Online Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling
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63 Total Credits
7 & 14 Weeks Class Length
Multiple Start Dates per Year
Gain the Skills Needed to Find a Career in Counseling
Rivier University’s online Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling degree program offers the framework and professional training needed to start a rewarding career as a licensed clinical mental health counselor. This 63-credit-hour degree will give you the tools and knowledge to help those in need while understanding the latest practices to provide the best possible service.
In this program, you will study topics such as basic human interaction, clinical counseling theories, group counseling, psychotherapy for children, addictive behaviors, and more. Upon graduation, you will be prepared to pursue a variety of careers in the field and have the skills needed to work with confidence.
Accreditations and Awards
Rivier University is fully accredited by the New England Commission of Higher Education (NECHE).
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Career Move
Employment of mental health, substance abuse, and behavioral disorder counselors is projected to grow 22% from 2021 to 2031.1
The Rivier Advantage
Affordable Earn a competitive degree at a competitive price.
Personal Small class sizes and real-world experience provide students the skills they need for success.
Flexible Start when you want with rolling admission and terms beginning every seven weeks.
Dynamic Obtain a quality education from a university with more than 90 years of experience educating students.
Strategic Partners Program
With Rivier’s Strategic Partners Program, we can provide innovative and relevant degree programs for professionals to advance their knowledge and careers. And as a bonus, employees of Rivier’s partners are eligible for tuition discounts.
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About Rivier University
Rivier University is a Catholic institution that welcomes students from all backgrounds and provides a transformative and supportive educational experience. Throughout our history, we have been dedicated to providing a learning environment that educates the whole person — mind, body, and spirit. Our graduates excel professionally, academically, and in service to their communities.
Sources
- “Occupational Outlook Handbook: Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors.” Bureau of Labor Statistics. Retrieved on September 30, 2022, from https://bls.gov/.