Earn your master's
degree in Christian
counseling
at GCU
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COUNSELING MASTER'S DEGREES
Counselors enter the field because they have a passion for helping others overcome their mental health challenges. Effective counselors are strong communicators, active listeners and empathetic, compassionate people who are able to make genuine connections with their clients. Earning a degree from GCU can prepare you for licensure and a successful career as a counselor or therapist.
GCU offers several ways to specialize your counseling degree, including:
- Addiction and Substance Use Disorders
- Childhood and Adolescence Disorders
- Family and Marriage Therapy
- Infancy and Early Childhood Studies
- Christian Counseling
- Trauma and Grief Counseling
- Behavioral Health Science
- School Counseling
An accredited university committed to helping you achieve your goals
The GCU Difference
Established in 1949, Grand Canyon University is a premier private university helping students find their purpose.
Here’s what sets GCU apart:
- Academic Excellence – For more than 70 years, GCU has been offering quality academic programs that provide the skills needed for your career.
- Affordability – GCU offers a competitive, affordable online tuition rate and numerous financing options, including scholarships.
- Dynamic Learning Environment – GCU’s online classroom helps students stay engaged and learning with each course designed to promote maximum collaboration.
Get a quality education that's accessible no matter where you are
Online and On Campus
Backed by the legacy of our traditional campus, GCU is an institutionally accredited university. Whether you choose to study online or at our vibrant Phoenix campus, GCU wants to make your education flexible and convenient so you can learn on your schedule.
You may be eligible to get credit for what you've already learned
Transferring Credits
Transfer College Credits
GCU generally accepts courses from accredited institutions. Whether you attended a community college or a university, we make it easy to submit your transcripts and find out how many previous credits may count toward your degree.
Lifelong Learning Assessment (LLA)
If you’ve worked in the field or industry of your degree path, GCU’s Lifelong Assessment (LLA) allows qualified students to earn up to eight general education or elective credits based on previous work and life experiences.
National Exams
National exams such as the College-Level Examination Program (CLEP) offer a great way for you to get credits for what you know. You may be able to earn up to 30 GCU transfer credits toward your bachelor’s degree through these tests.
Certificates and Credit Evaluations
Qualifying certificates and credit evaluations such as the American Council on Education’s College Credit Recommendation Service (CREDIT®) allow you to gain credits for your professional learning experiences. Turn your previous work experience including military training into potential college credits.
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Admissions at GCU
All students must submit either acceptable high school or college transcripts to be considered for full admission into the university. If students cannot meet the GPA requirements with their transcripts but have test scores or a college-GPA that meets admission requirements, students may be eligible for full admission.
- UndergraduateNext Start DateMondayNovember18
- GraduateNext Start DateThursdayNovember21
Accreditation
Grand Canyon University is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, an institutional accreditation agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. The Higher Learning Commission was established in 1895 as an accreditor of post-secondary degree granting institutions in the North Central region, totaling 19 states. The HLC and its predecessor have accredited GCU continually since 1968.