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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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Palo Alto University

Master of Arts Degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling (Residential Hybrid)

Awarded degree: Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling

Clinical Mental Health Counseling

Master'sMA CACREP

Palo Alto, CA

HybridStudy intensity not published

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

9 quarters · 94.5 credits

$8,225 per term · All students — Cost of attendance, MA in CMHC Year 1, Tuition & Fees per quarter · year not stated

December 1, 2026 · Fall 2027

Pennsylvania State University

Counselor Education M.Ed. - Clinical Mental Health and Rehabilitation Counseling in Schools and Communities emphasis

Awarded degree: Master of Education (M.Ed.) in Counselor Education

Clinical Mental Health Counseling · Rehabilitation Counseling

Master'sMEd CACREP

University Park, PA

On campusFull-time

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

two years of full-time graduate study, or its equivalent (full-time) · 60 credits

$1,104 per credit · Resident (in-state) — University Park, Graduate, All Other Programs, Pennsylvania residents, part-time per credit · 2026-2027Est. total tuition $121,680 (60 credits × $2,028 per credit; fees excluded)

No upcoming verified deadline

Regent University

M.A. in Clinical Mental Health Counseling (On Campus)

Awarded degree: Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling

Clinical Mental Health Counseling

Master'sMA CACREP

Virginia Beach, VA

On campusStudy intensity not published

On-campus classes; practicum and internship required

Length not published · 60 credits

$750 per credit · All students — Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling (On-Campus) · 2026-2027Est. total tuition $45,000 (60 credits × $750 per credit; fees excluded)

No upcoming verified deadline

Regent University

M.A. in Clinical Mental Health Counseling (Online w/ Residency)

Awarded degree: Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling

Clinical Mental Health Counseling

Master'sMA CACREP

Virginia Beach, VASchool 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

Length not published · 60 credits

$730 per credit · Online students — Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling (Online) · 2026-2027Est. total tuition $43,800 (60 credits × $730 per credit; fees excluded)

No upcoming verified deadline

Sacred Heart University

Clinical Mental Health Counseling - MA

Awarded degree: Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling

Clinical Mental Health Counseling

Master'sMA CACREP

Fairfield, CTSchool location, not where online students live or train

Online courseworkCampus residencies required · Full-time or part-time

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

as few as 2 years · 60 credits

$900 per credit · All students — Cost per credit hour · year not stated

December 7, 2026 · Spring 2027

San Diego State University

Community-Based Block Multicultural Community Counseling & Social Justice Education (CBB)

Awarded degree: Master of Science in Community-Based Block Multicultural Community Counseling and Social Justice Education

Multicultural Community Counseling & Social Justice Education · Clinical Mental Health Counseling

Master'sMSCACREP: not listed

San Diego, CA

On campusStudy intensity not published

On-campus classes

two-year cohort program

$4,274 per semester · All students — Basic Tuition, graduate full-time (6.1 or more units), per semester, Fall 2026 · year not stated

December 1, 2027 · Fall 2028

San Diego State University

M.S. in Early Childhood and Family Clinical Counseling

Awarded degree: Master of Science (M.S.) in Early Childhood and Family Clinical Counseling

Clinical Mental Health Counseling · Early Childhood and Family Clinical Counseling

Master'sMSCACREP: not listed

San Diego, CA

On campusFull-time or part-time

On-campus classes; practicum required280 practicum hours (as published)

2 full years, including summer courses (full-time) · 60 credits

$4,274 per semester · All students — Basic Tuition, graduate full-time (6.1 or more units), per semester, Fall 2026 · year not statedEst. total tuition $28,260 (60 credits × $471 per credit; fees excluded)

December 15, 2026 · Summer/Fall 2027

Seattle University

Clinical Mental Health Counseling, MAEd

Awarded degree: Master of Arts in Education

Clinical Mental Health Counseling · Addiction Counseling

Master'sMAEd CACREP

Seattle, WA

On campusStudy intensity not published

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

3 years · 60 credits

$779 per credit · All students — Clinical Mental Health Counseling (per credit, 90 credits) · year not stated

No upcoming verified deadline

Seattle University

Clinical Mental Health Counseling, Online, MAEd

Awarded degree: Master of Arts in Education with a specialty in Clinical Mental Health Counseling

Clinical Mental Health Counseling · Addiction Counseling

Master'sMAEd CACREP

Seattle, WASchool location, not where online students live or train

Online courseworkCampus residencies required · Study intensity not published

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

3 years · 60 credits

$779 per credit · All students — Clinical Mental Health Counseling (per credit, 90 credits) · year not stated

Rolling admission (as published)

South Dakota State University

Counseling and Human Resource Development (M.S.) – Clinical Mental Health Counseling Specialization

Awarded degree: Master of Science in counseling and human resource development specializing in clinical mental health counseling

Clinical Mental Health Counseling

Master'sMS CACREP

Brookings, SD

On campusStudy intensity not published

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

3 years (estimated) · 60 credits

$358.40 per credit · Resident (in-state) — Graduate Cost Per Credit Hour, Resident · 2026-2027Est. total tuition $41,349 (60 credits × $689.15 per credit; fees excluded)

No upcoming verified deadline

Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center

Clinical Mental Health Counseling (M.S.) - Online

Awarded degree: Master of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling

