Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling

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For the student juggling family, work, and school, our part-time track offers a path to licensure that fits within your schedule. 

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For the student who wants to complete the program in three years, our full-time program provides you with a fully structured path to graduation.

Dr. Chuck DeGroat
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We need programs that offer a Christian worldview, framing trauma, abuse, and addiction within a Christian context. 

Pastors and therapists can help navigate these cultural waters by anchoring them in God and God's story.
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- Dr. Chuck DeGroat

Professor of Pastoral Care and Christian Spirituality

Western Theological Seminary is seeking accreditation from the Council for the Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP). Have more questions about CACREP and how this is important?


Contact admissions at admissions@westernsem.edu for more information.

Yes, the MA in Clinical Mental Health meets all educational requirements for licensed professional counselors in the State of Michigan. 


A bachelor's degree from an accredited institution is required to apply for the MA in Clinical Mental Health.  


Contact admissions at admissions@westernsem.edu to learn more. 

Tuition rates are set annually, and based on credit hours, and the same for all Masters programs at WTS. 


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The MA in Clinical Mental Health degree will take three years for full-time students and five years for part-time students.

The MA in Clinical Mental Health will be offered in residence at our campus in Holland, Michigan. 


While the program is not available online, it is available in either a part-time or full-time course load. 

Western Theological Seminary's MA in Clinical Mental Health Counseling program meets Michigan’s state requirements for licensure. 


Please check the requirements of the state and country where you plan to practice. 


Have questions about how to check licensing requirements?

Contact us at admissions@westernsem.edu. 

Students will complete a total of 69 credit hours.

Dr. Elizabeth Pennock, Director of the Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling

Dr. Elizabeth Pennock’s areas of expertise include trauma and trauma-informed care, counselor education and supervision, and spirituality and counseling. The dissertation she completed for her PhD in Counselor Education was titled “Trauma-Informed Clergy: An Investigation of Factors Predicting the Trauma-Related Attitudes and Beliefs of Christian Clergy in Florida” (University of Central Florida). She has specialized training in trauma therapy that informs her research, teaching, and counseling practice.

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