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CACREP-Accredited Counseling Programs

CACREP (the Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs) accredits counseling programs, specialty by specialty and degree by degree. This page lists programs in our directory whose specialty and degree match a current accreditation in the official CACREP directory, last checked 2026-10-11.

Programmatic accreditation is not institutional accreditation. Every school in this directory holds institutional accreditation from a recognized agency (shown on its profile); CACREP status is recorded only for the program it covers. A university with one CACREP-accredited specialty can offer other counseling programs that are not accredited, and an application for accreditation (“in process”) is not accreditation.

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Adams State University

M.A. in Counseling - Clinical Mental Health Counseling (Online)

Awarded degree: Master of Arts in Counseling

Clinical Mental Health Counseling

Master'sMA CACREP

Alamosa, COSchool location, not where online students live or train

Online courseworkCampus residencies required · Study intensity not published

Online coursework with campus residency; practicum and internship required in person

5 semesters for fall cohorts (12 credits per semester); 7 semesters for spring cohorts (9 credits per semester) (cohort plan of study) · 60 credits

$545 per credit · All students — Couns Ed: Resident & Non-Resident Online · 2026-2027Est. total tuition $32,700 (60 credits × $545 per credit; fees excluded)

October 28, 2026 · Spring 2027

Adams State University

M.A. in Counseling - School Counseling (Online)

Awarded degree: Master of Arts in Counseling

School Counseling

Master'sMA CACREP

Alamosa, COSchool location, not where online students live or train

Online courseworkCampus residencies required · Study intensity not published

Online coursework with campus residency; practicum and internship required in person

5 semesters for fall cohorts (12 credits per semester); 7 semesters for spring cohorts (9 credits per semester) (cohort plan of study) · 60 credits

$545 per credit · All students — Couns Ed: Resident & Non-Resident Online · 2026-2027Est. total tuition $32,700 (60 credits × $545 per credit; fees excluded)

October 28, 2026 · Spring 2027

Adams State University

Ph.D. in Counselor Education & Supervision

Awarded degree: Doctor of Philosophy in Counselor Education and Supervision

Counselor Education and Supervision

PhD CACREPFunding not verified

Alamosa, COSchool location, not where online students live or train

Online courseworkCampus residencies required · Study intensity not published

Online coursework with campus residency, orientation; fieldwork requirements not published

Length not published · 60 credits

$647 per credit · All students — PHD in Counseling: Resident & Non-Resident Online · 2026-2027Est. total tuition $38,820 (60 credits × $647 per credit; fees excluded)

November 1, 2026 · Fall 2027

Auburn University

Master of Education (M.Ed.) - Clinical Mental Health Counseling

Awarded degree: Master of Education, Counselor Education – Clinical Mental Health Counseling Option

Clinical Mental Health Counseling

Master'sMEd CACREP

Auburn, AL

On campusFull-time or part-time

On-campus classes; practicum and internship required100 practicum + 600 internship hours (as published)Placement support stated

Length not published · 60 credits

$13,578 per academic year · Resident (in-state) — Graduate, Alabama Resident, tuition/fees, 2026-2027 fall and spring semesters (cost of attendance estimate) · 2026-2027

No upcoming verified deadline

Auburn University

Master of Education (M.Ed.) - Clinical Mental Health Counseling (Distance)

Awarded degree: Master of Education, Counselor Education – Clinical Mental Health Counseling Option

Clinical Mental Health Counseling

Master'sMEd CACREP

Auburn, ALSchool location, not where online students live or train

Online courseworkCampus attendance not verified · Full-time or part-time

Online coursework with campus residency; practicum and internship required in person100 practicum + 600 internship hours (as published)

Length not published · 60 credits

$630 per credit · Online students — Graduate online course fees (charged instead of tuition), 1 credit hour · year not statedEst. total tuition $37,800 (60 credits × $630 per credit; fees excluded)

No upcoming verified deadline

Auburn University

Master of Education (M.Ed.) - Clinical Rehabilitation Counseling

Awarded degree: Master of Education, Clinical Rehabilitation Counseling

Clinical Rehabilitation Counseling

Master'sMEd CACREP

Auburn, AL

On campusStudy intensity not published

On-campus classes; practicum and internship required100 practicum + 600 internship hours (as published)

Length not published · 60 credits

$13,578 per academic year · Resident (in-state) — Graduate, Alabama Resident, tuition/fees, 2026-2027 fall and spring semesters (cost of attendance estimate) · 2026-2027

Rolling admission (as published)

Auburn University

Master of Education (M.Ed.) - Clinical Rehabilitation Counseling (Distance)

Awarded degree: Master of Education, Clinical Rehabilitation Counseling

Clinical Rehabilitation Counseling

Master'sMEd CACREP

Auburn, ALSchool location, not where online students live or train

Online courseworkCampus attendance not verified · Study intensity not published

Online coursework with campus residency; practicum and internship required in person100 practicum + 600 internship hours (as published)Placement support stated

Length not published · 60 credits

$630 per credit · Online students — Graduate online course fees (charged instead of tuition), 1 credit hour · year not statedEst. total tuition $37,800 (60 credits × $630 per credit; fees excluded)

