College of Education
M.S. in Clinical Mental Health Counseling
This Clinical Mental Health Counseling program totals 61 hours. Through course work and field experiences, students prepare to work in an array of clinical settings, such as community/state agencies and Christian ministries.
Program Objectives
The graduate program bridges traditional academia with practical experiences for a well-rounded education that explores various areas of counseling and mental health while integrating Christian principles to the profession. Courses are designed to develop your counseling skills through a variety of classes and collaborative classroom and field experiences. Curriculum has been developed to meet the state and national regulatory criteria, leading to licensure and certification of professional counselors.
Graduates of Faulkner’s Master of Science in Counseling program are prepared to work in a variety of clinical settings, including community agencies, state agencies, churches and Christian ministries.Â
PROGRAM RESOURCES
Admission Requirements
- Completed graduate application for admission
- Bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited college or university
- Official transcripts from all colleges and universities attended
- Minimum GPA of 2.75Â cumulative from undergraduate courses or 3.0 in graduate courses.
- Three recommendation forms
- Goal Statement (400 words)Â The Goal Statement should be a least 400 words and include 1) a brief introduction, 2) how your previous experience and education has prepared you to be successful in the program, 3) your future goals as a counselor and 4) how this program will help you meet those goals.
- Scores from the TOEFL (if applicable)
Graduate Tuition and Fees
| TUITION | |
| Master of Arts in Biblical Studies | $510 per semester hour |
| Master of Arts in Christian Counseling and Family Ministry | $510 per semester hour |
| Master of Arts in Family Life Ministry | $510 per semester hour |
| Master of Arts in Humanities | $485 per semester hour |
| Master of Business Administration | $580 per semester hour |
| Master of Education | $485 per semester hour |
| Master of Science in Counseling | $565 per semester hour |
| Master of Science in Justice Administration | $565 per semester hour |
| Master of Science Management - One year | $555 per semester hour |
| Master of Science Management - Two year | $500 per semester hour |
| Master of Science in General Psychology | $570 per semester hour |
| Master of Science in Psychology and Disability Services | $570 per semester hour |
| Certificate in Disability Services | $570 per semester hour |
| Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies | $920 per semester hour (starting Fall 2026) |
| Master of Speech and Language Pathology | $750 per semester hour |
| Master of Speech and Language Pathology - Online | $750 per semester hour |
| Master of Theology | $510 per semester hour |
| PhD in Biblical Studies | $585 per semester hour |
| PhD in Health Sciences | $780 per semester hour |
| PhD in Humanities | $660 per semester hour |
| Doctor of Physical Therapy | $750 per semester hour |
| Doctor of Occupational Therapy | $750 per semester hour |
| FEES | |
| General Fee | $350 per semester ($250 if 5 hours or less) |
| Online Course Fee (for fully online course) | $75 per semester hour |
| Applicable Course Fees (see fees below) |
Admissions and contact
For additional information, please contact our enrollment team:
Phone 334.386.7140
Email graduateenrollment@faulkner.edu
Faculty & Staff Directory
Nicki McLeod
Lecturer
Shanna Willingham
Associate Professor of MSC
Tiffany Till
Field & Pre-K Services Coordinator
Sandy Luster
Assistant Professor
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