The Grand View University Masters of Science (MS) in Clinical Mental Health Counseling Program aims to develop ethically sound, research-informed, developmentally competent, and culturally aware licensed mental health professionals (sometimes referred to as LMHC’s). Graduates will be prepared for lifelong learning and employment to diagnose and treat mental health disorders in various public and private practice settings.  

Graduate study has often kept non-traditional students away due to barriers such as finances or life circumstances (e.g., disability). This is why this program is perfect for an individual who needs flexibility. Our online, eight-week courses allow students to work around their schedules. Each week, students will be expected to review the course materials, participate in learning activities and complete required assignments. All online classes are led by faculty who are licensed practitioners, leaders, and researchers in the field of counseling and whose work is prominent in the field.

While this program meets primarily online, there will be times when students need to come to campus. The program requires that all students attend a 4.5-day on-campus Residency.

Admission Requirements

Application to the Clinical Mental Health Counseling program and meeting the minimum requirements does not guarantee admission. Admissions decisions for complete files will begin in January but will continue on a rolling basis. Any applications completed after the program is full will be placed on a waitlist until there is an opening in the class.

• A baccalaureate degree or a degree completion plan that meets the requirements of the program.
• Cumulative undergraduate GPA of 2.75 or greater (based on all hours attempted), or a GPA of 2.75 or higher in the last 60 hours of undergraduate studies.
• Complete the application for admission.

Submit the following:

• Provide two references, academic or professional, who complete an online recommendation form
• Professional Resume
• Transcript from Baccalaureate granting institution
• Writing Sample

- Submit a previous writing sample demonstrating your writing ability and ability to use academic citations in APA format. The writing sample does not need to be a paper written specifically for your application.

• Dedication to Counseling Video

- Applicants must create a brief video, lasting no more than 7 minutes, to share their thoughts on the following questions:

- What motivates your interest in this program? What are your career aspirations? How do your unique skills and experiences contribute to the counseling profession, and how do you approach and overcome personal biases when working with individuals from diverse backgrounds?

- Click here for Video Recording Recommendations

 - Applicants are allowed one recorded video submission. Applicants will be required to email video through WeTransfer file-sharing site as a MP4 file.

- If you do not already have a WeTransfer account, you will need to create a free account to submit your videos.

- If your video is stored on your computer, you can use this website: https://wetransfer.com/.If your video is stored on your cell phone you need to go to the Google Play Store or Apple Store, download the WeTransfer app, then create your account.

- WeTransfer Account users should email their recorded video to admissions@grandview.edu.

- Please title your recorded video with your full name and include your full name in the subject line. Submitting your video without your name as the title or subject line may lead to an incomplete application.

PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS

The following requirements will be met after acceptance but prior to the start of classes:

• American Counseling Association (ACA) Student Membership and Professional Liability Coverage (students will be instructed on how to purchase easily and affordably before starting their clinical coursework).

• A non-refundable enrollment deposit of $125.00 will be required following acceptance to hold a student’s position in the class and will be applied to the first semester charges after the first week of the term when enrollment has been verified.