University of Bridgeport
Counseling
- Bridgeport, CT
- Clinical Mental Health Counseling
- M.S.CACREP: AccreditedCACREP graduates from Jul 2018Current accreditation cycle ends Mar 2028
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Behavioral Health Schools in Connecticut
18
Schools listed
13
Cities
38
Accredited programs
7
With an online option
Bridgeport
1 schoolDanbury
1 schoolWestern Connecticut State University
CounselingSocial Work
- Danbury, CT
- Clinical Mental Health Counseling
- M.S.CACREP: AccreditedCACREP graduates from Jul 2009Current accreditation cycle ends Mar 2027
- School Counseling
- M.S.CACREP: AccreditedCACREP graduates from Oct 1993Current accreditation cycle ends Mar 2027
- BSW
- Bachelor of Arts in Social Work, BSWCSWE: AccreditedCSWE-accredited since 1984Next CSWE review February 2029Full-TimeProgram page
Fairfield
2 schoolsFairfield University
CounselingSocial Work
- Fairfield, CT
- Clinical Mental Health Counseling
- M.A.CACREP: AccreditedCACREP graduates from Jul 2015Current accreditation cycle ends Oct 2033
- School Counseling
- M.A.CACREP: AccreditedCACREP graduates from Mar 1985Current accreditation cycle ends Oct 2033
- BSW
- Bachelor of Social Work, BSW,CSWE: AccreditedCSWE-accredited since 2019Next CSWE review October 2029Full-TimeProgram page
Sacred Heart University
CounselingSocial WorkOnline option
- Fairfield, CT
- Clinical Mental Health Counseling
- M.A.CACREP: AccreditedCACREP graduates from Jul 2022Current accreditation cycle ends Mar 2032
- BSW
- Bachelor of Social Work, BSWCSWE: AccreditedCSWE-accredited since 1981Next CSWE review June 2028Full-TimeProgram page
- MSW
- Master of Social Work, MSWCSWE: AccreditedCSWE-accredited since 2016Next CSWE review February 2031Full-Time, Part-Time, Advanced Standing, Multiple cohorts per year, Weekends/Evening, Weekends Only, Online AvailableProgram page
Hartford
1 schoolUniversity of Connecticut
Social WorkOnline option
- Hartford, CT
- BSW
- Bachelor of Social Work, BSWCSWE: AccreditedCSWE-accredited since 2018Next CSWE review February 2033Full-TimeProgram page
- MSW
- Master of Social Work, MSWCSWE: AccreditedCSWE-accredited since 1949Next CSWE review October 2029Full-Time, Part-Time, Advanced Standing, Multiple cohorts per year, Online AvailableProgram page
New Britain
1 schoolCentral Connecticut State University
CounselingSocial Work
- New Britain, CT
- Clinical Mental Health Counseling
- M.S.CACREP: AccreditedCACREP graduates from Jul 2022Current accreditation cycle ends Mar 2028
- Clinical Rehabilitation Counseling
- M.S.CACREP: AccreditedCACREP graduates from Jul 2022Current accreditation cycle ends Mar 2028
- School Counseling
- M.S.CACREP: AccreditedCACREP graduates from Jul 2008Current accreditation cycle ends Mar 2028
- BSW
- Bachelor's of Arts, BA in Social WorkCSWE: AccreditedCSWE-accredited since 1991Next CSWE review June 2030Full-Time, Part-Time, Multiple cohorts per yearProgram page
- MSW
- Master of Social Work, MSWCSWE: CandidacyCSWE-accredited since 2024 (pending)Next CSWE review February 2027Full-Time, Part-Time, Advanced StandingProgram page
New Haven
2 schoolsSouthern Connecticut State University
CounselingSocial WorkOnline option
- New Haven, CT
- Clinical Mental Health Counseling
- M.S.Listed as Southern Connecticut State University (Mental Health Sciences)CACREP: AccreditedCACREP graduates from Jul 2009Current accreditation cycle ends Mar 2028
- Counselor Education and Supervision
- Ed.D.Listed as Southern Connecticut State University (Counselor Education)CACREP: AccreditedCACREP graduates from Jan 2024Current accreditation cycle ends Mar 2027
- School Counseling
- M.S.Listed as Southern Connecticut State University (Counselor Education)CACREP: AccreditedCACREP graduates from Oct 1993Current accreditation cycle ends Mar 2027
- BSW
- Bachelors of Social Work, BSWCSWE: AccreditedCSWE-accredited since 1975Next CSWE review October 2029Full-TimeProgram page
- MSW
- Master of Social Work, MSWCSWE: AccreditedCSWE-accredited since 1982Next CSWE review October 2029Full-Time, Part-Time, Advanced Standing, Weekends/Evening, Online AvailableProgram page
Yale University
Psychology
- New Haven, CT
- Clinical Ph.D.
