Clinical Mental Health Counseling

Think of this as "Counseling Plus." While you’ll learn the heart-centered skills of a counselor, our curriculum is built on a clinical psychology foundation. This means you’ll graduate with a deeper understanding of psychological science and assessment, making you a more versatile clinician who is also prepared to work in hospitals, private practices, or integrated healthcare teams.

Yes! This is a major perk. You’ll gain hands-on experience with cognitive and personality assessments. These are high-demand skills that allow you to offer more to your clients and your future employers than a standard counseling degree might.

We are a community that values the "whole person." While we are rooted in a Christian mission that emphasizes ethics and integrity, we are a diverse and welcoming space. We invite students from all faith backgrounds and worldviews to join us in respectful, civil, and life-changing dialogue.

We maintain the high standards expected of our regional (NECHE) accreditation and are aligned with APA standards, ensuring your degree is respected by employers and licensing boards nationwide.

Two-year schedule: By taking a full course load, you can complete your degree in just two years.

Part-time schedules: If you need more breathing room, our part-time and evening schedule options allow you to balance your studies with your current career or family life and complete your degree in three or four years.

For our fall and spring classes, we offer two ways to attend: you can enroll in either the on-campus section or the synchronous online section. Both sections meet at the same time, allowing you to interact with your professors and classmates in real-time.

While the course content and real-time interaction are identical, your choice of section determines how the college identifies your residency and attendance for licensing boards:

• The Synchronous Online Section: This is an excellent, flexible option for those in states that recognize live, synchronous virtual learning. We recommend checking the specific regulations of your target state’s licensing board.
• The On-Campus Section: Choose this if you plan to seek licensure in a state with strict "in-person" requirements. The college officially identifies these credits as campus-based for your licensure applications, providing maximum mobility across all the United States.

We’ve intentionally scheduled classes on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Through our thoughtfully structured schedule, coursework is kept within two days each week, keeping Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays completely open. This makes it much easier to balance a part-time job or secure the best clinical internships.

You won't just be reading books for two years! You’ll start your practicum (100 hours) in the spring of your first year. During your second year, you’ll dive into your internship (600 hours), where you’ll work directly in the field with the support of a faculty mentor and an on-site supervisor.

You don’t have to navigate this alone. Our Clinical Director works personally with you to identify and secure high-quality placements. Because of our "power block" schedule, you have a major competitive advantage: you are available for full-day rotations on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays, opening doors to prestigious placements in hospitals and specialty clinics.

While most students aim for LMHC/LPC licensure, our program also prepares you to thrive in fast-paced healthcare environments—like hospitals or primary care clinics—where you can collaborate effectively with medical professionals.

Absolutely. Our courses prepare you for the national counseling exams (NCMHCE and NCE), and because of our clinical psychology focus, you’ll also be well-prepared if you choose to take the psychology-specific EPPP exam.

Licensure requirements vary by state, and while some states offer reciprocity (recognizing your license from another state), others require additional steps. We have carefully mapped our 60-credit curriculum to cover the core material required by licensure boards in across the US. By meeting the rigorous standards of both the counseling and psychology worlds, you are better positioned to satisfy the fine print of different state boards. Whether you are moving across the country or looking to practice in a state with unique requirements, your education is designed to go with you.

Yes! Through our Gordon Plus program, you can start taking graduate courses during your junior or senior year. This pathway guarantees admission for qualified students and lets you jump-start your career, saving you time and helping you enter the workforce sooner.