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M.A. in Clinical Mental Health Counseling Admission RequirementsPlease review your student checklist (login required) for information on the specific documents and requirements needed for your admission.Liberty University’s online master’s in clinical mental health counseling degree is designed to equip you with the specialized training you need to gain state licensure and become a Professional Counselor (LPC)*. By earning this online LPC degree, you will enhance your understanding of human psychology through field-tested techniques and learn best practices for promoting the mental health and holistic wellness of clients in diverse communities. *Individual state licensure requirements may vary, please verify licensure requirements for the state in which you reside.
Alternate Pathway for AdmissionStudents who do not meet the required 2.7 GPA can potentially be placed into the Graduate Certificate in Mental Health Studies.* Upon successful completion of this certificate with at least a 3.0 GPA, these students can be reevaluated for the MA in Clinical Mental Health Counseling program. *In order to be eligible for the alternate pathway, admission requirements for the graduate certificate must still be met. Department of Counselor Education and Family Studies Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling Mission Statement and Diversity StatementMissionThe mission of the Department of Counselor Education and Family Studies (CEFS) is to produce ethically and spiritually aware mental health counselors who possess the knowledge, values,
skills, and personal disposition to promote the mental health and holistic wellness of clients across diverse populations with unique worldviews. Licensure InformationThe 60-hour Clinical Mental Health Counseling degree is designed to lead to professional licensure as outlined by individual state boards of counseling. Before enrolling in a licensure program at Liberty University, students should consult the rules and regulations regarding professional counseling for their particular state. More specifically, students should be aware of the following before enrolling in one of Liberty University’s counseling programs:
Preliminary AcceptanceIf you are sending in a preliminary transcript for acceptance, you must:
Disclosure StatementEnrollment in one of the master’s-level licensure programs does not guarantee a degree from Liberty or qualification for professional licensure. Students are responsible for meeting all academic and professional requirements for graduation. Further information regarding these academic and professional requirements are outlined in the Clinical Mental Health Counseling Handbook. Students enrolled in an M.A. in Counseling licensure program are responsible for knowing the material outlined in this handbook. Further, it is the sole responsibility of the student, not the program, to obtain information regarding prerequisites for licensure as outlined by their particular state board of counseling or marriage and family therapy. Unofficial College Transcript PolicyAn unofficial copy of the college transcript can either be faxed from the institution, printed from the school’s official site, or an opened copy that you may have in your possession. Before sending unofficial college transcripts, please make sure they include the following:
Official College Transcript PolicyAn acceptable official college transcript must be issued directly from the institution in a sealed envelope with a signature across the back. If you have one in your possession, it must meet the same requirements. Official college transcripts are not required initially for acceptance if unofficial transcripts are provided; however, if the student uses unofficial transcripts to earn acceptance, all official transcripts must be received within 60 days of the admissions decision. Failure to send all official transcripts within the 60-day time frame will prevent registration. Liberty University Admissions Contact InformationBack to Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling |