Clark University\u2019s renowned Frances L. Hiatt School of Psychology has introduced a Master of Arts in Mental Health Counseling to prepare students for careers as Licensed Mental Health Counselors (LMHCs). The degree will be offered beginning in Fall 2026.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Following the university\u2019s deep tradition of socially engaged, community-embedded graduate education, the curriculum integrates academic coursework, supervised clinical training, and close mentorship to prepare students for impactful mental health careers. Students gain foundational and advanced training in counseling theory, applied clinical skills, multicultural practice, developmental science, and evidence-based intervention.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The program is designed to meet the Massachusetts LMHC 60-credit licensing requirements and aligns with national accreditation standards, preparing students for licensure-eligible roles across clinical and community settings. Graduates will be prepared to become case managers, clinical specialists, clinical mental health counselors, and youth\/family counselors in community agencies, hospitals, youth programs, schools, and a host of nonprofit and private settings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cThere is a shortage of mental health providers both in the Central Massachusetts region and nationwide,\u201d says Amy Heberle, associate professor of psychology and co-director of the master\u2019s program. \u201cWe are so excited to train students who can help fill that gap, providing essential mental health services in the communities where they choose to work. Our training centers contextual, developmental, and cultural considerations in mental health work, building on our department\u2019s rich and longstanding history in applied psychology.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The Master of Arts in Mental Health Counseling offers:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Courses are primarily in-person in Worcester, and the degree can be completed in two years, including full-time study and summer coursework.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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