- DoctoralAPA: AccreditedAPA-accredited since February 01, 1948Next APA site visit 2035216 Kirtland Hall, 2 Hillhouse Avenue
New London
1 schoolUniversity of Saint Joseph
Social Work
- New London, CT
- MSW
- CSWE: AccreditedCSWE-accredited since 2014Next CSWE review February 2028Full-Time, Part-Time, Advanced Standing, Weekends/EveningProgram page
North Haven
1 schoolQuinnipiac University
Social WorkOnline option
- North Haven, CT
- MSW
- Mater of Social Work, MSWCSWE: AccreditedCSWE-accredited since 2013Next CSWE review February 2028Full-Time, Part-Time, Advanced Standing, Online AvailableProgram page
Stamford
1 schoolUniversity of Connecticut
Social WorkOnline option
- Stamford, CT
- MSW
- Master of Social Work, MSWCSWE: AccreditedCSWE-accredited since 1949Next CSWE review October 2029Full-Time, Part-Time, Advanced Standing, Multiple cohorts per year, Online AvailableProgram page
Storrs
1 schoolUniversity of Connecticut
CounselingPsychology
- Storrs, CT
- School Counseling
- M.A.CACREP: AccreditedCACREP graduates from Jan 2006Current accreditation cycle ends Oct 2033
- Clinical Ph.D.
- DoctoralAPA: AccreditedAPA-accredited since December 19, 1951Next APA site visit 2032Department of Psychological Sciences, 406 Babbidge Rd. Unit 1020
- School Ph.D.
- DoctoralAPA: AccreditedAPA-accredited since May 01, 2001Next APA site visit 2029Neag School of Education, 249 Glenbrook Road, Unit Box 3064
West Hartford
2 schoolsUniversity of Hartford
Psychology
- West Hartford, CT
- Clinical Psy.D.
- DoctoralAPA: AccreditedAPA-accredited since March 05, 1991Next APA site visit 2028200 Bloomfield Avenue
University of Saint Joseph
CounselingSocial Work
- West Hartford, CT
- Clinical Mental Health Counseling
- M.A.CACREP: AccreditedCACREP graduates from Jan 2012Current accreditation cycle ends Mar 2031
- School Counseling
- M.A.CACREP: AccreditedCACREP graduates from Jan 2012Current accreditation cycle ends Mar 2031
- BSW
- CSWE: AccreditedCSWE-accredited since 1974Next CSWE review February 2028Full-Time, Part-Time, Weekends/Evening, Former Name(s), Saint Joseph CollegeProgram page
- MSW
- CSWE: AccreditedCSWE-accredited since 2014Next CSWE review February 2028Full-Time, Part-Time, Advanced Standing, Weekends/EveningProgram page
West Haven
1 schoolUniversity of New Haven
Counseling
- West Haven, CT
- Clinical Mental Health Counseling
- M.A.CACREP: AccreditedCACREP graduates from Feb 2023Current accreditation cycle ends Mar 2033
Willimantic
1 schoolEastern Connecticut State University
Social Work
- Willimantic, CT
- BSW
- BA Social WorkCSWE: AccreditedCSWE-accredited since 1998Next CSWE review June 2029Full-TimeProgram page
Online Programs Based in Connecticut
2 schoolsCSWE 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.
Charter Oak State College
Social WorkOnline option
- Online program based in CT
- BSW
- Bachelor of Science in Social WorkCSWE: AccreditedCSWE-accredited since 2023Next CSWE review June 2034Full-Time, Part-Time, Online AvailableProgram page
Fairfield University
Social WorkOnline option
- Online program based in CT
- MSW
- CSWE: AccreditedCSWE-accredited since 2019Next CSWE review October 2029Full-Time, Part-Time, Advanced Standing, Weekends/Evening, Online AvailableProgram page
About Connecticut Behavioral Health Schools
18 schools in Connecticut run 16 CACREP counseling programs, 18 CSWE social work programs and 4 APA-accredited psychology programs, spread across 13 cities. 7 of them train for more than one kind of license on the same campus.
What you need after graduating depends on the license. For Connecticut, see counselor licensure in Connecticut, social work licensure in Connecticut and psychologist licensure in Connecticut.
Some credentials don't run through these degrees at all. For Connecticut, see substance abuse counselor requirements, peer specialist certification, PMHNP practice authority and behavior analyst licensure.
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