Morehead State University
Social Work
- Ashland, KY
- BSW
- Bachelor of Social Work, BSWCSWE: AccreditedCSWE-accredited since 1977Next CSWE review February 2028Full-Time, Multiple cohorts per yearProgram page
School Directory
Behavioral Health Schools in Kentucky
25
Schools listed
17
Cities
55
Accredited programs
19
With an online option
Ashland
1 schoolBowling Green
1 schoolWestern Kentucky University
CounselingFamilySocial WorkPsychologyOnline option
- Bowling Green, KY
- Clinical Mental Health Counseling
- M.A.E.CACREP: AccreditedCACREP graduates from Jul 2003Current accreditation cycle ends Mar 2030
- Marriage, Couple and Family Counseling
- M.A.E.CACREP: AccreditedCACREP graduates from Jul 2003Current accreditation cycle ends Mar 2030
- BSW
- Bachelor of Social Work, BSWCSWE: AccreditedCSWE-accredited since 1978Next CSWE review February 2034Full-Time, Part-Time, Online AvailableProgram page
- MSW
- Master of Social Work, MSWCSWE: AccreditedCSWE-accredited since 2002Next CSWE review February 2034Full-Time, Part-Time, Advanced Standing, Multiple cohorts per year, Weekends/Evening, Online AvailableProgram page
- Clinical Psy.D.
- DoctoralAPA: Accredited, on contingencyAPA-accredited since November 8, 2024Next APA site visit 20271906 College Heights Blvd #21030
Campbellsville
1 schoolCampbellsville University
Social WorkOnline option
- Campbellsville, KY
- BSW
- Bachelor of Social Work, BSWCSWE: AccreditedCSWE-accredited since 1998Next CSWE review February 2029Full-Time, Part-Time, Multiple cohorts per year, Weekends/Evening, Online AvailableProgram page
Columbia
1 schoolLindsey Wilson University
Counseling
- Columbia, KY
- Clinical Mental Health Counseling
- M.Ed.CACREP: AccreditedCACREP graduates from Oct 1994Current accreditation cycle ends Mar 2029
- Counselor Education and Supervision
- Ph.D.CACREP: AccreditedCACREP graduates from Jul 2016Current accreditation cycle ends Mar 2029
Frankfort
1 schoolKentucky State University
Social Work
- Frankfort, KY
- BSW
- Bachelor of Social Work, BSWCSWE: AccreditedCSWE-accredited since 1980Next CSWE review June 2028Full-TimeProgram page
Highland Heights
1 schoolNorthern Kentucky University
CounselingSocial WorkOnline option
- Highland Heights, KY
- Clinical Mental Health Counseling
- M.S.CACREP: AccreditedCACREP graduates from Jan 2012Current accreditation cycle ends Oct 2030
- School Counseling
- M.A.CACREP: AccreditedCACREP graduates from Jan 2012Current accreditation cycle ends Oct 2030
- BSW
- Bachelor of Social Work, BSWCSWE: AccreditedCSWE-accredited since 1978Next CSWE review February 2033Full-Time, Part-Time, Online AvailableProgram page
Lexington
1 schoolUniversity of Kentucky
CounselingSocial WorkPsychologyOnline option
- Lexington, KY
- Clinical Mental Health Counseling
- M.A.CACREP: AccreditedCACREP graduates from Jul 2020Current accreditation cycle ends Oct 2030
- Counselor Education and Supervision
- Ph.D.CACREP: AccreditedCACREP graduates from Jan 2016Current accreditation cycle ends Oct 2030
- Rehabilitation Counseling
- M.A.CACREP: AccreditedCACREP graduates from Jul 2017Current accreditation cycle ends Oct 2030
- BSW
- Bachelor of Arts in Social Work, BASWCSWE: AccreditedCSWE-accredited since 1974Next CSWE review February 2027Full-Time, Part-Time, Multiple cohorts per year, Online AvailableProgram page
- MSW
- Master of Social Work, MSWCSWE: AccreditedCSWE-accredited since 1970Next CSWE review February 2027Full-Time, Part-Time, Advanced Standing, Multiple cohorts per year, Online AvailableProgram page
- Clinical Ph.D.
- DoctoralAPA: AccreditedAPA-accredited since April 01, 1970Next APA site visit 2032125 Kastle Hall
- Counseling Ph.D.
