Is the Program Completely Online?
Grace’s Online Masters in Clinical Mental Health Counseling program is completely online, with the exception of a seven-day residency every summer. This allows students to work at their own pace wherever they want. Our required live sessions offer priceless insights to help students grow, both personally and professionally.
Even though we are an online program, we stress the importance of community. We want to provide opportunities for students to know and engage with their cohort, peers, and faculty.
One way we accomplish this is through our summer residency, a highly anticipated week for our students. It’s a time of intensive learning and meaningful community. Together, we share meals, pray, worship, and grow spiritually. There are social events, peer groups, and plenty of opportunities to build lasting friendships. While building community is a key part of our summer residency, it’s just the beginning. The summer residency is one of the highlights of my year because students learn directly from knowledgeable professors and gain hands-on experience that connects their studies to real-world applications in their future careers.
Are You Fit For a Life in Counseling?
This program is designed for those who are serious about making a lasting impact through a career in counseling and want the flexibility of completing their graduate degree online. The Masters in Clinical Mental Health Counseling is especially well-suited for people who are compassionate, empathetic, good listeners, relational, and flexible. With a Master’s in Counseling, you’ll be equipped to walk alongside individuals as they navigate personal challenges and pursue healing.
If this describes you, it may be the perfect time to take the next step and pursue your online masters in clinical mental health counseling! I would love to walk alongside you as you pursue this option.
Where Do Mental Health Counselors Work?
Graduates of our program are eligible to pursue licensure as professional counselors in their state, opening the door to a wide range of career paths. Many choose private practice, while others serve in community mental health centers, residential facilities, or addiction recovery programs. Some work with couples, families, or children. One of the greatest strengths of this degree is its versatility. We equip students to serve diverse populations in many meaningful ways.
Here are some career path options:
- Licensed Mental Health Counselor
- Marriage and Family Counselor
- Substance Abuse Counselor
- Clinical Supervisor
- Crisis Interventionalist
- Private Practice Therapist
No matter where your passion lies, there will be a career path for you with a masters in clinical mental health counseling!
You’ve Got This!
Here is what I know: if God is calling you into this career, He will not abandon you. By joining the graduate counseling program at Grace College, you’ll be part of a community that will support and encourage you every step of the way. We believe you will be successful in the important work God has called you to do.
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Dr. Jill Brue is the Associate Professor of Graduate Counseling and the Chair of the Graduate Counseling Department at Grace College. She received her B.A. in French from Texas Tech University, her M.A. in Counseling from Asbury Theological Seminary, and her Ph.D. in Counseling Education and Supervision from Regent University. She is committed to equipping students with the tools and resources to serve others in counseling from a Christian perspective.
