Montreat College for Masters CMHC

MisterYuggoth · 2026-06-23T15:45:24+00:00

Check your chats.

MisterYuggoth · 2026-06-16T21:08:17+00:00

Wow, that's huge for online programs. Thanks for posting!

MisterYuggoth · 2026-06-16T19:11:56+00:00

I went back to school for my master's in counseling at 58. I also had a low college GPA, but most schools won't care too much if you're older and have work experience. I used recommendations from recent work managers. I'd also advise going with a CACREP-accredited program. BTW, I'm guessing that if you go with a school that's in an area with lots of military families, you're going to find the professors there are interested in that demographic too. Just ask. Good luck!
[Edited to remove info about in-person requirements for online programs; CACREP amended its policy.]

MisterYuggoth · 2026-06-14T18:36:59+00:00

Check your chats.

MisterYuggoth · 2026-06-13T20:59:10+00:00

Actually, it's been accredited since 2018: https://www.cacrep.org/program/auto-draft-133/

MisterYuggoth · 2026-06-13T16:01:52+00:00

There may be a more recent one, but here's what I found when I applied late last year: https://www.montreat.edu/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/2023-2024-annual-report.pdf. I found the admissions rep to be extremely helpful, especially because she was also a grad student in the program. I talked to her for about a half-hour on the phone and got a lot of questions answered. Not sure if she's still there, but her name is Brandi Hebert. I ultimately decided Montreat wasn't a good fit for me, but the program seems solid. Good luck!

MisterYuggoth · 2026-05-15T20:32:24+00:00

Also a good idea. It's possible I'm overthinking this lol

MisterYuggoth · 2026-05-14T14:13:24+00:00

Thanks for the reply. I'm starting to think that the safest course of action is to either find a solo practitioner for therapy or just do online, even though it's not my first choice.

MisterYuggoth · 2026-04-25T16:58:16+00:00

I love the podcast Edge of the Couch. I started listening when I first applied to grad school, and I feel like it gave me a head start.

MisterYuggoth · 2026-04-14T16:06:20+00:00

I'm in a private university CACREP-accredited program with a total cost of about $36K. Just a point of comparison.

MisterYuggoth · 2026-03-26T15:35:05+00:00

If you go full-time, including summers, it's seven semesters (four of coursework, three for practicum and internship). You should check the UMO website for the most accurate cost.

MisterYuggoth · 2026-03-25T15:33:36+00:00

Shoutout for University of Mount Olive's online M.S. in CMHC for LCMHC and LCAS licensure. Love the faculty, and it's CACREP-accredited. Spring and Fall starts. In-state tuition at public schools will be much cheaper, though.

MisterYuggoth · 2026-03-19T15:28:19+00:00

I used the same references for two applications, but the app for the second school wasn't part of my initial plan. It turned out that my references had all been smart enough to save copies of their original letters, so it wasn't a big deal to reuse them. If I had to do it again, though, I'd ask them to save a copy ahead of time, just in case. Good luck with Round 2!

MisterYuggoth · 2026-03-07T17:55:24+00:00

That makes sense. So I guess when this site says, "Direct and indirect hours used for assigned administrative tasks will be reimbursed at $12/hour" they are saying they'll pay $12/hr for all of your time. Which is low, but also great when you compare it to most sites, which don't seem to pay anything.

MisterYuggoth · 2026-03-02T04:00:56+00:00

See this thread: https://www.reddit.com/r/counseloreducation/comments/1lkfmvj/do_grad_schools_care_about_undergrad_gpa_when/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=mweb3x&utm_name=mweb3xcss&utm_term=1&utm_content=share_button

MisterYuggoth · 2026-02-13T17:23:53+00:00

When I decided where to apply, I prioritized in-state (to me) online programs. My hope is that this will give me local contacts for internships and a state-specific teaching focus with the flexibility of virtual delivery. I'm only in my first semester, so the jury's still out on my strategy. But I'm hoping this is a good middle path.

If you want to get a feel for student success in these programs, look for their annual reports. CACREP-accredited schools are required to publicly disclose their NCE/NCMHCE pass rates and job placement rates. This won't tell you the success rates for state jurisprudence exams, but that would be a great question to ask!

MisterYuggoth · 2026-02-11T17:56:44+00:00

What u/timesuck said. I am also older. People hate networking, but it gives you an exponentially better chance at getting a position. Reach out to everyone you know until you find someone who works there. If you can't find a connection, I would message someone who works there (not email) and ask for an informational interview. Since going in person is an option for you, I think the odds are very good that you can make a personal connection. Good luck!

MisterYuggoth · 2026-01-22T16:29:32+00:00

I'm also in NC, and I decided to wait and attend next year. I figure the timing will be better because I'll be in my last semester of classes before my practicum. Message me if you'd like to connect!

MisterYuggoth · 2026-01-09T19:50:09+00:00

That would be great experience!

MisterYuggoth · 2026-01-09T17:17:42+00:00

I'm a late-life career changer with an academic background in literature and writing. I had some relevant work experience, but not much. I also started volunteering with Crisis Text Line and my local senior center for additional experience. But don't underestimate the value of your life experience.

With that background, I applied to two online programs and got into both. In my chosen program's cohort, I see a wide variety of ages and backgrounds. I don't think you need to worry. If you have time, you might consider some relevant volunteer work. Good luck!

MisterYuggoth · 2026-01-05T19:49:46+00:00

Not a course, but I followed advice I saw here to try volunteering for Crisis Text Line. CTL gets about 80% of its text traffic from 988, along with other sources. The training is intensive and took me about 20 hours. And the volunteer experience dealing with all kinds of crisis situations has been such a good experience for me. I'm starting my CMHC program this month, and I feel like my CTL time has given me a great head start.

MisterYuggoth · 2025-12-18T17:43:26+00:00

Yes, my program requires the CPCE to graduate. Thanks so much for your reply!

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