Online Mental Health Counseling Master’s Degree

A psychologically traumatic event can result in acute symptoms and long-term complications that may haunt a person for years. Through intensive trauma counseling, individuals may begin to reclaim their health and wellness. Trauma counselors often choose this field because they are highly compassionate and empathetic people who heed God’s call to serve others.

The trauma counseling MS degree is offered by the College of Humanities and Social Sciences. Students will examine the causes and effects of trauma across the lifespan, as well as the intricacies of human behavior. There is a focus on the application of evidence-based research to assess and treat trauma-related disorders.

Other reasons why counselors choose GCU include:

• A program ideal for students seeking ways to promote mental wellbeing with a professional degree as a counselor.
• Four emphases to choose from gives you the ability to develop expertise in your preferred area of study.
• Small class sizes in both our online and campus college programs.

Master's In Mental Health Counseling Programs At GCU include:

Emphasis in Childhood and Adolescence Disorders
Children and adolescents can be susceptible to a wide range of psychological, emotional and behavioral issues. As a future mental health counselor, you may decide to focus your practice on supporting the next generation. Develop a strong foundation of knowledge and clinical skills that you can use to support young people at all developmental levels.

Emphasis in Christian Counseling
Apply Biblical beliefs in a practical way. This master’s degree with an emphasis in Christian counseling helps prepare you for careers in the professional counseling intervention field as you learn how to implement Christian principles and Scripture into treatment and care.

Emphasis in Marriage and Family Therapy
No matter how close a family is, life will always have its ups and downs. As an aspiring marriage and family therapist, you could make it your life’s work to help couples and families overcome obstacles and live harmoniously. Offered by the College of Humanities and Social Sciences, the marriage and family therapy degree empowers students to proactively plan the direction of their desired careers. Students prepare to provide individual, couple and family counseling within a carefully structured environment that inspires a sense of security.

Emphasis in Trauma
A psychologically traumatic event can result in acute symptoms and long-term complications that may haunt a person for years. Through intensive trauma counseling, individuals may begin to reclaim their health and wellness. Trauma counselors often choose this field because they are highly compassionate and empathetic people who heed God’s call to serve others.