Certificate in Mental Health Studies

Liberty University stands as a prominent and expansive Christian institution, Liberty has grown into one of the largest private nonprofit universities in the United States. Offering a wide spectrum of undergraduate and graduate programs, Liberty provides students with a comprehensive education that integrates faith, academia, and practical skills. At Liberty University, the integration of Christian values into education is a cornerstone of its mission. With a commitment to academic excellence and spiritual growth, the university empowers students to excel in fields ranging from business, healthcare, and engineering to the arts and sciences. The campus's strong sense of community, combined with state-of-the-art facilities and numerous extracurricular opportunities, creates an environment where students can thrive academically, personally, and spiritually. Through its dedication to equipping graduates with a foundation of faith and knowledge, Liberty University prepares students to lead lives of purpose and service in their careers and communities.

The modern mental health crisis is growing more severe by the day. Numerous people struggle with depression, anxiety, substance abuse, and suicidal thoughts – and there is a great need for ethical, spiritually aware mental health professionals to help foster mental wellness in their communities. With Liberty University’s 100% online Graduate Certificate in Mental Health Studies, you can become equipped to promote the mental health and holistic wellness of individuals and families across diverse populations. Our mental health certificate courses can help you build new skills and credentials that you could use to bolster your current job performance, pursue positions of added responsibility, or start fresh in a new career field. At only 12 credit hours, you can complete this mental health certificate online in just 1.5 semesters – saving you time and money. Additionally, the credits from this non-licensure certificate can potentially transfer into one of several different graduate degree programs: the Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling, the Master of Arts in Marriage and Family Therapy, or the Master of Arts in Addiction Counseling. That way, you can get the training you need now while building toward a future licensure degree if you later decide to further your education.