Bemidji State University
Social WorkOnline option
- Bemidji, MN
- BSW
- Bachelor of Science in Social Work, BSSWCSWE: AccreditedCSWE-accredited since 1974Next CSWE review February 2032Full-Time, Part-Time, Weekends/Evening, Online AvailableProgram page
School Directory
Behavioral Health Schools in Minnesota
37
Schools listed
15
Cities
69
Accredited programs
20
With an online option
Bemidji
1 schoolCenter City
1 schoolHazelden Betty Ford Graduate School
Counseling
- Center City, MN
- Addiction Counseling
- M.A.CACREP: AccreditedCACREP graduates from Jul 2022Current accreditation cycle ends Mar 2032
- Addiction Counseling
- M.A.CACREP: AccreditedCACREP graduates from Jul 2022Current accreditation cycle ends Mar 2032
Duluth
2 schoolsCollege of Saint Scholastica
Social WorkOnline option
- Duluth, MN
- BSW
- Bachelor of Arts in Social WorkCSWE: AccreditedCSWE-accredited since 1976Next CSWE review June 2027Full-Time, Part-Time, Online AvailableProgram page
University of Minnesota-Duluth
Social WorkOnline option
- Duluth, MN
- BSW
- Bachelor of Social Work, BSWCSWE: AccreditedCSWE-accredited since 2014 (approved 1968-1973)Next CSWE review June 2028Full-Time, Part-TimeProgram page
- MSW
- CSWE: AccreditedCSWE-accredited since 1989 (previously accredited 1973-1985)Next CSWE review June 2028Full-Time, Part-Time, Advanced Standing, Online AvailableProgram page
Mankato
2 schoolsBethany Lutheran College
Counseling
- Mankato, MN
- Clinical Mental Health Counseling
- M.A.CACREP: AccreditedCACREP graduates from Aug 2024Current accreditation cycle ends Apr 2034
Minnesota State University, Mankato
CounselingSocial Work
- Mankato, MN
- Clinical Mental Health Counseling
- M.S.Listed as Minnesota State University Mankato, Counseling and Student PersonnelCACREP: AccreditedCACREP graduates from Jul 2007Current accreditation cycle ends Oct 2033
- School Counseling
- M.S.Listed as Minnesota State University Mankato, Counseling and Student PersonnelCACREP: AccreditedCACREP graduates from Mar 1985Current accreditation cycle ends Oct 2033
- BSW
- Bachelor of Science in Social Work, BSSWCSWE: AccreditedCSWE-accredited since 1974Next CSWE review October 2028Full-TimeProgram page
- MSW
- Master of Social Work, MSWCSWE: AccreditedCSWE-accredited since 2007Next CSWE review October 2028Full-Time, Advanced StandingProgram page
Marshall
1 schoolSouthwest Minnesota State University
Social WorkOnline option
- Marshall, MN
- BSW
- Bachelors of Science in Social Work, BSSWCSWE: AccreditedCSWE-accredited since 1992Next CSWE review June 2027Full-Time, Part-Time, Online Available, Program Dual Degree, Criminal Justice, EducationProgram page
Minneapolis
7 schoolsAugsburg University
Social WorkPsychology
- Minneapolis, MN
- BSW
- Bachelor of Social WorkCSWE: AccreditedCSWE-accredited since 1980Next CSWE review October 2031Full-Time, Former Name(s), Augsburg CollegeProgram page
- MSW
- CSWE: AccreditedCSWE-accredited since 1993Next CSWE review October 2031Full-Time, Part-Time, Advanced Standing, Weekends/Evening, Weekends OnlyProgram page
- Clinical Psy.D.
