School programs
Anna Maria College – Counseling Psychology MA/LMHC
Provides graduate counseling education with pathways in counseling psychology, addiction counseling, and pastoral counseling.
Pre-requisite education: Bachelor’s degree generally required for graduate admission.
Estimated time to finish: Approximately 2–3 years.
Typical application months November–April
Anna Maria College – Addiction Counseling
Focuses on addiction counseling and recovery support skills for behavioral health settings.
Pre-requisite education: Bachelor’s degree generally required.
Estimated time to finish: Approximately 1–2 years.
Typical application months November–April
Assumption University – Clinical Counseling Psychology
Offers counseling psychology and rehabilitation counseling programs focused on clinical and community mental health practice.
Pre-requisite education: Bachelor’s degree required for master’s and certificate programs.
Estimated time to finish: 2–3 years for master’s programs; under 1 year for certificates.
Typical application months November–January
Bay Path University – Clinical Mental Health Counseling
Provides graduate education in clinical mental health counseling, addiction counseling, and applied behavior analysis.
Pre-requisite education: Bachelor’s degree typically required for graduate admission.
Estimated time to finish: Approximately 2–3 years.
Typical application months Rolling throughout the year
Boston College – Counseling and Mental Health Programs
Provides graduate counseling and mental health programs emphasizing clinical practice, ethics, and social justice.
Pre-requisite education: Bachelor’s degree required for graduate admission.
Estimated time to finish: Approximately 2–3 years.
Typical application months November–January
Boston University – Counseling Programs
Offers counseling psychology and student counseling programs with strong academic, clinical, and research foundations.
Pre-requisite education: Bachelor’s degree generally required for graduate admission.
Estimated time to finish: Approximately 2–3 years.
Typical application months November–January
Cambridge College – Mental Health Counseling
Offers flexible counseling and mental health programs designed for working professionals and adult learners.
Pre-requisite education: Bachelor’s degree generally required for graduate study.
Estimated time to finish: Approximately 2–3 years.
Typical applicatoin months: Rolling throughout the year
Fitchburg State University – Mental Health Counseling
Offers graduate mental health counseling programs preparing students for licensure and clinical counseling practice.
Pre-requisite education: Bachelor’s degree required for graduate admission.
Estimated time to finish: Approximately 2–3 years.
Typical application months November–January
Framingham State University – Counseling Psychology
Provides counseling psychology education with preparation for counseling-related careers and advanced licensure pathways.
Pre-requisite education: Bachelor’s degree required for graduate admission.
Estimated time to finish: Approximately 2–3 years.
Typical application months November–January
Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary – Clinical Pastoral Counseling
Integrates counseling and pastoral care training for students interested in faith-based behavioral health support roles.
Pre-requisite education: Bachelor’s degree typically required for graduate admission.
Estimated time to finish: Approximately 2–3 years.
Typical application months November–January
Lesley University – Clinical Mental Health Counseling
Offers counseling, expressive therapies, and mental health programs with creative and trauma-informed approaches.
Pre-requisite education: Bachelor’s degree required for graduate-level programs.
Estimated time to finish: Approximately 2–3 years.
Typical application months Rolling throughout the year
Merrimack College – Clinical Mental Health Counseling
Provides graduate mental health counseling education focused on clinical counseling and community-based practice.
Pre-requisite education: Bachelor’s degree generally required.
Estimated time to finish: Approximately 2–3 years.
Typical application months November–January
Northeastern University – Counseling and School Psychology Programs
Offers counseling and school psychology programs with experiential learning and interdisciplinary training opportunities.
Pre-requisite education: Bachelor’s degree required for graduate admission.
Estimated time to finish: Approximately 2–3 years.
Typical application months November–January
Regis College – Counseling Psychology
Provides counseling psychology and addiction counseling education preparing students for behavioral health careers.
Pre-requisite education: Bachelor’s degree typically required for graduate programs.
Estimated time to finish: Approximately 2–3 years.
Typical application months Rolling through spring
Salem State University – Counseling and Psychological Services
Offers counseling psychology and behavioral health education with pathways toward counseling licensure.
Pre-requisite education: Bachelor’s degree generally required for graduate admission.
Estimated time to finish: Approximately 2–3 years.
Typical application months November–January
Springfield College – Mental Health Counseling
Provides mental health counseling, rehabilitation counseling, and expressive therapy programs with applied clinical training.
Pre-requisite education: Bachelor’s degree required for graduate programs.
Estimated time to finish: Approximately 2–3 years.
Typical application months November–January
Suffolk University – Mental Health Counseling
Offers graduate mental health counseling and psychology programs focused on evidence-based clinical practice.
Pre-requisite education: Bachelor’s degree generally required.
Estimated time to finish: Approximately 2–3 years.
Typical application months November–January
University of Massachusetts Boston – Mental Health Counseling MS
Provides counseling, rehabilitation, and family therapy programs serving diverse communities and behavioral health needs.
Pre-requisite education: Bachelor’s degree required for graduate-level admission.
Estimated time to finish: Approximately 2–3 years.
Typical application months November–March
William James College – Clinical Mental Health Counseling
Specializes in psychology and behavioral health education with strong clinical and community mental health training.
Pre-requisite education: Bachelor’s degree generally required for master’s programs.
Estimated time to finish: Approximately 2–6 years depending on degree level.
Typical application months Rolling throughout the year
Westfield State University – Counseling Psychology
Offers counseling psychology education focused on counseling theory, ethics, and clinical preparation.
Pre-requisite education: Bachelor’s degree required for graduate admission.
Estimated time to finish: Approximately 2–3 years.
Typical application months November–January