Master in Counseling Psychology (Master's)

At Cornerstone University, tuition is $3,390 per semester for full-time students.

Students complete 100 hours of supervised practicum and 600 hours of internship in approved counseling settings. They apply evidence-based techniques in individual, group, and family counseling under professional supervision. The program integrates clinical training with a Christian worldview foundation. Two in-person residencies provide hands-on skill development and feedback.

Focus areas include Marriage and Family Therapy, Addictions Counseling, Trauma Counseling, Christian Counseling.

The program requires 60 credits, distributed across coursework, a 100-hour practicum, and a 600-hour internship. Students complete 12 credits per semester over 24 months.

Graduates enter roles as Licensed Professional Counselors, mental health therapists, substance abuse counselors, and marriage and family therapists.

Applicants must hold a bachelor's degree with a minimum 2.7 GPA from an accredited institution. Required materials include two recommendations, a resume, and a virtual interview with faculty.

The programme totals about 60 credit hours. Fully online with two in-person residencies; full-time, 24-month duration. For international students, tuition is well below the median for US programmes. The institution admits about 73% of applicants.

Cornerstone University brings students together through campus life, online learning, and conversations about the ideas shaping communities, the nation, and the future. Its Wisdom Conversations series invites students to examine enduring questions through a Christ-first perspective. The university also sets goals for students to develop professional ethics, communication skills, relational intelligence, networking presence, and a mature relationship with Jesus Christ.

Academic options cover Business & Innovation; Health, Science & Technology; Education & Human Services; Ministry, Media & the Arts; and Theological Seminary study. Programs include associate, bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral degrees, with courses taught by faculty experts and committed Christians. Cornerstone connects academic preparation with professional and ministry readiness, while integrating a Christian worldview into education.

The university operates on campus in Grand Rapids and offers degrees online to students across the United States. International students should understand that Christian faith is central to the institution’s identity and academic approach. Campus students can take part in student life and events such as Wisdom Conversations, while online information sessions provide a route for students considering remote degree study. In 2026, Cornerstone marked its 85th anniversary, continuing its focus on preparing graduates to influence society and the workforce through their chosen fields.