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Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling

Completion

2 Years

Credits

60

Degree Type

Master of Arts (M.A.)

Delivery

Hybrid

Cost per Credit

$684*

Program Cost

$41,040*

*2025-2026 academic year

Corban’s Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling is more than a degree or a next step in your education—it’s a path toward meaningful work that matters. This comprehensive, CACREP-accredited program equips you to be an effective Licensed Professional Counselor, ready to serve individuals and communities with skill and compassion.

With demand for mental health professionals projected to grow 19% nationwide between 2023 and 2033,* you can make a difference in a field urgently in need of qualified counselors who can offer hope and support

Designed for Christians, this program blends clinical mental health training with biblical truth and values. You’ll gain the knowledge and experience to qualify for licensure and work in a variety of counseling environments, without compromising your values or your calling.

*source: Bureau of Labor Statistics

  • 100%

    job placement rate

  • 60+

    years of combined faculty real-world experience in the field

  • 840

    additional mental health counselors needed in Oregon by 2034*

*according to The Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA)

Featured Courses

For a complete list of courses in this program, view the program overview.
For official course descriptions, refer to the academic catalog.

Corban’s Clinical Mental Health Counseling program has taught me so much about people, life, and myself. It has equipped me to work well with others, allowing me to make the impact every therapist hopes to make. I am thankful for each of my professors who sought to shape me and my cohort into quality counselors.

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CACREP-Accredited

You can be confident that you’ll receive the highest quality education and be well-prepared to make a difference as a licensed professional counselor with Corban’s Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling.

Accreditation by the Council for Accreditation of Counseling & Related Educational Programs (CACREP) ensures that the program provides the appropriate knowledge and skills areas necessary for you to enter the counseling field.

What to Expect

Hybrid Learning

Classes are built on a hybrid model of evening and online classes. Meet with your instructor and classmates one night per week at Corban’s Salem, Oregon, campus while also enjoying some the flexibility of online coursework.

Two-Year Program

Becoming a clinical mental health counselor is a goal you can achieve! Cohorts start each fall, and you can complete the 60 credits in this rigorous program in two years when you attend at a full-time pace.

Cohort Model

You’ll be part of a cohort of students who walk through the program together. This model builds camaraderie and long-lasting friendships as well as a professional network that you can carry with you into your counseling career.

Biblical Integration

This program prepares counselors who are Christians to serve diverse populations in both secular and faith-based settings, meeting people where they are. Through coursework grounded in Christian ethics and theological principles, you’ll be able to integrate your faith with your work and apply a biblical worldview to the practice of counseling.

Experienced Faculty

Corban’s counseling faculty bring years of clinical experience and specialized training in areas like marriage and family therapy, trauma, grief, pastoral care, and counselor supervision. They’re not only well-qualified—they’re dedicated mentors who will walk alongside you, helping you become a confident, capable counselor who offers hope and support to every client.

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Affordable Tuition

Corban University offers the most affordable option among private Christian colleges in the West for each of our graduate programs, while remaining committed to academic excellence and biblical integration.

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Generous Scholarships

We’re excited to offer scholarships specifically for graduate students, including Corban alumni, parents of Corban students, military, members of partner network churches, and employees of non-profit or ministry organizations.

Program Takeaways

Foundation for Licensure

This CACREP-accredited program meets Oregon Board of Licensed Professional Counselors and Therapists (OBLPCT) standards and equips you to pursue licensure in Oregon or other states. You’ll graduate confident in your ability to serve individuals and families with skill, integrity, and compassion, integrity.

Broad Clinical Preparation

You’ll engage with a wide range of clinical topics through both coursework and real-world practice. From trauma and grief to marriage and family counseling, you’ll develop a strong theoretical and ethical framework—and learn how to approach each client with empathy, professionalism, and unconditional positive regard.

Relationship-Driven Counseling

At Corban, counseling is more than technique—it’s about care. You’ll be trained to build meaningful, therapeutic relationships, using clinical skills rooted in trust, active listening, and emotional safety. This kind of relational care helps clients feel seen and supported—and encourages them to keep coming back for the support they need.

Practical Experience

Supervised practicums and internships give you practical preparation for licensure and clinical work. Up to 400 internship hours can count toward the 2,400 hours required for licensure in Oregon. With over a dozen partner sites—including Corban’s own Counseling Center and Salem Free Clinics—you’ll gain firsthand experience serving diverse populations while sharpening your skills in assessment, diagnosis, and treatment planning.

  • 100

    practicum hours in direct client service and supervision

  • 600

    internship hours

  • 100%

    internship placement