Grand View University Online Clinical Counseling Programs
Grand View University offers two counseling programs: the master of science in clinical mental health counseling and the post-master’s certificate in clinical mental health counseling. Both programs are designed for students who want flexible online study and preparation for licensure in mental health counseling.
These programs share a focus on practical training, ethical practice, and serving diverse populations. Grand View combines asynchronous online learning with live engagement, supervision, and field experience. The university also emphasizes multicultural competence, research-informed practice, and strong preparation for real counseling work.
The master of science in clinical mental health counseling is a 60-credit graduate program that prepares students for licensure as mental health counselors. It includes coursework in counseling theories; assessment and appraisal; group counseling; multiculturalism in counseling; crisis intervention; psychopharmacology; and diagnosis and treatment planning. Students also complete practicum and internship experiences and a residency requirement that includes both on-ground and virtual synchronous components.
The post-master’s certificate in clinical mental health counseling is a 24-credit online program for students who already hold a master’s degree from a CACREP-accredited counseling program. It is designed to help students meet Iowa licensure specialization requirements. Key courses include crisis intervention; theory and treatment of substance abuse; psychopharmacology; diagnosis and treatment planning; psychopathology; counseling practicum; and two internships.
Admission requirements vary by program. For the master’s degree, applicants need a completed bachelor’s degree or a degree completion plan, a cumulative undergraduate GPA of 2.75 or higher or a 3.0 in the last 60 hours, a personal essay, and a background check. For the certificate, applicants must hold a master’s degree from a CACREP-accredited counseling program, have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher, and submit a personal statement, references, a resume, a graduate transcript, and identity verification. Admission to the certificate is competitive and based on a completed application.
Grand View University is a private liberal arts university in Des Moines, Iowa. It is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC), and the Clinical Mental Health Counseling program is accredited by the Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP).
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MS in Clinical Mental Health Counseling
Post-masters Certificate in Clinical Mental Health
1200 Grandview AveDes Moines, Iowa
Program Essentials
Master's Degree
Counseling: Clinical Mental Health Counseling
No
2 – Two in-person residencies required
60
Spring, Fall
Complete in as few as 20-24 months
Program Admissions
No GRE required
2.75 or higher
No state restrictions
Program Tuition
60
$585.00
$35,100.00
$585.00
$35,100.00
Program Essentials
Post-Master's Certificate
Counseling: Clinical Mental Health Counseling
Yes
0 – No required campus visits
24
Spring, Fall
Complete in as few as 12-18 months
Program Admissions
No GRE required
3.0 or higher
No state restrictions
Program Tuition
24
$585.00
$14,040.00
$585.00
$14,040.00
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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