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Behavioral Health Schools in Missouri

29

Schools listed

17

Cities

53

Accredited programs

11

With an online option

Bolivar

1 school

Southwest Baptist University

Social Work
  • Bolivar, MO
BSW
Bachelor of Social Work, BSWCSWE: AccreditedCSWE-accredited since 2010Next CSWE review June 2027Full-Time, Part-Time, Program Dual Degree, Business Administration, Criminal Justice, Other, Pastoral Studies, Theology or Divinity, PsychologyProgram page
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Cape Girardeau

1 school

Southeast Missouri State University

CounselingSocial WorkOnline option
  • Cape Girardeau, MO
Clinical Mental Health Counseling
M.A.CACREP: AccreditedCACREP graduates from Jul 2012Current accreditation cycle ends Oct 2030
School Counseling
M.A.CACREP: AccreditedCACREP graduates from Jan 2004Current accreditation cycle ends Oct 2030
BSW
Bachelor of Science in Social Work, BSSWCSWE: AccreditedCSWE-accredited since 1990Next CSWE review February 2028Full-Time, Part-Time, Online AvailableProgram page
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Columbia

1 school

University of Missouri

Social WorkPsychologyOnline option
  • Columbia, MO
BSW
CSWE: AccreditedCSWE-accredited since 1974Next CSWE review February 2028Full-Time, Online AvailableProgram page
MSW
Master of Science in Social Work (1919-1937, 1948-1975); Master of Social Work (1975 to present)CSWE: AccreditedCSWE-accredited since 1948 (previously accredited 1919-1937)Next CSWE review February 2028Full-Time, Part-Time, Advanced Standing, Online AvailableProgram page
Clinical Ph.D.
DoctoralListed as University of Missouri, ColumbiaAPA: AccreditedAPA-accredited since January 24, 1958Next APA site visit 2034210 McAlester Hall, University of Missouri
Counseling Ph.D.
DoctoralListed as University of Missouri, ColumbiaAPA: AccreditedAPA-accredited since April 29, 1953Next APA site visit 202816 Hill Hall
School Ph.D.
DoctoralListed as University of Missouri, ColumbiaAPA: AccreditedAPA-accredited since February 05, 1999Next APA site visit 202816 Hill Hall
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Fayette

1 school

Central Methodist University

Counseling
  • Fayette, MO
Clinical Mental Health Counseling
M.S.CACREP: AccreditedCACREP graduates from Jul 2016Current accreditation cycle ends Apr 2034
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Fulton

1 school

William Woods University

Social Work
  • Fulton, MO
BSW
Bachelor of Social Work, BSWCSWE: Accredited - Withdrawal in ProgressCSWE-accredited since 1987Next CSWE review October 2026Full-Time, Part-TimeProgram page
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Jefferson City

1 school

Lincoln University

Social Work
  • Jefferson City, MO
BSW
Bachelor of Science in Social Work, BSSWCSWE: AccreditedCSWE-accredited since 2011Next CSWE review June 2034Full-Time, Part-TimeProgram page
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Joplin

1 school

Missouri Southern State University

Social Work
  • Joplin, MO
BSW
Bachelor of Social Work, BSWCSWE: AccreditedCSWE-accredited since 2015Next CSWE review February 2030Full-Time, Part-TimeProgram page
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Kansas City

3 schools

Avila University

Social WorkOnline option
  • Kansas City, MO
BSW
Bachelor of Social Work, BSW (1974-current)CSWE: AccreditedCSWE-accredited since 1974Next CSWE review October 2029Full-Time, Multiple cohorts per year, Online Available, Former Name(s), Avila CollegeProgram page
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Kansas City University

Psychology
  • Kansas City, MO
Clinical Psy.D.
DoctoralAPA: AccreditedAPA-accredited since April 11, 2021Next APA site visit 20341750 Independence Ave, Health Service Psychology
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University of Missouri-Kansas City

Social WorkPsychology
  • Kansas City, MO
MSW
CSWE: AccreditedCSWE-accredited since 1999Next CSWE review June 2031Full-Time, Part-Time, Advanced Standing, Weekends/EveningProgram page
Clinical Ph.D.
DoctoralListed as University of Missouri Kansas CityAPA: AccreditedAPA-accredited since February 06, 2004Next APA site visit 20285030 Cherry Street, Room 324
Counseling Ph.D.
DoctoralListed as University of Missouri Kansas CityAPA: Accredited – InactiveAPA-accredited since February 22, 1985Next APA site visit 20275100 Rockhill Road, School of Education
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Kirksville

1 school

Truman State University

Counseling
  • Kirksville, MO
Clinical Mental Health Counseling
M.A.CACREP: AccreditedCACREP graduates from Aug 2023Current accreditation cycle ends Mar 2033
School Counseling
M.A.CACREP: AccreditedCACREP graduates from Aug 2023Current accreditation cycle ends Mar 2033
Visit websiteVerify with CACREP

Lee's Summit

1 school

University of Central Missouri

Social Work
  • Lee's Summit, MO
BSW
Bachelor of Social Work, BSWCSWE: AccreditedCSWE-accredited since 1986Next CSWE review February 2032Full-Time, Part-Time, Weekends/Evening, Online Available, Former Name(s), Central Missouri State UniversityProgram page
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Parkville

