The Office of Professional Development and Continuing Education (OPDCE)
Workshops
Offering Continuing Education credits for licensed psychologists and other mental health professionals
Overview
The Office of Professional Development and Continuing Education (OPDCE) is a division of Rutgers Graduate School of Applied and Professional Psychology (GSAPP) that is devoted to the professional development of psychologists, social workers, students, teachers, counselors, and other mental health professionals and certificate holders. It works collaboratively with Rutgers Division of Continuing Studies and is part of the Continuing Education Coordinating Council (CECC).
OPDCE strives to meet the training needs of licensed psychologists and other behavioral health professionals through continuing education (CE), non-matriculation, certificate, and advanced professional training programs in a variety of formats. Workshop attendees will further expand upon their extensive psychological knowledge, analytic skills and theoretical understanding needed in their professional practices. Many of these trainings and workshops provide CE credits to practitioners that will comply with regulations set forth by governing bodies such the American Psychological Association (APA), the National Association of School Psychologists (NASP), and/or Behavior Analyst Certification Board (BACB).
Why OPDCE
- Leverage the breadth and depth of resources, research and reputation of Rutgers, a powerhouse university, and GSAPP, the gold standard of education and training in psychology
- Multiple accreditations offered
- Engaging instructors who are experts in their fields
- Cutting-edge, contemporary workshops
- Conveniently offered formats to accommodate busy schedules
- All workshops incorporate GSAPP's commitment to DEI principles
- Unique professional development and networking opportunities
What Participants are Saying About OPDCE
"Excellent GSAPP continuing ed program, up to the usual standard of professional excellence GSAPP provides."
"Really outstanding presentation and very inspirational in that it gave me confidence to continue to grow in this field and aspire to do more."
"The instructor was an amazing, clear, thoughtful speaker who was very easy to relate to."
"Excellent professional presentation and high standards of all GSAPP professional programs. Thank you."
"I have especially been pleased with offerings by OPDCE speakers - they are exceptional professionals and teachers!"
"Every event I have attended has been excellent."
Contact Information
For general inquiries and discount pricing information for students, faculty and alumni, please contact: ce@gsapp.rutgers.edu
CE Provider Statements
Rutgers Graduate School of Applied and Professional Psychology is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. Rutgers Graduate School of Applied and Professional Psychology maintains responsibility for this program and its content.
Rutgers Graduate School of Applied and Professional Psychology is approved by the National Association of School Psychologists to offer professional development for school psychologists. Rutgers Graduate School of Applied and Professional Psychology maintains responsibility for this program.
GSAPP is recognized by the New York State Education Department's State Board for Psychology as an approved provider of continuing education for licensed psychologists #PSY-0123.
LMFT/MFT and LPC/LAC Licensed in New Jersey: Programs approved by the American Psychological Association are acceptable sources of continuing education credits. Please see https://www.njconsumeraffairs.gov/regulations/Chapter-34-Subchapters-10-31-Professional-Counselors.pdf, Section: 13:34-15.4 APPROVAL OF COURSES OR PROGRAMS on page 27. For all other professional licenses and certifications, please reference your issuing state board regulations regarding reciprocity of continuing education credits.
The views and opinions expressed by OPDCE workshop instructors do not necessarily reflect the views and opinions of Rutgers GSAPP.