- DoctoralAPA: Accredited, on contingencyAPA-accredited since December 08, 2021203 Sverdrup Hall, 707 21st Ave S
Capella University
CounselingPsychology
- Minneapolis, MN
- Clinical Mental Health Counseling
- M.S.CACREP: AccreditedCACREP graduates from Mar 2002Current accreditation cycle ends Mar 2028
- Counselor Education and Supervision
- Ph.D.CACREP: AccreditedCACREP graduates from Jan 2014Current accreditation cycle ends Mar 2028
- School Counseling
- M.S.CACREP: AccreditedCACREP graduates from Jan 2008Current accreditation cycle ends Mar 2028
- Clinical MS
- Master'sAPA: AccreditedAPA-accredited since May 03, 2024Next APA site visit 2034225 South 6th Street
North Central University
Social Work
- Minneapolis, MN
- BSW
- Bachelor of Social Work, BSWCSWE: AccreditedCSWE-accredited since 2011Next CSWE review October 2027Full-Time, Part-Time, Program Dual Degree, Business Administration, Criminal Justice, Education, Non-profit Management, Pastoral Studies, Theology or DivinityProgram page
Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota
Psychology
- Minneapolis, MN
- Counseling Psy.D.
- DoctoralAPA: AccreditedAPA-accredited since November 06, 2015Next APA site visit 20312500 Park Avenue
University of Minnesota
CounselingPsychology
- Minneapolis, MN
- Clinical Mental Health Counseling
- M.A.CACREP: AccreditedCACREP graduates from Jan 2023Current accreditation cycle ends Oct 2032
- School Counseling
- M.A.CACREP: AccreditedCACREP graduates from Jan 2023Current accreditation cycle ends Oct 2032
- Clinical Ph.D.
- DoctoralAPA: AccreditedAPA-accredited since February 13, 1948Next APA site visit 2027N218 Elliott Hall, 75 East River Road S.E.
- Counseling Ph.D.
- DoctoralAPA: AccreditedAPA-accredited since December 15, 1952Next APA site visit 2035N218 Elliott Hall, 75 East River Road
- School Ph.D.
- DoctoralAPA: AccreditedAPA-accredited since May 01, 1972Next APA site visit 2034Department of Educational Psychology, 250 Education Sciences Building, 56 East River Road
University of St. Thomas
Psychology
- Minneapolis, MN
- Counseling Psy.D.
- DoctoralAPA: AccreditedAPA-accredited since October 03, 20001000 LaSalle Avenue, MOH 217
Walden University
Counseling
- Minneapolis, MN
- Clinical Mental Health Counseling
- M.S.CACREP: AccreditedCACREP graduates from Jul 2015Current accreditation cycle ends Oct 2033
- Counselor Education and Supervision
- Ph.D.CACREP: AccreditedCACREP graduates from Jul 2012Current accreditation cycle ends Oct 2033
- School Counseling
- M.S.CACREP: AccreditedCACREP graduates from Jul 2015Current accreditation cycle ends Oct 2033
Minnetonka
1 schoolAdler Graduate School
CounselingFamily
- Minnetonka, MN
- Addiction Counseling
- M.A.CACREP: AccreditedCACREP graduates from Jul 2020Current accreditation cycle ends Oct 2030
- Clinical Mental Health Counseling
- M.A.CACREP: AccreditedCACREP graduates from Jul 2020Current accreditation cycle ends Oct 2030
- Marriage, Couple and Family Counseling
- M.A.CACREP: AccreditedCACREP graduates from Jul 2020Current accreditation cycle ends Oct 2030
Moorhead
2 schoolsConcordia College
Social Work
- Moorhead, MN
- BSW
- Bachelor of Arts, BACSWE: AccreditedCSWE-accredited since 1982Next CSWE review February 2034Full-Time, Part-TimeProgram page
Minnesota State University Moorhead
CounselingSocial WorkOnline option
- Moorhead, MN
- Addiction Counseling
- M.S.CACREP: AccreditedCACREP graduates from Jul 2022Current accreditation cycle ends Oct 2032
- Clinical Mental Health Counseling
- M.S.CACREP: AccreditedCACREP graduates from Jan 2016Current accreditation cycle ends Oct 2032
- School Counseling
- M.S.CACREP: AccreditedCACREP graduates from Jan 2006Current accreditation cycle ends Oct 2032
- BSW
- Bachelor of Social Work, BSWListed as Minnesota State University, MoorheadCSWE: AccreditedCSWE-accredited since 1974Next CSWE review June 2028Full-Time, Part-Time, Multiple cohorts per year, Online Available, Program Dual Degree, Criminal Justice, OtherProgram page
