George Fox University Online Master’s in Counseling Programs
George Fox University offers two online master’s programs in counseling: master of arts in clinical mental health counseling and master of arts in marriage, couple, and family counseling. Both programs are designed for students who want a flexible format, strong faculty support, and a Christian learning environment.
Both counseling degrees share a similar structure and focus on practical training, personal growth, and professional preparation. Students can study online or in person, and both programs include field placements, live feedback, and a cohort-style learning experience. George Fox also emphasizes whole-person care, meaning students learn to consider the spiritual, emotional, social, and relational needs of the people they will serve. Both programs include a practicum and three internships.
The master of arts in clinical mental health counseling program prepares students for work in mental health settings and for licensure in Oregon. It includes counseling core courses, spiritual integration, electives, and supervised field placement. Important courses include introduction to systems theory and practice; advanced clinical skills; psychopathology and appraisal; treatment planning; sexual issues in the clinical setting; introduction to trauma-informed practice; group theory & therapy; and addictions.
The master of arts in marriage, couple, and family counseling program prepares students to work with individuals, couples, and families and offers a dual licensure path. Students study counseling core courses, marriage and family specialization courses, and supervised field placement. Important courses include couple therapy; family therapy; introduction to systems theory and practice; sexual issues in the clinical setting; and play therapy: lifespan applications.
Admission requirements include a bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited institution with a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or above, a completed online application, two recommendations, a short essay, and a professional resume. Standardized test scores are not required. The bachelor’s degree does not need to be in psychology.
George Fox University is a private Christian university in Newberg, Oregon. It is regionally accredited by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities (NWCCU), and all counseling programs are accredited by the Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP). The clinical mental health counseling and marriage, couple, and family counseling programs are also approved by the Oregon Board of Licensed Professional Counselors and Therapists.
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MA in Clinical Mental Health Counseling
MA in Marriage, Couple and Family Counseling
414 N Meridian StNewberg, Oregon
Program Essentials
Master's Degree
Counseling: Clinical Mental Health Counseling
No
1 – One in-person residency during the first year is required
60
Fall, Spring
Can be completed in 3 years
Program Admissions
No GRE required
3.0
No state restrictions
Program Tuition
60
$826.00
$49,560.00
$826.00
$49,560.00
Program Essentials
Master's Degree
Counseling: Marriage and Family Therapy
No
1 – One in-person residency during the first year is required
64
Fall, Spring
Can be completed in 3 years
Program Admissions
No GRE required
3.0
No state restrictions
Program Tuition
64
$826.00
$52,864.00
$826.00
$52,864.00
Tuition is calculated based on credits, at the published tuition rate. Rates may change, so please check here for the latest tuition information. For programs with variable tuition rates, we use the rates for part-time students. “Resident” and “non-resident” refer to the student’s school-recognized state residency status. Tuition number represents the cost of tuition for the entire program, not per semester or year. Estimated total tuition does not include additional fees.
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