COUNSELING
Master of Arts (MAC)
The Master of Arts in Counseling (MAC) program features a practitioner/scholar model that merges biblical faith integration and academic excellence. You will apply clinical skills, intervention techniques, and train under the direct supervision of practicing mental health professionals while learning about counseling theory and Christian theology. As a MAC graduate, you will recognize the impact of spiritual beliefs on the counselors’ worldview and understand how to engage them in an ethical and professional manner. This program meets the requirements for licensure outlined by the Oregon Board of Licensed Professional Counselors and Therapists (OBLPCT) and the Washington State Department of Health. At Multnomah, you don’t have to choose between professional, skilled training and fostering deep spiritual resources to better care for patients.
Pending Approval for Veterans Education Benefits in Portland, OR.
60 UNITS
30 MONTHS
PORTLAND CAMPUS
ABOUT THE PROGRAM
This program strives to create a Christ-centered community where students can excel as professional clinicians. Core values are infused throughout the program (SHAPE): Spiritual integration (S), Healing presence (H), Advocacy and diversity (A), Professional identity (P), Educational excellence (E). As a MAC student, you’ll have the opportunity to learn from and bond with your peers in our small, community-oriented program while you gain the in-depth knowledge and firsthand experience you need to excel as a licensed counselor.
The MAC program is accredited by the Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP) in clinical mental health counseling. CACREP Accreditation provides recognition that the content and quality of the program has been evaluated and meets standards set by the profession. The student, as a consumer, can be assured that appropriate knowledge and skill areas are included and that the program is stable, professionally and financially, preparing the student for state licensure, employment in the field, or further education in a doctoral program.
Kristi Cash White, Ph.D.
Program Director
Assistant Professor, School of Psychology
The purposes of a person’s heart are deep waters, but one who has insight draws them out. — Proverbs 20:5
FACULTY
Jessup's dedicated community of faculty, both full-time and adjunct, are here to walk alongside you, equipping you with the knowledge and values you'll need to establish a meaningful career, grow spiritually, and succeed in all areas of your life. Learn more about our full-time faculty.
Kristi Cash White, Ph.D.
Program Director; Assistant Professor - School of Psychology
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