Master of Arts in Clinical Counseling

The program is designed to equip men and women to work in multiple settings (i.e. private practice, community mental health agencies, hospitals, government, and business settings) where they can help bring spiritual, emotional, and psychological wellness into people’s lives. The objectives of the MACC program are to deliver a high quality education required by the Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Programs (CACREP), and to prepare students to meet the requirements of the State of Ohio Counselor, Social Worker, & Marriage and Family Therapist Board (CSW&MFTB) to become licensed as professional Clinical Mental Health Counselors.

1. Understand etiology, nomenclature, diagnosis, treatment, referral, and prevention of mental, behavioral, and neurodevelopmental disorders 
2. Differentiate mental health service delivery modalities and networks within the continuum of care, such as primary care, outpatient, partial treatment, inpatient, integrated behavioral healthcare, and aftercare 
3. Gain knowledge of legislation, government policy, and regulatory processes relevant to clinical mental health counseling 
4. Demonstrate knowledge and/or skills of intake interviews, mental status evaluations, biopsychosocial history, mental health history, and psychological assessment for treatment planning and caseload management 
5. Develop and/or utilize techniques and interventions for prevention and treatment of a broad range of mental health issues 
6. Identify strategies for interfacing with the legal system regarding court-referred clients 
7. Learn and/or practice strategies for interfacing with integrated behavioral healthcare professionals 
8. Develop strategies to advocate for people with mental, behavioral, and neurodevelopmental conditions 
9. Understand third-party reimbursement and other practice and management issues in clinical mental health counseling 

〉 Licensed Professional Counselor
〉 Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC)
〉 Higher Education Counselor
〉 Drug & Alcohol Counselor
〉 Addictions Counselor
〉 Director of Human Services Agency
〉 Geriatric Counselor

Winebrenner Theological Seminary is accredited by CACREP through March 31, 2026. This accreditation status recognizes the educational quality of the program and allows graduates to apply for licensure in the State of Ohio. Winebrenner’s status can be confirmed at https://www.cacrep.org/program/auto-draft-150/

Winebrenner Theological Seminary is also fully accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC) and the Commission on Accrediting of The Association of Theological Schools (ATS) in the United States and Canada.

Upon completion of the MACC degree, you will meet the requirements to take the licensure exam. Students may enroll in a licensure program if they will be physically residing in a state or territory where the program meets the educational requirements for licensure while attending Winebrenner Theological Seminary. Students residing in a state or territory where the program does not meet the educational requirements for licensure may contact the Program Director iiames@winebrenner.edu, to explore available options. Inquire today.