School of Counseling
Online Coursework
Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling Online Campus
Richmont’s Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling has equipped counselors to serve individuals and families in a transformative way for over fifty years, Since 2015, the online modality of this degree has extended the mission of the School of Counseling by establishing nationwide accessibility to the Richmont learning community through faithful online teaching and student engagement.
In 2020, the Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP) approved the Online Clinical Mental Health Counseling Modality. This accomplishment signifies that Richmont’s online modality meets the highest educational and clinical training standards within the counseling profession.
At a Glance
- Develop strong clinical skills through academic training, hands-on experience, and personal and spiritual growth
- Earn an accredited degree that prepares for licensure as a professional counselor
- Integrate spirituality and counseling
- Counsel in a variety of settings, journeying with the client toward healing and wholeness
All regular coursework is performed online, with three in-person residencies required throughout the course of study. Degree candidates are required to complete a Richmont-supervised clinical internship in their community. Students can also earn specialized graduate certificates to augment their field of study.
Residencies
- Residency 1: Fall Year 1 (3 days)
- Residency 2: Fall Year 2 (3 days)
- Residency 3: Spring Year 2 (3 days)
- Addictions Counseling
- Advanced Clinical Practice
- Child and Adolescent Counseling*
- Christian Sex Therapy
- Marriage and Family Therapy
- Spiritual Formation in Counseling
- Trauma Counseling
*Contains two residencies
How do online courses work?
Our online courses are presented through a multi-faceted online portal. You will be assigned Richmont login credentials used to access a portal with functionality for viewing lectures, connecting with classmates, taking exams, submitting assignments, collaborating with faculty, and more.
We develop our online courses to mirror the same quality content provided on campus. This modality is:
- Fully Online
- Academically Comparable to In-Person Modalities
- Collaborative and Dynamic
- Tailored to Adult-Learners
Is the course schedule flexible?
Richmont’s online courses are designed with your dynamic schedule in mind, providing flexibility for you to study and participate at your own pace.
All courses combine synchronous and asynchronous components. This means that you have the opportunity to participate in live class meetings with your instructors and classmates in the evenings while also having the freedom to complete coursework independently.
All course assignments, discussions, quizzes, and exams must be completed by their assigned due dates. Some courses may require additional scheduling with classmates to complete online group work.
How do I interact with faculty and classmates?
Through the online portal, there are multiple ways to interact with your peers and instructors. Features include:
- Live Class Meetings: Attend evening virtual class meetings to interact with your instructors and classmates in real time.
- Discussion Boards: Share ideas and feedback with the class. Some boards are graded and others are used for brainstorming and sharing feedback
- Groups: Collaborate with your classmates on group projects and assignments
- News: Stay up-to-date with key updates from your instructors.
What Is the time commitment?
Students enrolled in Richmont online courses should plan to spend approximately 8 to 12 hours per week on readings and assignments for a 3-credit course. Allocate extra time when you have papers, projects, or exams.
How long will it take me to complete the program?
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