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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 can launch you down one of many paths—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 in 7-week class iterations.

Learn skills such as:
  • Psychological Theories
  • Christian Foundations in Psychology
  • Cross-Cultural Psychology
  • Introduction to Counseling

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.

Learn skills such as:
  • Christian Counseling Philosophy
  • Biblical Hermeneutics
  • Theology for Counseling
  • Human Growth & Development

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 in 15-week class iterations.

Learn skills such as:

  • Counseling Theories
  • Counseling Ethics and Issues
  • Clinical Assessments
  • Counseling Techniques

Specializations: Marriage and Family Therapy, Addictions, Trauma

  • Business
  • Theology & Seminary
  • Health Care Management
  • Communication, English & Interdisciplinary Degrees

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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.

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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