Rolling admission (as published)

Auburn University

Master of Education (M.Ed.) - School Counseling

Awarded degree: Master of Education, Counselor Education – School Counseling Option (Certification)

School Counseling

Master'sMEd CACREP

Auburn, AL

On campusFull-time or part-time

On-campus classes; practicum and internship requiredPlacement support stated

Length not published · 60 credits

$13,578 per academic year · Resident (in-state) — Graduate, Alabama Resident, tuition/fees, 2026-2027 fall and spring semesters (cost of attendance estimate) · 2026-2027

No upcoming verified deadline

Auburn University

Master of Education (M.Ed.) - School Counseling (Distance)

Awarded degree: Master of Education, Counselor Education – School Counseling Option (Certification)

School Counseling

Master'sMEd CACREP

Auburn, ALSchool location, not where online students live or train

Online courseworkCampus attendance not verified · Full-time or part-time

Online coursework with campus residency; practicum and internship required in personPlacement support stated

Length not published · 60 credits

$630 per credit · Online students — Graduate online course fees (charged instead of tuition), 1 credit hour · year not statedEst. total tuition $37,800 (60 credits × $630 per credit; fees excluded)

No upcoming verified deadline

Auburn University

Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) - Counselor Education

Awarded degree: Doctor of Philosophy, Counselor Education

Counselor Education and Supervision

PhD CACREPFunding not verified

Auburn, AL

Format not verifiedStudy intensity not published

Format not verified

typically 3-4 years depending on enrollment status, internship workload, and dissertation timeline · 64 credits

$13,578 per academic year · Resident (in-state) — Graduate, Alabama Resident, tuition/fees, 2026-2027 fall and spring semesters (cost of attendance estimate) · 2026-2027

No upcoming verified deadline

Augusta University

Master of Education with a Major in Counselor Education and a Concentration in Clinical Mental Health Counseling

Awarded degree: Master of Education in Counselor Education

Clinical Mental Health Counseling

Master'sMEd CACREP

Augusta, GA

On campusStudy intensity not published

On-campus classes; practicum and internship required150 practicum + 600 internship hours (as published)Placement support stated

Length not published · 60 credits

$238 per credit · Resident (in-state) — In-State, 1-11 hours · 2026-2027Est. total tuition $51,780 (60 credits × $863 per credit; fees excluded)

February 15, 2027 · Fall 2027

Augusta University

Master of Education with a Major in Counselor Education and a Concentration in School Counseling

Awarded degree: Master of Education in Counselor Education

School Counseling

Master'sMEd CACREP

Augusta, GA

On campusStudy intensity not published

On-campus classes; practicum and internship required100 practicum + 300 internship hours (as published)Placement support stated

Length not published · 60 credits

$238 per credit · Resident (in-state) — In-State, 1-11 hours · 2026-2027Est. total tuition $51,780 (60 credits × $863 per credit; fees excluded)

February 15, 2027 · Fall 2027

Bellevue University

Master of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling

Clinical Mental Health Counseling

Master'sMS CACREP

Bellevue, NESchool location, not where online students live or train

Online courseworkCampus attendance not verified · Study intensity not published

Online coursework with campus residency; practicum and internship required in person100 practicum + 600 internship hours (as published)

Length not published · 60 credits

$680 per credit · All students — Graduate Online & On Campus · 2026-2027Est. total tuition $40,800 (60 credits × $680 per credit; fees excluded)

No upcoming verified deadline

Bradley University

Clinical Mental Health Counseling (MA)

Awarded degree: Master of Arts in Counseling

Clinical Mental Health Counseling

Master'sMA CACREP

Peoria, IL

On campusStudy intensity not published

On-campus classes; practicum and internship required100 practicum + 600 internship hours (as published)

Length not published · 60 credits

$1,158 per credit · All students — Graduate Tuition, Traditional Graduate Programs · 2026-2027Est. total tuition $69,480 (60 credits × $1,158 per credit; fees excluded)

No upcoming verified deadline

Bradley University

Online Master of Arts in Counseling - Professional School Counseling

Awarded degree: Master of Arts in Counseling

School Counseling

Master'sMA CACREP

Peoria, ILSchool location, not where online students live or train

Online courseworkCampus attendance not verified · Part-time

Online coursework; campus attendance not verified; practicum and internship required100 practicum + 600 internship hours (as published)Placement support stated

approximately three years (part-time) · 60 credits

$1,158 per credit · All students — Graduate Tuition, Traditional Graduate Programs (applies to on-campus and online programs) · 2026-2027Est. total tuition $69,480 (60 credits × $1,158 per credit; fees excluded)

November 8, 2026 · Spring 2027

Bradley University

Online Master's in Clinical Mental Health Counseling

Awarded degree: Master of Arts in Counseling

Clinical Mental Health Counseling

Master'sMA CACREP

Peoria, ILSchool location, not where online students live or train

Online courseworkCampus attendance not verified · Part-time

Online coursework; campus attendance not verified; practicum and internship required100 practicum + 600 internship hours (as published)Placement support stated

approximately three years (part-time) · 60 credits

$1,158 per credit · All students — Graduate Tuition, Traditional Graduate Programs (applies to on-campus and online programs) · 2026-2027Est. total tuition $69,480 (60 credits × $1,158 per credit; fees excluded)