- DoctoralAPA: AccreditedAPA-accredited since November 09, 1983Next APA site visit 2034245 Dickey Hall, Department of Educational, School, and, Counseling Psychology, University of Kentucky
- School Ph.D.
- DoctoralAPA: AccreditedAPA-accredited since February 18, 1986Next APA site visit 2029236 Dickey Hall
Louisville
2 schoolsSpalding University
CounselingSocial WorkPsychologyOnline option
- Louisville, KY
- Clinical Mental Health Counseling
- M.A.CACREP: AccreditedCACREP graduates from Jul 2021Current accreditation cycle ends Oct 2031
- BSW
- Bachelor of Science in Social Work, BSSWCSWE: AccreditedCSWE-accredited since 1974Next CSWE review June 2029Full-Time, Part-Time, Multiple cohorts per yearProgram page
- MSW
- CSWE: AccreditedCSWE-accredited since 1999Next CSWE review June 2029Full-Time, Advanced Standing, Multiple cohorts per year, Online AvailableProgram page
- Clinical Psy.D.
- DoctoralAPA: AccreditedAPA-accredited since June 20, 1989Next APA site visit 2027School of Professional Psychology, 845 South Third Street
University of Louisville
CounselingSocial WorkPsychologyOnline option
- Louisville, KY
- Clinical Mental Health Counseling
- M.Ed.CACREP: AccreditedCACREP graduates from Jan 2022Current accreditation cycle ends Mar 2032
- School Counseling
- M.Ed.CACREP: AccreditedCACREP graduates from Jan 2022Current accreditation cycle ends May 2032
- BSW
- Bachelor of Social Work, BSWCSWE: AccreditedCSWE-accredited since 2007 (previously accredited 1974-1983)Next CSWE review February 2032Full-Time, Part-Time, Multiple cohorts per year, Online AvailableProgram page
- MSW
- Master of Science of Social Work, MSSWCSWE: AccreditedCSWE-accredited since 1937Next CSWE review February 2032Full-Time, Part-Time, Advanced Standing, Multiple cohorts per year, Online AvailableProgram page
- Clinical Ph.D.
- DoctoralAPA: AccreditedAPA-accredited since January 19, 1973
- Counseling Ph.D.
- DoctoralAPA: AccreditedAPA-accredited since November 18, 1999Next APA site visit 2027College of Education and Human, Development, 1905 S. 1st Street
Morehead
1 schoolMorehead State University
Social Work
- Morehead, KY
- BSW
- Bachelor of Social Work, BSWCSWE: AccreditedCSWE-accredited since 1977Next CSWE review February 2028Full-Time, Multiple cohorts per yearProgram page
Mt Sterling
1 schoolMorehead State University
Social Work
- Mt Sterling, KY
- BSW
- Bachelor of Social Work, BSWCSWE: AccreditedCSWE-accredited since 1977Next CSWE review February 2028Full-Time, Multiple cohorts per yearProgram page
Murray
1 schoolMurray State University
CounselingSocial Work
- Murray, KY
- Clinical Mental Health Counseling
- Ed.S.CACREP: AccreditedCACREP graduates from Jan 2013Current accreditation cycle ends Mar 2031
- BSW
- BSW 1974-Present; BA 1974-2005CSWE: AccreditedCSWE-accredited since 1974Next CSWE review October 2027Full-Time, Part-Time, Multiple cohorts per yearProgram page
Owensboro
1 schoolBrescia University
Social WorkOnline option
- Owensboro, KY
- BSW
- Bachelor of Social Work, BSWCSWE: AccreditedCSWE-accredited since 1999Next CSWE review June 2028Full-Time, Part-Time, Online AvailableProgram page
Pikeville
1 schoolUniversity of Pikeville
Social WorkOnline option
- Pikeville, KY
- BSW
- CSWE: AccreditedCSWE-accredited since 2009Next CSWE review October 2032Full-Time, Part-Time, Online Available, Former Name(s), Pikeville CollegeProgram page
Prestonsburg
1 schoolMorehead State University
Social Work
- Prestonsburg, KY
- BSW
- Bachelor of Social Work, BSWCSWE: AccreditedCSWE-accredited since 1977Next CSWE review February 2028Full-Time, Multiple cohorts per yearProgram page
Richmond
1 schoolEastern Kentucky University
CounselingSocial WorkPsychologyOnline option
- Richmond, KY
- Clinical Mental Health Counseling
- M.A.CACREP: AccreditedCACREP graduates from Sep 2001Current accreditation cycle ends Oct 2027
- Counselor Education and Supervision
- Ed.D.CACREP: AccreditedCACREP graduates from Jan 2019Current accreditation cycle ends Oct 2027
- School Counseling
- M.A.Ed.CACREP: AccreditedCACREP graduates from Sep 2001Current accreditation cycle ends Oct 2027
- BSW
- Bachelors of Social Work, BSWCSWE: AccreditedCSWE-accredited since 1977Next CSWE review June 2032Full-Time, Part-Time, Online AvailableProgram page
- Clinical Psy.D.
