Online Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling
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The Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling Degree Online is a three-year post-bachelor’s online program designed to meet state licensure requirements for professional clinical mental health counselors in Washington state.
Our online mental health counseling degree combines academic curriculum, three required on-campus residency experiences, and clinical training experiences. It is a robust academic experience that teaches you how to engage your clientele from a holistic approach: biologically, psychologically, spiritually, and culturally.
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Application Deadlines
Fall Start
January 31st Priority Application Deadline
April 1st Main Application Deadline
Highest Accreditation
Not all online programs are accredited—something you never have to worry about at NU.
Exceptional Education
80+ years of experience and knowledge went into creating our online courses.
Faith Integration
Every course includes a component that helps you relate the subject to your faith.
Faculty Who Care
Our instructors are experts who love students and bring out their very best.
A Word from the Program Director
I think the most rewarding part of our mental health degree program is the residency experience. This opportunity allows students to gain the hands-on experience necessary and to know how to apply the skills needed to do the work of counseling. It also allows students and faculty to become more deeply acquainted and for students to learn from each other.
Robert Campbell, Psy.D.
Assistant Professor and CMHC Program Director, College of Social and Behavioral Sciences
Why Choose an Online Master Degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling at Northwest University?
- Obtain a degree from a university with the highest institutional accreditation possible.
- Take a step toward practicing as a licensed counseling professional.
- Have both the flexibility of an online program and the support of a blended program—one that has periodic face-to-face interaction with faculty and fellow students.
- Incorporate your faith experience with academic learning and applied skills.
- Gain a deeper understanding of cultural context, enabling yourself to serve a broad range of clientele.
- Gain the opportunity to shift your career into the counseling field from other disciplines.
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You can explore program details and course descriptions for this program in our academic catalog.
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Questions about this program?
I would love to answer any questions about the Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling program that you may have.
Daniela Steinkamp, M.A.
Director of Student Services
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