First Semester		Hours
PSYC 600	Introduction to Psychology in the Islamic Tradition	3
PSYC 604	Introduction to Psychotherapy & Counseling Theories	3
PSYC 607	Ethics, Professional & Legal Issues in Psychology	3
	Semester Hours	9
Second Semester
PSYC 702	Advanced Techniques & Interventions	3
Elective 1		3
Elective 2		3
	Semester Hours	9
	Total Hours	18