- DoctoralAPA: AccreditedAPA-accredited since April 15, 2018Next APA site visit 2029521 Lancaster Ave, 127 Cammack
Williamsburg
1 schoolUniversity of the Cumberlands
CounselingSocial WorkOnline option
- Williamsburg, KY
- Clinical Mental Health Counseling
- M.A.CACREP: AccreditedCACREP graduates from Jul 2014Current accreditation cycle ends Mar 2033
- Counselor Education and Supervision
- Ed.D./Ph.D.CACREP: AccreditedCACREP graduates from Jul 2014Current accreditation cycle ends Mar 2033
- BSW
- Bachelor of Social Work, BSWCSWE: AccreditedCSWE-accredited since 2022Next CSWE review February 2033Full-Time, Part-Time, Online AvailableProgram page
Wilmore
2 schoolsAsbury Theological Seminary
CounselingFamily
- Wilmore, KY
- Clinical Mental Health Counseling
- M.A.CACREP: AccreditedCACREP graduates from Jan 2015Current accreditation cycle ends Mar 2033
- Marriage, Couple and Family Counseling
- M.A.CACREP: AccreditedCACREP graduates from Jul 2021Current accreditation cycle ends Mar 2033
Asbury University
Social WorkOnline option
- Wilmore, KY
- BSW
- Bachelor of Social Work, BSWCSWE: AccreditedCSWE-accredited since 2001 (previously accredited 1977-1982)Next CSWE review October 2032Full-Time, Part-Time, Online Available, Former Name(s), Asbury CollegeProgram page
Online Programs Based in Kentucky
6 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.
Brescia University
Social WorkOnline option
- Online program based in KY
- 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, Online AvailableProgram page
Campbellsville University
Social WorkOnline option
- Online program based in KY
- MSW
- Master of Social Work, MSWCSWE: AccreditedCSWE-accredited since 2008Next CSWE review February 2032Full-Time, Part-Time, Advanced Standing, Multiple cohorts per year, Online AvailableProgram page
Eastern Kentucky University
Social WorkOnline option
- Online program based in KY
- MSW
- Master of Social Work, MSWCSWE: AccreditedCSWE-accredited since 2020Next CSWE review February 2032Full-Time, Part-Time, Advanced Standing, Multiple cohorts per year, Online AvailableProgram page
Northern Kentucky University
Social WorkOnline option
- Online program based in KY
- MSW
- Master of Social Work, MSWCSWE: AccreditedCSWE-accredited since 2010Next CSWE review February 2033Full-Time, Part-Time, Advanced Standing, Multiple cohorts per year, Weekends/Evening, Weekends Only, Online AvailableProgram page
University of Kentucky
Social Work
- Online program based in KY
- DSW
- Doctor of Social Work, DSWCSWE: CandidacyCSWE-accredited since 2025 (pending)Next CSWE review February 2027Full-Time, Part-Time, Online Available, Areas of Focus, Clinical Practice, Education/Teaching, Leadership/Administration, OtherProgram page
University of Pikeville
Social WorkOnline option
- Online program based in KY
- MSW
- CSWE: AccreditedCSWE-accredited since 2020Next CSWE review February 2031Full-Time, Part-Time, Advanced Standing, Multiple cohorts per year, Online AvailableProgram page
About Kentucky Behavioral Health Schools
25 schools in Kentucky run 18 CACREP counseling programs, 2 marriage, couple and family counseling programs, 27 CSWE social work programs and 8 APA-accredited psychology programs, spread across 17 cities. 9 of them train for more than one kind of license on the same campus.
What you need after graduating depends on the license. For Kentucky, see counselor licensure in Kentucky, MFT licensure in Kentucky, social work licensure in Kentucky and psychologist licensure in Kentucky.
Some credentials don't run through these degrees at all. For Kentucky, see substance abuse counselor requirements, peer specialist certification, PMHNP practice authority and behavior analyst licensure.
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