Master of Arts in Global Mental Health Counseling

Master of Arts in Global Mental Health Counseling

At a Glance
Type
Graduate
Location
Campus, Online
School
Leonhard Schiemer School of Psychology

Program Overview

The Master of Arts in Global Mental Health Counseling provides participants with the knowledge and skills to initiate, develop, and oversee mental health programs in different economic settings, and to conduct and critically evaluate research on global mental health. These skills will equip students to make valuable contributions in research, public health, policy, and practice.

Why Study Global Mental Health Counseling at TMU?

Getting a Master’s Degree in Counseling from Truett McConnell University allows you to be trained in the art of counseling from a biblical point of view.  Counseling and discussions about mental health are becoming more secular each year.  Therefore, it is becoming increasingly important for biblically-based Christian counselors to bring the light of Jesus into the field of mental health counseling.  All of the courses at TMU are grounded in scripture and our faculty will train you in how to counsel biblically.

Pyschology

Program Format

  • Delivery Mode: Offered online and on campus
  • Program Duration: 1 – 1 1/2 years
  • Credit Hours: 36 credit hours
  • Start Dates: Multiple terms per year (e.g., Fall, Spring, Summer). Fall start is recommended if possible.
Careers

Career Outcomes

  • Non-state licensed private practice
  • Counseling in non-profit institutions (ie., missionary endeavors, church soul care outreach, etc.)
  • Federal, state, and local health agencies
  • Non-governmental organizations (NGOs)
  • Disaster relief organizations
  • International aid and development agencies
  • Research and academic institutions
  • International health organizations

Admissions Requirements

Minimum graduate admissions criteria must be met along with the following requirements.

Applicants for the Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling must have a bachelor’s degree or higher. Applicants must submit official college transcripts and have a minimum GPA of 3.0.

Applicants must also submit:

  • Resume
  • Two-page personal statement essay
  • Two professional recommendations
  • Background check

Applicants will also complete a virtual group interview with the School of Psychology Faculty that will take place after the admissions deadline has passed.

Contact Us

Dr. Carlie Black
Chair, School of Psychology & Biblical Counseling; Assistant Professor, Neuroscience
706-865-2134, ext. 6201
cblack@tmu.edu