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Behavioral Health Schools in Arkansas

13

Schools listed

11

Cities

25

Accredited programs

4

With an online option

Arkadelphia

1 school

Henderson State University

CounselingSocial Work
  • Arkadelphia, AR
Clinical Mental Health Counseling
M.S.CACREP: AccreditedCACREP graduates from Jan 2016Current accreditation cycle ends Oct 2027
School Counseling
M.S.E.CACREP: AccreditedCACREP graduates from Jan 2016Current accreditation cycle ends Oct 2027
BSW
Bachelor of Science in Social WorkCSWE: CandidacyCSWE-accredited since 2025 (pending)Next CSWE review February 2027Full-Time, Online AvailableProgram page
Visit websiteVerify with CACREPVerify with CSWE

Conway

1 school

University of Central Arkansas

Psychology
  • Conway, AR
Counseling Ph.D.
DoctoralAPA: AccreditedAPA-accredited since November 13, 2015Next APA site visit 2035Mashburn Hall 215, 201 S. Donaghey
Visit websiteVerify with APA

Fayetteville

1 school

University of Arkansas

CounselingSocial WorkPsychologyOnline option
  • Fayetteville, AR
Clinical Mental Health Counseling
M.S.Listed as University of Arkansas FayettevilleCACREP: AccreditedCACREP graduates from Jul 2011Current accreditation cycle ends Mar 2029
Counselor Education and Supervision
Ph.D.Listed as University of Arkansas FayettevilleCACREP: AccreditedCACREP graduates from May 1996Current accreditation cycle ends Mar 2029
Rehabilitation Counseling
M.S.Listed as University of Arkansas FayettevilleCACREP: AccreditedCACREP graduates from Jul 2017Current accreditation cycle ends Mar 2029
School Counseling
M.S.Listed as University of Arkansas FayettevilleCACREP: AccreditedCACREP graduates from May 1996Current accreditation cycle ends Mar 2029
BSW
Bachelor of Social Work, BSWCSWE: AccreditedCSWE-accredited since 1985Next CSWE review October 2031Full-Time, Multiple cohorts per yearProgram page
MSW
Master of Social Work, MSWCSWE: AccreditedCSWE-accredited since 2003Next CSWE review October 2031Full-Time, Part-Time, Advanced Standing, Online AvailableProgram page
Clinical Ph.D.
DoctoralAPA: AccreditedAPA-accredited since April 01, 1966216 Memorial Hall
Visit websiteVerify with CACREPVerify with CSWEVerify with APA

Fort Smith

1 school

University of Arkansas at Fort Smith

Social Work
  • Fort Smith, AR
BSW
Bachelor of Social Work, BSWCSWE: AccreditedCSWE-accredited since 2017Next CSWE review October 2031Full-TimeProgram page
Visit websiteVerify with CSWE

Little Rock

2 schools

Philander Smith College

Social Work
  • Little Rock, AR
BSW
Bachelor of Social Work, BSWCSWE: AccreditedCSWE-accredited since 2001Next CSWE review February 2031Full-Time, Part-TimeProgram page
Visit websiteVerify with CSWE

University of Arkansas at Little Rock

Social WorkOnline option
  • Little Rock, AR
BSW
Bachelor of Social Work, BSWCSWE: AccreditedCSWE-accredited since 1999Next CSWE review June 2028Full-Time, Part-Time, Online AvailableProgram page
MSW
Master of Social Work, MSWCSWE: AccreditedCSWE-accredited since 1969Next CSWE review June 2028Full-Time, Part-Time, Advanced Standing, Online AvailableProgram page
Visit websiteVerify with CSWE

Magnolia

1 school

Southern Arkansas University

Social Work
  • Magnolia, AR
BSW
Bachelor of Social Work, BSWCSWE: AccreditedCSWE-accredited since 2000Next CSWE review October 2029Full-Time, Part-TimeProgram page
Visit websiteVerify with CSWE

Monticello

1 school

University of Arkansas at Monticello

Social Work
  • Monticello, AR
BSW
Bachelor of Social Work, BSWCSWE: AccreditedCSWE-accredited since 2000Next CSWE review October 2029Full-TimeProgram page
Visit websiteVerify with CSWE

Pine Bluff

1 school

University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff

Social Work
  • Pine Bluff, AR
BSW
Bachelor of Arts in Social WorkCSWE: AccreditedCSWE-accredited since 1989Next CSWE review February 2027Full-TimeProgram page
Visit websiteVerify with CSWE

Searcy

1 school

Harding University

CounselingFamilySocial Work
  • Searcy, AR
Clinical Mental Health Counseling
M.S.CACREP: AccreditedCACREP graduates from Jul 2013Current accreditation cycle ends Oct 2031
Marriage, Couple and Family Counseling
M.S.CACREP: AccreditedCACREP graduates from Jan 2022Current accreditation cycle ends Oct 2031
BSW
CSWE: AccreditedCSWE-accredited since 1978Next CSWE review February 2033Full-TimeProgram page
Visit websiteVerify with CACREPVerify with CSWE

Siloam Springs

1 school

John Brown University

Counseling
  • Siloam Springs, AR
Clinical Mental Health Counseling
M.S.CACREP: AccreditedCACREP graduates from Jan 2022Current accreditation cycle ends Mar 2032
Visit websiteVerify with CACREP

State University

1 school

Arkansas State University

CounselingSocial Work
  • State University, AR
Clinical Mental Health Counseling
Ed.S.CACREP: AccreditedCACREP graduates from Jan 2018Current accreditation cycle ends Oct 2027
BSW
Bachelor of Social Work, BSWCSWE: AccreditedCSWE-accredited since 1978Next CSWE review October 2026Full-TimeProgram page
Visit websiteVerify with CACREPVerify with CSWE

Online Programs Based in Arkansas

1 school

CSWE lists these programs with no current campus site, only online delivery. You'll be licensed by the state where you practice, so check that board's rules too.

Arkansas State University

Social WorkOnline option
  • Online program based in AR
MSW
Master's of Social Work, MSWCSWE: AccreditedCSWE-accredited since 2008Next CSWE review October 2026Full-Time, Part-Time, Advanced Standing, Multiple cohorts per year, Online AvailableProgram page
Visit websiteVerify with CSWE

About Arkansas Behavioral Health Schools

13 schools in Arkansas run 9 CACREP counseling programs, 1 marriage, couple and family counseling program, 13 CSWE social work programs and 2 APA-accredited psychology programs, spread across 11 cities. 4 of them train for more than one kind of license on the same campus.

What you need after graduating depends on the license. For Arkansas, see counselor licensure in Arkansas, MFT licensure in Arkansas, social work licensure in Arkansas and psychologist licensure in Arkansas.

Some credentials don't run through these degrees at all. For Arkansas, see substance abuse counselor requirements, peer specialist certification, PMHNP practice authority and behavior analyst licensure.

Verify before you apply

Program names and accreditation statuses come from the CACREP and CSWE directories (as of September 27, 2026) and APA's 2025 list of accredited programs. Accreditation can change, so verify it with the accreditor (CACREP, CSWE, APA) and check admission details and costs with the school.
Gabriel Meierotto
Founder, BehavioralHires
Updated September 2026

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