Grace College

What you'll study

Coursework explores clinical assessment and therapeutic intervention across individual, couple, family and group settings, integrating psychological and social science foundations with pastoral and spiritual considerations. Residency weeks focus on counselor preparation, practical skill development and relationship building with faculty and peers. The program prepares students to weigh ethical and relational questions in counseling practice and to deliver competent mental health services from a Christian framework.

Entry requirements

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution
• Minimum undergraduate GPA of 3.0
• Completed online application and transcript submission
• Professional reference (not a relative; recent employer, instructor or supervisor)
• Interview with a faculty member
• Successful background check
• Admissions deadlines: July 1 for Fall (Aug start); December 1 for Spring (Jan start); April 1 for Summer (May start)

Career prospects

Graduates are prepared for roles that provide therapeutic guidance and mental health services. Typical positions noted by the program include Licensed Mental Health Counselor, Marriage and Family Counselor, Substance Abuse Counselor, Clinical Supervisor, Crisis Interventionalist and private practice therapist. The training emphasizes competencies for work with individuals, couples, families and groups in clinical settings.

Scholarships & funding angle

The program page lists a total program price of $37,500. For details about tuition billing, scholarships, and financial aid options you should contact the Grace College admissions or financial aid offices and your assigned admissions counselor; the online admissions counselor listed for this program is Brooklyn Long.