November 8, 2026 · Spring 2027

Bradley University

Professional School Counseling (MA)

Awarded degree: Master of Arts in Counseling

School Counseling

Master'sMA CACREP

Peoria, IL

On campusStudy intensity not published

On-campus classes; practicum and internship required100 practicum + 600 internship hours (as published)

Length not published · 60 credits

$1,158 per credit · All students — Graduate Tuition, Traditional Graduate Programs · 2026-2027Est. total tuition $69,480 (60 credits × $1,158 per credit; fees excluded)

No upcoming verified deadline

California State University, Fullerton

M.S. in Clinical Mental Health Counseling and Marriage and Family Therapy (Traditional Program)

Awarded degree: Master of Science in Counseling

Clinical Mental Health Counseling

Master'sMS CACREP

Fullerton, CA

On campusFull-time or part-time

On-campus classes; practicum required800 practicum hours (as published)

can be completed in less than four years and up to five years depending on the pace chosen by the student (depends on the pace chosen by the student) · 63 credits

$8,548 per academic year · Resident (in-state) — Graduates and Post-Baccalaureate Full-Time (7 units or more per semester), California residents, 9-month mandatory tuition · 2026-2027

January 15, 2027 · Fall 2027

Capella University

MS in Clinical Mental Health Counseling – Addiction Treatment and Recovery

Awarded degree: Master of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling

Clinical Mental Health Counseling · Addiction Counseling

Master'sMS CACREP

Minneapolis, MNSchool location, not where online students live or train

Online courseworkCampus residencies required · Study intensity not published

Online coursework with campus residencies; practicum and internship required in person100 practicum + 600 internship hours (as published)Placement support stated

39 months with no additional credits; 57 months with additional credits (tuition estimate) (no transfer credits; additional credits where a state requires more coursework) · 90 credits

$525 per credit · All students — GuidedPath tuition · year not statedEst. total tuition $47,250 (90 credits × $525 per credit; fees excluded)

No upcoming verified deadline

Capella University

MS in Clinical Mental Health Counseling – Child and Adolescent Counseling

Awarded degree: Master of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling

Clinical Mental Health Counseling

Master'sMS CACREP

Minneapolis, MNSchool location, not where online students live or train

Online courseworkCampus residencies required · Study intensity not published

Online coursework with campus residencies; practicum and internship required in person100 practicum + 600 internship hours (as published)Placement support stated

39 months with no additional credits; 57 months with additional credits (tuition estimate) (no transfer credits; additional credits where a state requires more coursework) · 90 credits

$525 per credit · All students — GuidedPath tuition · year not statedEst. total tuition $47,250 (90 credits × $525 per credit; fees excluded)

No upcoming verified deadline

How we verify CACREP status

We read the official CACREP directory (cacrep.org/directory) and record each row's institution, specialty, degree, status, start date and cycle end date.
A row is attached to a program only when the institution, the specialty and the degree all match. When a university lists several matching programs and we cannot tell which one is covered, nothing is attached and an editor reviews it.
CACREP's own “online” characteristic is stored separately and used for the CACREP-accredited online list.
Statuses are shown as CACREP publishes them. Programs listed as previously accredited, withdrawn or in process are not labelled accredited.

What accreditation does — and does not — tell you

Many state counseling boards accept graduates of CACREP-accredited programs on a streamlined educational review, and some require it; others accept equivalent coursework. Accreditation does not guarantee licensure in every state, and online enrollment availability is a separate question. Read What Is CACREP Accreditation? and check each program's licensure disclosure for the state where you plan to practice. Online programs: CACREP-accredited online counseling programs.

School or program keyword

Counseling specialty

Delivery

Campus attendance (coursework)

About classes only. Practicum and internship are in person for every clinical program.

Accreditation

Placement support stated

The program publishes practicum/internship placement assistance or arranges placements.

Degree

Degree level

Exact degree

Program classification

Also include counseling psychology

A related field, listed separately. Doctoral counseling psychology prepares psychologists, not counselors.

Bachelor's entry route

Only routes the university publishes for the program.

School location

State

City (optional)

Where the school is based — not where you must live or complete fieldwork, and not proof that residents of that state may enroll.

Institution type

Schedule & length

Study intensity

Online class schedule

Only where the school states it.

Published length

Conditional minimums (“as few as…”) do not count as the program length.

Cost, admissions & funding

Tuition

Estimated total = published per-credit rate × required credits (or a published program total), using the rate for all students or nonresidents. Fees excluded. Programs without comparable data never match. How it works

GRE policy

Missing GRE information never counts as “not required”.

Funding

Competitive assistantships do not make a program funded.

Published enrollment restrictions

Programs whose school publishes state authorization or residency restrictions for online students.

Deadline

Order

Unknown never counts as a match: a program without verified tuition is not “under $X”, unpublished attendance rules are not “no campus visits”, and an unmatched program is not CACREP-accredited.

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