Northfield
1 schoolSt. Olaf College
Social Work
- Northfield, MN
- BSW
- Bachelor of Arts in Social Work, BACSWE: AccreditedCSWE-accredited since 1990Next CSWE review October 2031Full-TimeProgram page
Rochester
1 schoolWinona State University
Social WorkOnline option
- Rochester, MN
- BSW
- Bachelor of Social Work, BSWCSWE: AccreditedCSWE-accredited since 1985Next CSWE review October 2029Full-Time, Multiple cohorts per year, Online AvailableProgram page
Saint Paul
3 schoolsMetropolitan State University
Social Work
- Saint Paul, MN
- BSW
- Bachelor of Social Work, BSWCSWE: AccreditedCSWE-accredited since 1997Next CSWE review October 2026Full-Time, Part-Time, Multiple cohorts per yearProgram page
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities
Social WorkOnline option
- Saint Paul, MN
- MSW
- Master of Social Work, MSWCSWE: AccreditedCSWE-accredited since 1919Next CSWE review February 2030Full-Time, Part-Time, Advanced Standing, Online AvailableProgram page
University of Saint Thomas
Social WorkOnline option
- Saint Paul, MN
- MSW
- Master of Social Work, MSWCSWE: AccreditedCSWE-accredited since 1990 (1990-2019 as part of collaborative)Next CSWE review February 2032Full-Time, Part-Time, Advanced Standing, Multiple cohorts per year, Weekends/Evening, Online AvailableProgram page
St Bonifacius
1 schoolCrown College
Counseling
- St Bonifacius, MN
- Clinical Mental Health Counseling
- M.A.CACREP: AccreditedCACREP graduates from Jul 2024Current accreditation cycle ends Oct 2034
St. Cloud
1 schoolSt. Cloud State University
CounselingSocial Work
- St. Cloud, MN
- Clinical Mental Health Counseling
- M.S.CACREP: AccreditedCACREP graduates from Jan 2015Current accreditation cycle ends Oct 2032
- School Counseling
- M.S.CACREP: AccreditedCACREP graduates from Apr 2000Current accreditation cycle ends Oct 2032
- BSW
- BSCSWE: AccreditedCSWE-accredited since 1981Next CSWE review February 2030Full-TimeProgram page
- MSW
- CSWE: AccreditedCSWE-accredited since 2007Next CSWE review February 2030Full-Time, Part-Time, Advanced StandingProgram page
St. Paul
3 schoolsBethel University
CounselingSocial WorkOnline option
- St. Paul, MN
- Clinical Mental Health Counseling
- M.A.CACREP: AccreditedCACREP graduates from Jul 2020Current accreditation cycle ends Oct 2031
- BSW
- Bachelor of Arts in Social Work, BASWCSWE: AccreditedCSWE-accredited since 1981Next CSWE review June 2029Full-Time, Part-Time, Multiple cohorts per year, Weekends/Evening, Online AvailableProgram page
St. Catherine University
Social WorkOnline option
- St. Paul, MN
- BSW
- Bachelor of Social Work, BSWCSWE: AccreditedCSWE-accredited since 1974 (1990-2019 as part of collaborative)Next CSWE review February 2032Full-Time, Part-Time, Online Available, Program Dual Degree, Public PolicyProgram page
- MSW
- Master of Social Work, MSWCSWE: AccreditedCSWE-accredited since 1990 (1990-2019 as part of collaborative)Next CSWE review February 2032Full-Time, Part-Time, Advanced StandingProgram page
University of Saint Thomas
Social Work
- St. Paul, MN
- BSW
- Bachelor of Arts Social Work, BSWCSWE: AccreditedCSWE-accredited since 1974 (1974-2019 as part of collaborative)Next CSWE review February 2032Full-Time, Part-TimeProgram page
Winona
1 schoolWinona State University
CounselingSocial WorkOnline option
- Winona, MN
- Clinical Mental Health Counseling
- M.S.CACREP: AccreditedCACREP graduates from Jan 2016Current accreditation cycle ends Apr 2034
- School Counseling
- M.S.CACREP: AccreditedCACREP graduates from Apr 2000Current accreditation cycle ends Apr 2034
- BSW
- Bachelor of Social Work, BSWCSWE: AccreditedCSWE-accredited since 1985Next CSWE review October 2029Full-Time, Multiple cohorts per year, Online AvailableProgram page
Online Programs Based in Minnesota
9 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.
