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Serve as an 
Instrument of Healing

With a master's in clinical mental health counseling from Franciscan University, you’ll be prepared to be an instrument of healing for those needing mental, emotional, relational, and spiritual renewal. Grounded in a Catholic understanding of the human person and committed to Christian values, this on-campus program is dedicated to training professional counselors in contemporary practices. 

  • Hands-on internships and practicum help you gain relevant clinical experience.
  • CACREP-accredited (Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs).
  • 100 percent pass rate for Franciscan students who took the National Counselor Examination in the last three years.

An Affordable, Flexible Master’s Degree

Make the most of your graduate education with Franciscan’s affordable Clinical Mental Health Counseling Program. You’ll benefit from: 

2-year 
completion time

GRE waived for 3.0 GPA and above

Elevate Your Career.  Deepen Your Convictions.

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Franciscan University of Steubenville believes earning your graduate degree in clinical mental health counseling is a significant investment in your professional future. That’s why our admission process is quick, free, and easy

Develop research and testing skills while honing your ethical decision-making for a rewarding career where you can be a source of healing for others. 

Prepare for in-demand career options in mental health counseling, pastoral counseling, drug and alcohol addiction, relationship counseling, and more.

Franciscan gave me the ethical and moral guiding principles I needed to combine a mental health, substance use disorder treatment, and corrections career. Every time I come back, I think, ‘I really hope my kids go to school there.’ The environment is amazing. It’s like an oasis in the desert.

—Michael Fatula MA ’10

Learn more about our on-campus Clinical Mental Health Counseling Program!

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Called to Love the Whole Person?

Respond With a Master’s in Clinical Mental Health Counseling at Franciscan University of Steubenville

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  • Flexible format: On-campus coursework can be completed through day or evening classes, in addition to some hybrid delivery options.
  • Specialized study: Focus your expertise with a Christian Counseling Concentration or Crisis and Trauma Counseling Concentration.
  • Real-world experience: Through internships and practicums, you’ll have your own caseload and provide therapy to individuals, families, and groups.
  • Inspiring alumni: Join a network of talented graduates in a range of counseling settings.