Transform Your Career with Montreat's Online Mental Health Degree

Program Highlights

Earn your degree entirely online within five concise semesters.
Enhance your expertise as a mental health professional without pursuing licensure.
Align your academic path with real-world settings like community agencies and treatment centers.
Prepare for roles such as QP, Intake Specialist, and Behavioral Specialist.
Experience a rigorous yet faith-based educational approach.

For over three decades, Montreat College’s School of Adult and Graduate Studies has been a beacon for learners striving to gain vital competencies, finish their studies, and progress professionally. The institution offers a variety of programs—including undergraduate, graduate, and certificate options—in both traditional and digital classrooms.

Starting Your Journey

With multiple enrollment dates each year, you can begin your studies whenever your schedule permits. Explore available options on our admissions page to find the perfect start date for your journey.

Admission Criteria

Prospective students must meet these standards for the Master of Arts in Mental Health and Wellness:

Minimum 3.0 GPA from an accredited institution
Submit a current resume detailing work and education history
Provide official transcripts from all previously attended colleges
Complete and pay for a background check

Applicants with a GPA below 3.0 may submit a personal statement explaining their academic challenges and plans for maintaining strong performance in the program. Those applying for CMHC or MSCP credentials must also pass a drug screening.

Students seeking to transfer into related programs will need to undergo standard drug testing procedures.

Program Structure

Detailed requirements are available in the academic catalog.

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Why Choose Montreat?

Montreat’s Master of Arts in Mental Health and Wellness equips graduates with comprehensive understanding of ethics, counseling theories, community administration, and practical skills necessary for diverse roles in the field. Graduates often pursue careers in community services, nonprofit organizations, and mental health agencies.

Career Prospects

Graduates can work as QP, Clinician I-II, Intake Specialist, Behavioral Specialist, Group Leader, Campus Counselor, Leadership Team Member, Ministry Leader, and Peer Support Specialist Coordinator.

Additional qualifications may open doors to positions such as Certified Health and Wellness Coach, Medical and Health Services Manager, Emergency Food and Emotional Support AmeriCorps Associate, Community and Social Services Specialist, and Social and Human Services Assistants.

Job Outlook

The projected job growth for mental health professionals over the next decade is robust, with North Carolina ranking highly among states for mental health job availability. Educational attainment levels have seen significant increases nationally.

Course Overview

Core courses include Introduction to Counseling, Ethics in Counseling, Counseling Skills Development, Counseling Across the Lifespan, Multicultural Competence, Career Counseling, Assessment Methods, Crisis Intervention, Group Counseling, and Community Mental Health Administration.