Course Overview

You have a passion for helping those who are hurting and finding answers for those who are searching. Learn how to touch lives in meaningful ways only a licensed mental health counselor can. We’ll help you achieve your goal to help those in need through clinical mental health counseling.

Today’s therapy job landscape involves looking through the lens of an individual's psyche. When researching mental health counseling programs, you need a degree that trains you to walk with clients as they navigate life's challenges. Lipscomb offers just that through our Master of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. In addition to our generalist track, we have specializations in play therapy and addiction, that fully prepare you to enter whichever field of counseling matches your interests.

General Eligibility

Please submit:

Lipscomb University's online application

A 500-700 word essay that explains more about you and why you're applying to this program. Please include reflections on experiences with helping others and engagement with diversity.

Three letters of recommendation

Official transcripts from all schools in which a degree conferred was received

GRE scores (waived if you already hold a master's degree, optional if you have a 3.0 or above undergraduate GPA)

Optional-you may submit a 45-60 second video that answers the following question: What do you do for fun?

Interview

Credit Hours:

61

Part Time Work Details

20 Hours of Work permit weekly for international students.

Language Requirement

• IELTS 6.5 overall, with no less than 6.0 in any component.