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Discover how Marist’s Clinical Mental Health Counseling MA 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.
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Prepare for licensure with a flexible clinical mental health counseling program grounded in real-world practice.
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 CMHC Practicum Program
Marist’s MA in CMHC 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.
Clinical Sites
Develop the Skills You Need to Succeed
Hands-On Experience Through Leading Graduate Counseling Programs
Marist offers supervised training across hospitals, mental health clinics, and college counseling centers that provide the real-world experience you need to excel in clinical mental health counseling. All placements meet NYSED requirements and support your development in Mental Health Counseling degree competencies, preparing you for advanced roles in clinical mental health counseling practice.
Advance Your Expertise Through Research in Clinical Mental Health Counseling
Marist’s MA in Mental Health Counseling emphasizes close faculty–student collaboration, giving you the opportunity to present research at leading counseling conferences. This practitioner–scholar approach strengthens your development in counseling psychology master's training and offers a competitive advantage for students pursuing doctoral studies or advanced roles in the mental health field.
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Comprehensive Training for Clinical Practice
Marist’s MA in Clinical Mental Health Counseling is designed for students who want comprehensive clinical training, strong professional outcomes, and a clear path to licensure. With flexible program timelines, extensive hands-on experience across diverse clinical settings, and a curriculum grounded in ethical practice and personal growth, the program prepares you to enter the mental health field with confidence and purpose.
Clinical Mental Health Counseling at a Glance
- 60-credit curriculum
- Competitive tuition ($990/credit) for the 2025-2026 academic year
- Scholarships, graduate assistantships, and partnership tuition discounts available
- 2-year or 3-year formats
- Start term: August 24, 2026
- 100% employment rate
- 50+ Clinical Training Sites that includes: hospital mental health programs, community mental health agencies, college counseling centers, residential treatment programs, and substance abuse/mental health agencies.
- Preparation for NYS licensure