Christian Counseling Certificate
Designed for those who hold a graduate degree in counseling or another mental health field, the Christian Counseling Certificate at Carson-Newman prepares professionals to approach therapeutic objectives through a Christian lens. Offered fully online, this certificate program prepares mental health practitioners to effectively integrate clients’ religious and spiritual beliefs into a holistic counseling intervention in areas from substance abuse recovery to mental health recovery and more.

WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT FROM YOUR CERTIFICATE IN CHRISTIAN COUNSELING
Apply a Christian Lens as a Counseling Practitioner
- Exploration of Christian counseling techniques and standards, along with an awareness of human behavior though a biblical perspective
Ground Client Approach with a Christ-Centered Worldview
- Students will demonstrate the ability to use a Christ-centered approach through work with clients
Learn Ethical Best Practices and Christian Counseling Standards
- Gain an understanding of the intersection of Professional Ethics and Christian Counseling Standards
Gain Professional Counseling Endorsement
- Credentialing/Endorsement through American Association of Christian Counselors
CERTIFICATE IN CHRISTIAN COUNSELING AT A GLANCE





CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), graduates with a Christian Counseling Certificate can pursue employment in a variety of careers, including:
Admissions Requirements
Complete the free online application along with transcripts from high school and any other higher education institutions in which you have attended.
Accreditation
Carson-Newman is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges to award associate, baccalaureate, master’s, Ed.D., and Ed.S. degrees.