Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling (Online)
Northwest University is located in Kirkland, Washington. Since 1934, we’ve provided training and preparation for students who’ve built thousands of successful careers. Now, those 80+ years of experience are available online.
The online Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling degree is a three-year post-bachelor’s online program designed to meet state licensure requirements for professional clinical mental health counselors in Washington, Oregon, Idaho, and California.
Our online mental health counseling degree combines academic curriculum, two 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.
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.
Application Deadlines
Fall Start
January 31 Priority Application Deadline
April 1 Main Application Deadline
Spring Start
August 31 Priority Application Deadline
November 1 Main Application Deadline
After those deadlines, completed applications will be reviewed and accepted applicants will be admitted as space allows.
A Word from Dr. Robert Campbell
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 Program Director
Why Choose an Online Master's 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.