Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling

Western Theological Seminary’s MA in Clinical Mental Health Counseling is rooted in the foundational realities that we are created in and for relationship as image-bearers of the Trinitarian God and ambassadors of God’s shalom in a broken world.

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Program Vision

Dr. Felix Theonugraha and Dr. Chuck DeGroat share the vision behind the MA in Clinical Mental Health Counseling Program

How to Apply

The application process will include an online application as well as an interview.
Applications for fall semester 2024 will be accepted through May 31st.

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21%

Of all US adults have suffered from a mental illness in 2020*

30-40%

Michiganders delayed treatment for depression during the pandemic*

We need programs that offer a Christian worldview, framing trauma, abuse, and addiction within a Christian context.

Pastors and therapists can help navigate these cultural waters by anchoring them in God and God's story.

- Dr. Chuck DeGroat

Professor of Pastoral Care and Christian Spirituality

Dr. Elizabeth Pennock, Director of the Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling

Meet the Program Director

Dr. Elizabeth Pennock’s areas of expertise include trauma and trauma-informed care, counselor education and supervision, and spirituality and counseling. The dissertation she completed for her PhD in Counselor Education was titled “Trauma-Informed Clergy: An Investigation of Factors Predicting the Trauma-Related Attitudes and Beliefs of Christian Clergy in Florida” (University of Central Florida). She has specialized training in trauma therapy that informs her research, teaching, and counseling practice.

Will the MA in Clinical Mental Health be CACREP Accredited?

Western Theological Seminary will seek accreditation from the Council for the Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP). Have more questions about CACREP and how why this is important?

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Will this degree meet all licensure requirements for the State of Michigan?

Yes, the MA in Clinical Mental Health will meet all licensing requirements for the State of Michigan.

What prerequisites are required to apply?

A bachelor's degree from an accredited institution will be required to apply for the MA in Clinical Mental Health.

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What will this degree cost?

We anticipate tuition for the initial cohort of students will follow our existing Masters Tuition Rates.

View current tuition rates here >

How long will it take to complete the MA in Clinical Mental Health?

The MA in Clinical Mental Health degree will take full-time students three years and part-time students five years to complete.

Will this degree be available online?

The MA in Clinical Mental Health will be offered in residence at our campus in Holland, Michigan.

Will getting a degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling prepare me to get a state license?

Western Theological Seminary's MA in Clinical Mental Health Counseling program meets Michigan’s state requirements for licensure. Please check the requirements of the state and country where you plan to practice.

How many credit hours is this program?

Students will complete a total of 69 credit hours.

What kinds of courses can I expect to take as part of the MA in CMHC?

Download sample course sequence

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*From the 2020 National Survey on Drug Use and Health (NSDUH) by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)

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