Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling with Sports Psychology

At a Glance

Type: Graduate
Location: Campus
School: Leonhard Schiemer School of Psychology

Program Overview

When Sports Psychology is combined with our Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling, our graduates are academically prepared to seek state licensure or certification as a professional mental health counselor and are able to add an additional client base to their repertoire of expertise. In our current culture, coaches have come to realize that to be successful on the court or field, they must incorporate the psychological dimension that our program provides. Our Sports Psychology graduates are now working with athletic teams in Brazil, England, and in the United States.

Why Study Clinical Mental Health Counseling with Sports Psychology 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.

Download Clinical Mental Health with Sports Psychology Degree Checklist

Psychology

Program Format

Delivery Mode: Offered online and on campus
Program Duration: 2 – 2 1/2 years
Credit Hours: 62 credit hours
Start Dates: Multiple terms per year (e.g., Fall, Spring, Summer). Fall start is recommended if possible.

Career

Career Outcomes

Sport Mental Health Counselor
Mental Health Counselor
Intervention Specialist
Substance Abuse Counselor
School Counselor

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 with Sports Psychology 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.

Program Faculty

TMU's School of Psychology is filled with many talented, passionate, and excellent professors who are passionate about their students and helping them fulfill their calling.