Who We Look For
Aptitude
- Applicants who maintain a 3.0 or higher GPA during their undergraduate education or a 3.5 or higher GPA during their graduate school education
Career Goals
- Applicants who have knowledge, understanding, and interest in the field of pastoral counseling
Interpersonal Skills
- Applicants who demonstrate strong interpersonal skills including self-awareness, the ability to self-reflect, and a sense of openness and curiosity
The M.A. in mental health counseling and spiritual integration program prioritizes diversity in our student body and encourages applications from students of diverse racial, ethnic, gender, sexual orientation, disability, age, and religious identities.
The ideal student:
- is committed to facilitating the psychological, emotional, relational, and spiritual development of all persons.
- embraces the inclusive nature of mental health counseling and spiritual integration, with an openness to diverse faith perspectives.
- is dedicated to the work of social justice advocacy
- works comfortably with culturally diverse clients.