Earn your MA in Clinical Mental Health Counseling
Your Career in Counseling Starts Here
Discover how Marist’s MA in Clinical Mental Health Counseling prepares you for licensure and a rewarding career in the fast-growing mental health field. Fill out the form to take the first step toward making a difference.
- Top Career Placement: 100% of graduates secure employment within six months to a year.
- Diverse Clinical Training: Access over 50 clinical sites, including hospitals, outpatient clinics, and counseling centers.
- Flexible Study Options: Choose from accelerated two-year or part-time three-year tracks.
- Hands-On Research Opportunities: Present at prestigious counseling conferences alongside expert faculty.
- Small Class Sizes: Receive personalized guidance and mentorship in intimate 10-12 student cohorts.
Take the next step toward transforming lives—starting with your own!
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Prepare to become a Licensed Counselor and Transform Lives with Confidence
Prepare for a Meaningful Career in Mental Health
Choose Your Program Timeline
This is a full-time, accelerated program, which includes two summers and 12-credit hours each fall and spring semester. This format includes the practicum during the first summer and an internship during the second year. Graduate assistantships are available in this accelerated program.
Two-Year
This is a more flexible and less time-intensive option. This program includes two summers, 9-credit hours during the fall and spring semesters of the first two years, then 6-credit hours during fall and spring of the third year. This also includes practicum in the second summer and internship during the third year.
Three-Year
Marist equips students with the tools and experience to excel in diverse mental health roles, ensuring success across all facets of the field.
A Distinctive Clinical Mental Health Counseling Program
Marist’s MA in Clinical Mental Health Counseling equips you to become a licensed counselor. With expert faculty, a curriculum exceeding state requirements, and a focus on personal and professional growth, you’ll be ready to make a difference in this growing field.
Alumni of Marist’s Master in Clinical Mental Health Counseling program are employed in their field within six months to a year of graduation.
Employment Rate
The field of clinical mental health counseling is anticipated to grow by 23% by 2030, much faster than average, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Career Outlook
With over 50 established clinical sites for internship and practicum placements, students in the Clinical Mental Health Counseling program can focus on their ideal career placement.
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Diverse Clinical Training Opportunities
Marist offers access to a wide range of clinical sites, including hospitals, mental health clinics, and college counseling centers. Supervised training exceeds NYSED requirements, ensuring you gain real-world experience in varied settings.
Showcase Your Research on Prestigious Platforms
Marist’s program emphasizes faculty-student collaboration and a practitioner-scientist model. Students gain valuable experience by presenting research at top counseling conferences, a key advantage for those pursuing doctoral programs.
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