Bethel University
Social WorkOnline option
- Online program based in MN
- MSW
- Master of Social Work, MSWCSWE: AccreditedCSWE-accredited since 2021Next CSWE review February 2032Full-Time, Part-Time, Advanced Standing, Online AvailableProgram page
Capella University
Social WorkOnline option
- Online program based in MN
- BSW
- Bachelor of Social Work, BSWCSWE: AccreditedCSWE-accredited since 2022Next CSWE review February 2033Full-Time, Part-Time, Online AvailableProgram page
- DSW
- Doctor of Social Work, DSWCSWE: CandidacyCSWE-accredited since 2025 (pending)Part-Time, Multiple cohorts per year, Online Available, Areas of Focus, Leadership/Administration, OtherProgram page
- MSW
- Master of Social Work , MSWCSWE: AccreditedCSWE-accredited since 2015Next CSWE review February 2030Full-Time, Part-Time, Advanced Standing, Online AvailableProgram page
College of Saint Scholastica
Social WorkOnline option
- Online program based in MN
- MSW
- Master of Social Work, MSWCSWE: AccreditedCSWE-accredited since 2013Next CSWE review June 2027Full-Time, Part-Time, Advanced Standing, Weekends/Evening, Online AvailableProgram page
Concordia College
Social Work
- Online program based in MN
- MSW
- Master of Social WorkCSWE: CandidacyCSWE-accredited since 2025 (pending)Next CSWE review October 2026Full-Time, Part-Time, Advanced Standing, Weekends/Evening, Online AvailableProgram page
Minnesota State University, Moorhead
Social WorkOnline option
- Online program based in MN
- MSW
- Master of Social Work, MSWCSWE: AccreditedCSWE-accredited since 2022Next CSWE review June 2033Full-Time, Part-Time, Advanced Standing, Online AvailableProgram page
Saint Mary's University of Minnesota
Social WorkOnline option
- Online program based in MN
- MSW
- Master of Social Work, MSWCSWE: AccreditedCSWE-accredited since 2019Next CSWE review February 2030Full-Time, Part-Time, Advanced Standing, Multiple cohorts per year, Online AvailableProgram page
University of Saint Thomas
Social Work
- Online program based in MN
- DSW
- Doctor of Social Work, DSWCSWE: CandidacyCSWE-accredited since 2025 (pending)Next CSWE review June 2027Full-Time, Online Available, Areas of Focus, Education/Teaching, Leadership/AdministrationProgram page
Walden University
Social WorkOnline option
- Online program based in MN
- BSW
- CSWE: AccreditedCSWE-accredited since 2016Next CSWE review February 2031Full-Time, Part-Time, Multiple cohorts per year, Online AvailableProgram page
- DSW
- Doctor of Social Work, DSWCSWE: AccreditedCSWE-accredited since 2022Next CSWE review February 2033Full-Time, Part-Time, Multiple cohorts per year, Online Available, Areas of Focus, Clinical Practice, Education/Teaching, Leadership/AdministrationProgram page
- MSW
- Master of Social Work, MSWCSWE: AccreditedCSWE-accredited since 2013Next CSWE review October 2027Full-Time, Part-Time, Advanced Standing, Multiple cohorts per year, Online AvailableProgram page
Winona State University
Social WorkOnline option
- Online program based in MN
- MSW
- Master of Social Work, MSWCSWE: AccreditedCSWE-accredited since 2019Next CSWE review February 2030Full-Time, Part-Time, Advanced Standing, Online AvailableProgram page
About Minnesota Behavioral Health Schools
37 schools in Minnesota run 24 CACREP counseling programs, 1 marriage, couple and family counseling program, 37 CSWE social work programs and 7 APA-accredited psychology programs, spread across 15 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 Minnesota, see counselor licensure in Minnesota, MFT licensure in Minnesota, social work licensure in Minnesota and psychologist licensure in Minnesota.
Some credentials don't run through these degrees at all. For Minnesota, see substance abuse counselor requirements, peer specialist certification, PMHNP practice authority and behavior analyst licensure.
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