Clinical Mental Health Counseling

Master'sMS CACREP

Lubbock, TXSchool 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 required

2 years estimated time to completion · 60 credits

$579 per credit · Online students — Out-of-state students residing outside Texas enrolled in a distance learning program (flat rate) · 2026-2027Est. total tuition $34,740 (60 credits × $579 per credit; fees excluded)

May 1, 2027 · Fall 2027

The University of Alabama

Counselor Education: Clinical Mental Health Counseling, MA

Awarded degree: Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling

Clinical Mental Health Counseling

Master'sMACACREP: not listed

Tuscaloosa, AL

On campusStudy intensity not published

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

Length not published · 60 credits

$5,959 per semester · Resident (in-state) — Graduate, full-time (9-15 hours), resident · 2026-2027

No upcoming verified deadline

University at Buffalo

Mental Health Counseling, MS (on campus)

Awarded degree: Master of Science (MS) in Mental Health Counseling

Clinical Mental Health Counseling

Master'sMSCACREP: not listed

Buffalo, NY

On campusFull-time

On-campus classes; internship required600 internship hours (as published)Placement support stated

On campus, full-time: 5 semesters, or 4 semesters plus summer (full-time) · 60 credits

$471 per credit · Resident (in-state) — Fall 2026 Resident Graduate, per credit · year not stated

No upcoming verified deadline

University at Buffalo

Mental Health Counseling, MS (online)

Awarded degree: Master of Science (MS) in Mental Health Counseling

Clinical Mental Health Counseling

Master'sMSCACREP: not listed

Buffalo, NYSchool location, not where online students live or train

Online courseworkCampus attendance not verified · Part-time

Online coursework; campus attendance not verified; internship required600 internship hours (as published)Placement support stated

4 years, including 2 summers (part-time online) · 60 credits

$471 per credit · Resident (in-state) — Fall 2026 Resident Graduate, per credit · year not stated

No upcoming verified deadline

University of Alaska Fairbanks

Clinical Mental Health Counseling (M.Ed.)

Awarded degree: Master of Education in Counseling (Clinical Mental Health concentration)

Clinical Mental Health Counseling

Master'sMEd CACREP Fully online coursework

Fairbanks, AKSchool location, not where online students live or train

Fully online courseworkNo campus visits (stated) · Study intensity not published

Fully online coursework; local practicum and internship required

Part-time, 4 years (12 semesters) (part-time (cost-estimate scenario on the department page)) · 60 credits

$577 per credit · Resident (in-state) — Resident, graduate level (600-level) · 2026-2027Est. total tuition $72,060 (60 credits × $1,201 per credit; fees excluded)

No upcoming verified deadline

University of Arizona

Master of Arts in Counseling, Clinical Mental Health Specialization

Awarded degree: Master of Arts (M.A.) in Counseling

Clinical Mental Health Counseling

Master'sMA CACREP

Tucson, AZ

On campusFull-time

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

a minimum of two years of full-time study, including summer coursework (full-time) · 60 credits

$15,700 per academic year · Resident (in-state) — 2026-2027 Cost of Attendance, Graduate, Main Campus: Tuition & Fees (Arizona resident, estimate) · 2026-2027

No upcoming verified deadline

University of Central Florida

Counselor Education (MA) - Clinical Mental Health Counseling

Awarded degree: Master of Arts in Counselor Education

Clinical Mental Health Counseling

Master'sMA CACREP

Orlando, FL

On campusFull-time

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

Length not published · 63 credits

$369.65 per credit · Resident (in-state) — In State Tuition · year not statedEst. total tuition $80,418.24 (63 credits × $1,276.48 per credit; fees excluded)

No upcoming verified deadline

University of Florida

On-Campus M.Ed./Ed.S. Mental Health Counseling Track

Awarded degree: Master of Education (M.Ed.) and Education Specialist (Ed.S.); Master of Arts in Education (M.A.E.) with thesis

Clinical Mental Health Counseling

Master'sMEdCACREP: not listed

Gainesville, FL

On campusFull-time or part-time

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

Program Completion: 2.5 years · 72 credits

$532.52 per credit · Resident (in-state) — Graduate Courses (5000-9999), Total Florida Resident Rate/Credit Hour · 2026-2027Est. total tuition $104,348.16 (72 credits × $1,449.28 per credit; fees excluded)

November 1, 2026 · Fall 2027

University of Iowa

MA in Clinical Mental Health Counseling

Awarded degree: Master of Arts in Counselor Education (Clinical Mental Health Counseling subprogram)

Clinical Mental Health Counseling

Master'sMA CACREP

Iowa City, IA

On campusStudy intensity not published

On-campus classes; practicum and internship requiredPlacement support stated

approximately 20 months (four semesters) (full-time) · 60 credits

Tuition not published / not verified

No upcoming verified deadline

University of Kentucky

Master's Degree (MAC) in Counselor Education — Clinical Mental Health Counseling

Awarded degree: Master's Degree (MAC) in Counselor Education

Clinical Mental Health Counseling

Master'sMACCACREP: not listed

Lexington, KYSchool location, not where online students live or train

Online courseworkCampus residencies required · Full-time or part-time

Online coursework with campus other campus requirement; practicum and internship required in person200 practicum + 600 internship hours (as published)

4 to 5 semesters in the accelerated program (12 to 16 credit hours a semester, including summer) (accelerated full-time load) · 60 credits

$806 per credit · Online students · year not statedEst. total tuition $48,360 (60 credits × $806 per credit; fees excluded)

April 1, 2027 · Summer 2027

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