Gordon College announced a new Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling on March 18. The two-year program aims to prepare graduates for licensure and careers in mental health care.
The advanced degree is focused on preparing students with professional skills and clinical training while utilizing a whole-person approach. “Its accessibility and whole-person focus align beautifully with Gordon College’s 137-year history and mission,” Dr. Sandra Doneski, Provost and Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs, said in a press release.
“We train counselors in evidence-based treatment while remaining deeply attentive to the lived experiences of those they serve,” David Cook, the program’s director and an Associate Professor of Psychology, said. “Graduates will be prepared to work across settings and roles where mental health meets healthcare.”
Addressing the increasing need for mental health services in all employment sectors, the advanced degree requires no prerequisites. The program is open to all undergraduate students regardless of major or background.
“Gordon College has a longstanding strength in psychology, grounded in an
understanding of mind, brain and behavior and attentive to the role that values and faith
can play in people’s psychological lives,” Kaye Cook, Dean of the School of
Psychology and Human Services, said. “This program extends that tradition by preparing graduates to think deeply about persons, relationships and the contexts in which healing occurs.”
“The United States is facing a critical shortage of mental health professionals,” Cook explained. “Our goal is to prepare graduates to enter the field ready to provide care, advocate for mental health access and make an impact in their communities.”
Applications are being accepted for summer 2026. Additional program information is
available at www.gordon.edu/cmhc.
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