Western Theological Seminary

Apply for the MA in Clinical Mental Health Counseling

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What to expect when you apply

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Click the button to fill out the form or email us at admissions@westernsem.edu.

Step 1

Create an account

When you click on "Start Application" you will be promoted to create an account.

This is the information you will use to log back in to complete your application and check your application status.

Step 2

Fill out the online application.

Using the online application you will fill out information about you, your academic history and your goals within the counseling program.

Step 3

Upload requested materials

As part of your application you will be asked to provide:

A recent photo
Your spiritual autobiography
Essay response questions

Step 4

Request additional materials

As part of your application you will need

Three references to fill out recommendation forms
Transcripts for all previous institutions
A statement of church membership

Step 5

Submit application

An application fee of $50 is due upon submission.

You may be invited to attend a preview day after your application has been submitted.

Step 6

Attend a Program Overview Session and Group Interview

All CMHC applicants must attend a program overview session and participate in a group interview. This can be completed either in-person or online.

View dates for 2025-26

in-person and online options.

Step 7

Complete the psychological assessment online & schedule Individual Interview

After you complete the psychological assessment you will be able to schedule an individual 30 minute admissions interview with program faculty.

Step 8

Admission Decision Released

The admissions decision will be sent to you via the email you use for your application and via mail. Decisions for early action applicants will be released in January.

After January, decisions will be sent on a rolling basis.

Note: all admitted students will undergo a background check.

Have additional questions?

Click the button below to learn more about what makes the MA in Clinical Mental Health Counseling at Western Theological Seminary unique.

Have questions about the application or process?
Contact the admissions office:

616.392.9993

admissions@westernsem.edu.

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Important Dates

November 14

MA in CMHC Fall Preview Day

Includes Program overview session and group interview

November 15

MA in CMHC Early Action Deadline

November 18

MA in CMHC Program Overview Session

Online Info session only

March
27

MA in CMHC Spring Preview Day

Includes Program overview session and group interview.

Western Theological Semiary

101 E 13th Street, Holland MI 49423 616.392.9973

admissons@westernsem.edu