Psychology & Counseling Programs at ACU
Build Belonging. Support Change.
At Abilene Christian University, you’ll explore how human behavior, relationships and mental health shape individuals, families and communities. Guided by expert faculty and grounded in Christian faith, ACU’s psychology and counseling programs help you build the knowledge, practical experience and confidence you need to support others with compassionate care, advocacy and meaningful connection.
Whether you’re called to counseling, psychology or marriage and family therapy, you’ll find pathways shaped by academic rigor, relational learning and hands-on clinical experience. ACU helps you prepare to serve others with wisdom, empathy and purpose.
Why Choose ACU?
Abilene Christian University provides a rigorous education anchored by faith.
Attend Your Way
Choose from online or on-campus programs at our Abilene, Texas location.
Learn from Dedicated Faculty
A 13:1 student-faculty ratio, helps you build meaningful relationships with expert faculty who mentor, challenge and support you.
Gain hands-on internship experience
In ACU’s COMAFTE-accredited Master of Marriage and Family Therapy program, you’ll complete a 500-hour clinical internship to prepare you to sit for the AMFTRB National Exam.
Access clinical learning opportunities
Students in select on-campus programs can gain supervised experience through ACU’s Psychology Clinic and other applied learning settings.
Join a Christ-Centered Community
Woven into the ACU experience, faith shapes how you learn, lead and serve.
Earn a Recognized Degree
ACU is nationally recognized for academic quality and student experience.
Attend Your Way
Choose from online or on-campus programs at our Abilene, Texas location.
Learn from Dedicated Faculty
A 13:1 student-faculty ratio, helps you build meaningful relationships with expert faculty who mentor, challenge and support you.
Gain Hands-On Internship Experience
In ACU’s COMAFTE-accredited Master of Marriage and Family Therapy program, you’ll complete a 500-hour clinical internship to prepare you to sit for the AMFTRB National Exam.
Access Clinical Learning Opportunities
Students in select on-campus programs can gain supervised experience through ACU’s Psychology Clinic and other applied learning settings.
Join a Christ-Centered Community
Woven into the ACU experience, faith shapes how you learn, lead and serve.
Earn a Recognized Degree
ACU is nationally recognized for academic quality and student experience.
Ready to Learn More?
Tell us a little about your interests, and we’ll send you information tailored to your goals. You’ll also hear from an admissions advisor soon, who can answer your questions and help you explore your next step at ACU.
Hear From Our Students
“There was so much support from my professors and supervisors, and I knew I could reach out to them to answer any of my questions and guide me through my practicum.”
April Haley
Master of Marriage and Family Therapy
“ACU was the space where I needed to be. I plan to continue my education even after graduation, so ACU was a great place for me to start that journey. That’s why I selected it – it had what I needed to get to the next level in my career and spiritual walk.”
Laura Crate
BS in Psychology
“People here truly invest in who you’re becoming.”
Keith Qualls
Psychology