Trinity’s Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling program offers rigorous academic and professional training in counseling, combining theory, empirical research, and practical experience. The program deeply considers what it means to be human by emphasizing our embodied experiences, our relational needs, and our longing for healing and reconciliation. Grounded in a Christian perspective, we train counselors to consider all elements of their own humanity as they encounter both resilience and suffering in their clinical work. The program welcomes students of all faith traditions and emphasizes the formation of the whole person in the training of each student to answer God’s call to bring healing and restoration.
The Clinical Mental Health Counseling Program is a part of the Counseling and Psychology Department. The Counselor Education faculty are responsible for the preparation of students in this program. Trinity is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission. If you are interested in learning more about the program, including accessing sample syllabi for courses please contact graduateprograms@trnty.edu and review the CMHC 2021-2022 Annual Program Report.
Trinity’s Clinical Mental Health Counseling graduate program prepares students to work in a variety of settings. You could choose to work as a substance abuse or addiction counselor; an outpatient therapist; a counselor or therapist in a residential home setting; a school adjustment counselor working with children or teens; or in any number of other personally and professionally rewarding careers.
As evidence of our commitment to having a rigorous training program for professional counselors, Trinity’s CMHC program is pursuing CACREP (Council for the Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs) Accreditation. Trinity’s CMHC program has submitted its self-study for CACREP and has been approved for a site visit. We are actively in the process of seeking this program-level accreditation. As an institution, Trinity is also accredited by the Higher Learning Commission.
To learn more about the program, including financial aid and admissions info, visit the Clinical Mental Health Counseling page. To learn more about all Trinity Christian College has to offer, schedule a traditional or virtual visit to our campus, conveniently located near Chicago. When you’re ready to do so, apply for admission online — quickly and easily.
