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Clinical Mental Health Counseling Programs

Clinical mental health counseling (CMHC) programs prepare counselors to work with individuals, couples, families and groups in community agencies, private practice, hospitals and treatment settings. They are the usual route toward professional counselor licensure (LPC, LMHC, LPCC, LCPC or a similar state title), which also requires post-degree supervised experience and an examination.

Rule: Included when the program's own official title or description names clinical mental health counseling as its specialty. Other specialties offered by the same school are not counted. This page updates from the directory's verified facts.

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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

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

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

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'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

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

Capella University

MS in Clinical Mental Health Counseling – General Clinical Mental Health 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

Central Michigan University

Counseling, M.A. (Mt. Pleasant hybrid) - Clinical Mental Health Counseling Concentration

Awarded degree: Master of Arts in Counseling

Clinical Mental Health Counseling

Master'sMA CACREP

Mount Pleasant, MI

HybridStudy intensity not published

Hybrid classes; practicum and internship required100 practicum + 600 internship hours (as published)

2.5 years full-time; 3.5 years part-time (full-time, year-round coursework) · 60 credits

$1,062 per credit · International — Graduate tuition rates, Master's/Specialist, International tuition · 2026-2027

No upcoming verified deadline

Central Michigan University

Online Counseling, M.A. - Clinical Mental Health Counseling Concentration

Awarded degree: Master of Arts in Counseling

Clinical Mental Health Counseling

Master'sMA CACREP Fully online coursework

Mount Pleasant, MISchool location, not where online students live or train

Fully online courseworkNo campus visits (stated) · Full-time or part-time

Fully online coursework; local practicum and internship required100 practicum + 600 internship hours (as published)Placement support stated

2.5 years full-time; 3.5 years part-time (full-time, year-round coursework) · 60 credits

$1,062 per credit · International — Graduate tuition rates, Master's/Specialist, International tuition · 2026-2027

No upcoming verified deadline

Emporia State University

MS, Clinical Counseling - Mental Health Counseling Concentration

Awarded degree: Master of Science in Clinical Counseling

Clinical Mental Health Counseling

Master'sMS CACREP

Emporia, KS

HybridStudy intensity not published

Hybrid classes; practicum and internship required600 internship hours (as published)

Length not published · 60 credits

Tuition not published / not verified

No upcoming verified deadline

George Fox University

Master's Degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling

Awarded degree: Masters (MA) in Clinical Mental Health Counseling

Clinical Mental Health Counseling

Master'sMA CACREP

Newberg, OR

HybridStudy intensity not published

Hybrid classes; practicum and internship required700 internship hours (as published)

eight semesters (fall cohorts) or 10 semesters (spring cohorts) (fall or spring cohort) · 60 credits

$848 per credit · All students · year not stated

March 1, 2027 · Fall 2027

George Fox University

Master's Degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling (Online Synchronous Track)

Awarded degree: Masters (MA) in Clinical Mental Health Counseling

Clinical Mental Health Counseling

Master'sMA CACREP

Newberg, ORSchool 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 person700 internship hours (as published)

eight semesters (fall cohorts) or 10 semesters (spring cohorts) (fall or spring cohort) · 60 credits

$848 per credit · All students · year not stated

March 1, 2027 · Fall 2027

Grand Canyon University

Online Master’s in Clinical Mental Health Counseling

Awarded degree: Master of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling

Clinical Mental Health Counseling

Master'sMS CACREP

Phoenix, AZSchool location, not where online students live or train

Online courseworkCampus attendance not verified · Study intensity not published

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

Length not published · 62 credits

$610 per credit · Online students — Online · year not statedEst. total tuition $37,820 (62 credits × $610 per credit; fees excluded)

No upcoming verified deadline

Indiana Wesleyan University

Master's in Clinical Mental Health Counseling

Awarded degree: Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling

Clinical Mental Health Counseling

Master'sMA CACREP

Marion, INSchool location, not where online students live or train

Online courseworkCampus residencies required · Study intensity not published

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

Two-year minimum, and Six-year maximum · 60 credits

$635 per credit · All students · year not statedEst. total tuition $38,100 (60 credits × $635 per credit; fees excluded)

No upcoming verified deadline

Liberty University

M.A. in Clinical Mental Health Counseling (Residential)

Awarded degree: Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling

Clinical Mental Health Counseling

Master'sMA CACREP

Lynchburg, VA

On campusStudy intensity not published

On-campus classes; practicum and internship required

At 60 credit hours, this program can be completed in about 3 years. · 60 credits

$5,175 per semester · All students — Graduate tuition, full-time (residential) · 2026-2027

No upcoming verified deadline

Liberty University

MA in Clinical Mental Health Counseling Degree Online

Awarded degree: Master of Arts (MA) in Clinical Mental Health Counseling

Clinical Mental Health Counseling

Master'sMA CACREP

Lynchburg, VASchool location, not where online students live or train

Online courseworkCampus residencies required · Study intensity not published

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

Length not published · 60 credits

$600 per credit · Online students — Master's programs, online, full-time per credit hour · 2026-2027Est. total tuition $36,000 (60 credits × $600 per credit; fees excluded)

No upcoming verified deadline

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Delivery

Campus attendance (coursework)

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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

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School location

State

City (optional)

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Institution type

Schedule & length

Study intensity

Online class schedule

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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.

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