Academic Programs
Clinical Mental Health Counseling (CACREP Accredited)
Overview
Step into a meaningful, high-impact career with Bluefield University’s Master of the Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling (CACREP accredited). Designed for students who are passionate about helping others, this program equips you with the knowledge, clinical experience, and ethical foundation needed to support individuals, families, and communities through life’s most challenging moments.
Whether you’re called to work in private practice, community mental health, schools, or healthcare settings, this degree prepares you for professional licensure and long-term career success in counseling.
Clinical Mental Health Counseling Degree Opportunities
At Bluefield University, your education goes beyond theory—you’ll gain hands-on experience and personalized support every step of the way.
Program Highlights:
- Licensure Preparation aligned with professional counseling standards
- Experiential Learning through supervised practicum and internship placements
- Faith-Integrated Approach that values ethical, compassionate care
- Small Class Sizes with individualized faculty mentorship
- Career-Focused Curriculum designed to meet workforce demand
You won’t just study counseling—you’ll learn how to walk alongside people in real, transformative ways.
Quick Program Details
Tuition: $525 Per Credit Hour
Next Start Online: October 2026
Time to Complete: 2 Years
*Time to complete can be reduced with prior learning and transfer credits
Other Available Concentrations
School Counseling
Prepare to make a meaningful impact in the lives of students with Bluefield University’s Master of Arts in School Counseling. This graduate program equips you with the knowledge, clinical skills, and ethical foundation needed to support academic achievement, emotional wellness, and career readiness in K–12 school settings.
Career Outlook
Graduates of the Clinical Mental Health Counseling program are prepared for a wide range of impactful careers.
Potential Career Paths Include:
- Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC)
- Mental Health Therapist
- Substance Abuse Counselor
- Behavioral Health Specialist
- Case Manager
- Community Mental Health Counselor
With increasing demand for mental health services nationwide, this degree positions you for long-term career stability and growth.
Courses & Competencies
Master of Arts
Total Credits: 60
For a full breakdown of each course, reference the academic catalog located in Academic Resources.
Core Requirements
- Orientation to Professional Counseling & Ethics
- DSM Applications in Counseling
- Counseling Theories
- Counseling Techniques
- Lifespan Development
- Career Development
- Group Counseling
- Counseling Diverse Populations
- Addictions Counseling
- Appraisal in Counseling
- Crisis Counseling
- Research
- Systems in Counseling
- Elective (Choose 1)
- Expressive Arts in Counseling
- Integration of Christianity & Counseling
- Counseling Children & Adolescents
- Practicum (100 Hours)
Concentration
- Clinical Mental Health Counseling
- Clinical Mental Health Internship I (300 Hours, 120 Direct)
- Clinical Mental Health Internship II (300 Hours, 120 Direct)
Additional Information
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