Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling

Students completing the 62-hour Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling degree are prepared and qualified to begin the process of acquiring their LCMHC (License in Clinical Mental Health Counseling) or to pursue doctoral studies in counseling. Post-graduate clinical requirements, including an examination, must be met before obtaining licensure.

Admissions Requirements

In order to be considered for enrollment in one of the graduate programs at Grace, you must fulfill certain admission requirements. Below is a list of the requirements for the Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling program.

  • A baccalaureate degree
  • Undergraduate GPA: minimum 3.0
  • Complete the application process
  • Curriculum Vitae or Resume
  • Background Check

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Application deadline: August 1

After all parts of your application have been completed and received in our enrollment office, your application will be reviewed by the Admissions Committee.

Paper application fee: include a $30 non-refundable application fee with your application. To avoid this fee, apply online!

 

Unless otherwise specified, submit the requested information to:

Grace College

Office of Graduate & Adult Enrollment
ATTN: Dean of Enrollment Management
200 Seminary Drive
Winona Lake, Indiana 46590
Fax: 574.372.5120

 

The following five parts are to be completed and/or requested and submitted by the appropriate persons or institutions:

Personal References

Complete the top portion of each form and forward them to qualified individuals (not relatives) who know you well. It will be returned by your reference person directly to our Graduate and Adult Enrollment Office.

MA in CMHC Personal Reference

Curriculum Vitae

Please submit a Curriculum Vitae (CV) to the Office of Graduate & Adult Enrollment (address above).  A CV elaborates on education to a greater degree than a résumé and includes a listing of any professional history including employment, academic credential, publication, contribution or significant achievement.

Background Check

If you are an Indiana resident, go to http://www.in.gov/isp/lch to request a Limited Criminal History report. Complete the information for the history and mark #11 (“Has volunteered services at a public school”) as your “Reason for Request.” This document will not automatically be sent to you. The electronic report will be made available to you when you submit your information online. Please save or print the report and email mac@grace.edu or mail a copy to the Graduate and Adult Enrollment Office (address above). If you are not an Indiana resident, to request a form go to http://www.checkcriminalbackgrounds.com and click on “state” to request a criminal background check.

 

  • The Department Chair will contact you to schedule a personal interview after receiving your personal questionnaire and all other application pieces.

Tuition Deposit

Submit your Tuition Deposit
A deposit of $250 is required of all graduate students accepting admission to Grace College.

 

2012 - 2013 Tuition and Costs

  • Per credit hour $508
  • Hybrid online add $125 tech fee per course
  • Per audit hour $169

*A minimum enrollment is required for each class. If a class does not meet minimum enrollment requirements, Grace College & Seminary reserves the right to cancel the class at the time that it is typically offered.

Questions?

Email Graduate Admissions or call 877-607-0012.

Financial Aid & Scholarships

Financial Aid Checklist

Male citizens of the U.S. and male immigrant aliens 18 through 25 years old must be registered with the U.S. Selective Service System to be eligible for federal student loans and grants. Men can register at any post office or register online.

  • Apply and be accepted for admission to Grace College.
  • The FAFSA must be completed and mailed to the government as soon as possible after January 1st. Grace's Federal School Code is 001800. June 30th is the deadline.
  • File the FAFSA form online (preferred for Indiana residents).
  • Apply for one of our scholarships.
  • Documents or clarifying information requested by Grace College’s Office of Student Financial Aid Services must be submitted within 30 days by the student and/or parent. Notify the Student Financial Aid Office if you will be receiving any outside sources of financial aid.
  • Upon receiving the Student Aid Notification letter from Grace College, the student must carefully follow all the instructions that are listed.

Additional information about student financial aid may be secured by contacting:

Grace College & Seminary
Office of Student Financial Aid Services
200 Seminary Drive
Winona Lake, IN 46590
Telephone: 1-800-54-GRACE

Scholarships

Grace College M.A. in Clinical Mental Health Counseling Scholarship

MA in CMHC Scholarship Application

Additional Scholarship and Loan Repayment Opportunities

Questions?

Email the Office of Student Financial Aid or call 800-544-7223, ext. 6162.