Equipping You with the Skills to Help Others
Understanding psychology and counseling is about seeing patterns and intricacies of the human mind and behavior. Studied with a Biblical worldview, a degree in psychology or clinical counseling helps prepare you for a career in counseling, social work, teaching and more, equipped with the knowledge and skills necessary to work with and help others.
Students apply scientific methods to human behavior and society, learning to understand them from a Christian worldview foundation. Taught online in 7-week increments.
Learn skills such as:- Psychological Theories
- Christian Foundations in Psychology
- Cross-Cultural Psychology
- Introduction to Counseling
120 credit hours • Transfer up to 75% credits
Deepen your impact in the church, your community, or ministry organization with the M.A. in Christian Counseling non-licensure degree designed to help you guide others toward emotional and Christ-centered spiritual wholeness. Taught online in 7-week increments.
Learn skills such as:- Christian Counseling Philosophy
- Biblical Hermeneutics
- Theology for Counseling
- Human Growth & Development
36 credit hours • Transfer up to 65% credits
The Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling combines clinical and cultural competence with ethical practice and meaningful faith integration, preparing you for a future career as a Licensed Professional Counselor. Taught online in 15-week class increments.
Learn skills such as:
- Counseling Theories
- Counseling Ethics and Issues
- Clinical Assessments
- Counseling Techniques
Specializations: Marriage and Family Therapy, Addictions, Trauma
60 credit hours • Transfer up to 45 creditsThree-day in-person residency required twice over the duration of the program.
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A Michigan pioneer in online learning, Cornerstone University integrates timeless principles with engaging ideas to help you build confidence in your abilities, skills, and life purpose. CU challenges you to live a bold, unwaveringly Christ-centered, influential life, with faculty committed to you throughout your educational journey.
Cornerstone is one of the most affordable, private, non-profit universities, with access to all eligible state and federal grants and university scholarships. Scholarships, grants, and possible student loans are also available to help support your educational journey.
A graduate degree from CU averages 34% less than other private colleges in W. Michigan, based on published rates online from the 2023-24 academic year.
The Higher Learning Commission (HLC) – has officially reaccredited Cornerstone University as a degree-granting institution through 2032, and has been accredited by the HLC since 1977.
Transfer Policy: Transfer up to 75% of credits in many bachelor’s degree programs with satisfactory equivalent course work from other accredited institutions. Graduate-level credit equivalencies vary by program, and enrollment staff will navigate the review of previous course work with the Registrar’s Office upon receipt of transcripts.
Types of Transfers: Prior learning credit, dual enrollment, and community college partnerships are among the more popular credit transfers.
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