The Future of Holistic Mental Health is Here.

Clinical Mental Health Counseling

Master of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling

The Elon University Master of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling supports your path to becoming a skilled mental health professional through a collaborative, dedicated, and engaging learning community. This 60-credit, CACREP-aligned program, housed in the School of Health Sciences, blends integrative clinical training with outstanding instruction to equip you for meaningful, real-world practice. The program incorporates state-of-the-art client simulation labs to provide immersive experiential learning opportunities while strengthening practical skills. With specialized preparation in trauma-informed care and addictions counseling, you’ll gain the confidence and evidence-based skills needed to serve clients across diverse populations and settings. Guided by expert faculty and committed mentors, you will graduate ready to make a genuine difference in the lives of others.

Your New Career in Clinical Mental Health Starts Here

Turn your passion for helping others into a profession and be part of Elon University's first cohort of future licensed clinical mental health counselors.

Accreditation Information

The Clinical Mental Health Program at Elon University is pending accreditation with The Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) and is designed to meet curriculum standards set by Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP).