Montreat College Online Master’s in Counseling
Montreat College offers three online counseling programs: a master of arts (MA) in clinical mental health counseling, a master of science (MS) in marriage and family therapy, and a master of science (MS) in counseling psychology with substance abuse and addiction counseling. All three programs are 100 percent online and integrate a Christian worldview with professional counseling training.
The programs are designed for adult learners and feature flexible scheduling, supportive faculty, and eight-week courses. They integrate faith with counseling practice, ethics, and professional preparation. Students complete practicum and internship experiences, and the clinical mental health counseling program includes two required four-day residencies.
The master of arts in clinical mental health counseling is a 60-credit program that prepares students for North Carolina LPC licensure. Important courses include orientation to professional counseling; ethics and ethical practices in counseling; theories and techniques of counseling; counseling skills; mental health diagnosis and treatment; multicultural counseling; substance abuse counseling; and counseling practicum and internship I and II. The program includes two four-day residencies.
The master of science in marriage and family therapy is a 54-credit program (with a 60-credit option available) that prepares students for LMFT licensure. Students can add the last six credits by choosing courses such as career counseling; substance abuse counseling; child and adolescent counseling; techniques in addiction counseling; or client, family, and community education in addiction counseling. Important courses include professional identity and ethics in marriage and family therapy; systemic diagnosis and assessment; marriage and family therapy; multicultural counseling; advanced marriage and family therapy; family systems theories; couples intimacy and sexuality; and MFT practicum and internship I and II.
The master of science in counseling psychology with substance abuse and addiction counseling is a 48-credit program that prepares students for certification as a substance abuse and addiction counselor. Important courses include ethical and legal issues in counseling; theories in counseling; substance abuse counseling; techniques in addiction counseling; client, family, and community education in addiction counseling; case management and relapse prevention in addiction counseling; diagnosis and treatment planning of addictive disorders; and addiction counseling internship.
Admission to the clinical mental health counseling program requires a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 from the last 60 credits of undergraduate study, a current resume, official transcripts for all colleges attended, a national background check, and a drug test before the first course. Admission to the marriage and family therapy program requires the same GPA of 3.0, a resume, official transcripts, a background check, and a drug screening. Admission to the substance abuse and addiction counseling program requires a minimum GPA of 2.75 from the last 60 credits, official transcripts, a background check, and a drug screening. For all programs, applicants with a GPA below 3.0 must submit a low GPA essay that explains challenges and outlines how they will maintain a 3.0 GPA. Notably, GRE or GMAT scores are not required for admission.
Montreat College is a private, Christian college in Montreat, North Carolina, founded in 1916. The college is institutionally accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC), 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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MA in Clinical Mental Health Counseling
MS in Counseling Psychology – Marriage and Family Therapy
MS in Counseling Psychology – Substance Abuse and Addiction Counseling
310 Gaither CirMontreat, North Carolina
Program Essentials
Master's Degree
Counseling: Clinical Mental Health Counseling
No
2 – Two on-campus residencies required
60
Fall, Fall II, Summer, Summer II, Spring, Spring II
Complete in as few as 2.5 to 3 years
Program Admissions
No GRE required
3.0
CA
Program Tuition
60
$630.00
$37,800.00
$630.00
$37,800.00
Program Essentials
Master's Degree
Counseling Psychology, Counseling: Marriage and Family Therapy
Yes
0 – No required campus visits
54-60
Fall, Fall II, Summer, Summer II, Spring, Spring II
Complete in as few as 2 years
Program Admissions
No GRE required
3.0
CA
Program Tuition
54-60
$630.00
$34,020 – $37,800
$630.00
$34,020 – $37,800
Program Essentials
Master's Degree
Counseling Psychology, Counseling: Substance Abuse & Addiction
Yes
0 – No required campus visits
48
Fall, Fall II, Summer, Summer II, Spring, Spring II
Complete in as few as 2 years
Program Admissions
No GRE required
2.75
CA
Program Tuition
48
$630.00
$30,240.00
$630.00
$30,240.00
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