1 school

Saint Louis

1 school

Saint Louis University

Social WorkOnline option
  • Saint Louis, MO
MSW
Master of Social Work, MSWCSWE: AccreditedCSWE-accredited since 1930Next CSWE review October 2026Full-Time, Part-Time, Advanced Standing, Multiple cohorts per year, Online AvailableProgram page
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Springfield

2 schools

Evangel University

CounselingSocial Work
  • Springfield, MO
Clinical Mental Health Counseling
M.S.CACREP: AccreditedCACREP graduates from Jan 2018Current accreditation cycle ends Oct 2027
School Counseling
M.S.CACREP: AccreditedCACREP graduates from Jan 2018Current accreditation cycle ends Oct 2027
BSW
Bachelor of Social Work, BSWCSWE: AccreditedCSWE-accredited since 1996Next CSWE review February 2027Full-Time, Part-TimeProgram page
Visit websiteVerify with CACREPVerify with CSWE

Missouri State University

CounselingSocial WorkOnline option
  • Springfield, MO
Clinical Mental Health Counseling
M.S.CACREP: AccreditedCACREP graduates from Jul 2013Current accreditation cycle ends Mar 2032
School Counseling
M.S.CACREP: AccreditedCACREP graduates from Jul 2013Current accreditation cycle ends Mar 2032
BSW
Bachelor of Social Work, BSWCSWE: AccreditedCSWE-accredited since 1977Next CSWE review October 2033Full-Time, Online AvailableProgram page
Visit websiteVerify with CACREPVerify with CSWE

St. Charles

1 school

Lindenwood University

Social Work
  • St. Charles, MO
BSW
Bachelor of Social Work, BSWCSWE: AccreditedCSWE-accredited since 2005Next CSWE review February 2029Full-Time, Part-TimeProgram page
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St. Joseph

1 school

Missouri Western State University

Social Work
  • St. Joseph, MO
BSW
Bachelor of Social Work, BSWCSWE: AccreditedCSWE-accredited since 1977Next CSWE review June 2031Full-Time, Part-TimeProgram page
MSW
Master of Social Work, MSWCSWE: AccreditedCSWE-accredited since 2023Next CSWE review June 2034Full-Time, Part-Time, Advanced StandingProgram page
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St. Louis

6 schools

Covenant Theological Seminary

Counseling
  • St. Louis, MO
Clinical Mental Health Counseling
M.A.CACREP: AccreditedCACREP graduates from Jan 2021Current accreditation cycle ends Mar 2031
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Missouri Baptist University

Counseling
  • St. Louis, MO
Clinical Mental Health Counseling
M.A.CACREP: AccreditedCACREP graduates from Jul 2019Current accreditation cycle ends Oct 2029
School Counseling
M.A.CACREP: AccreditedCACREP graduates from Jul 2019Current accreditation cycle ends Aug 2027
Visit websiteVerify with CACREP

Saint Louis University

Social WorkPsychology
  • St. Louis, MO
BSW
Bachelors of Science in Social WorkCSWE: AccreditedCSWE-accredited since 1974Next CSWE review June 2034Full-Time, Advanced Standing, Multiple cohorts per yearProgram page
Clinical Ph.D.
DoctoralAPA: AccreditedAPA-accredited since May 22, 1964Next APA site visit 2031Department of Psychology, 3700 Lindell Blvd.
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University of Missouri-St. Louis

CounselingSocial WorkPsychologyOnline option
  • St. Louis, MO
Clinical Mental Health Counseling
M.Ed.Listed as University of Missouri - St. LouisCACREP: AccreditedCACREP graduates from Jul 2012Current accreditation cycle ends Oct 2033
Counselor Education and Supervision
Ph.D.Listed as University of Missouri - St. LouisCACREP: AccreditedCACREP graduates from Jan 2007Current accreditation cycle ends Oct 2033
School Counseling
M.Ed.Listed as University of Missouri - St. LouisCACREP: AccreditedCACREP graduates from Sep 1999Current accreditation cycle ends Oct 2033
BSW
Bachelor of Social Work, BSWCSWE: AccreditedCSWE-accredited since 1979Next CSWE review June 2028Full-Time, Part-Time, Weekends/Evening, Online AvailableProgram page
MSW
Master of Social Work, MSWCSWE: AccreditedCSWE-accredited since 1999Next CSWE review June 2028Full-Time, Part-Time, Advanced Standing, Weekends/Evening, Online AvailableProgram page
Clinical Ph.D.
DoctoralListed as University of Missouri, St. LouisAPA: AccreditedAPA-accredited since May 03, 1977Next APA site visit 2034325 Stadler Hall/Psychology, One University Boulevard
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Washington University in St. Louis

Social WorkPsychology
  • St. Louis, MO
MSW
Master of Social Work, MSWCSWE: AccreditedCSWE-accredited since 1928Next CSWE review February 2027Full-Time, Part-Time, Advanced StandingProgram page
Clinical Ph.D.
DoctoralAPA: AccreditedAPA-accredited since February 20, 1948Next APA site visit 2028Campus Box 1125, One Brookings Drive
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Webster University, St. Louis

Counseling
  • St. Louis, MO
Clinical Mental Health Counseling
M.A.CACREP: AccreditedCACREP graduates from Jul 2014Current accreditation cycle ends Apr 2033
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Warrensburg

1 school

University of Central Missouri

CounselingSocial Work
  • Warrensburg, MO
Clinical Mental Health Counseling
M.S.CACREP: AccreditedCACREP graduates from Jul 2014Current accreditation cycle ends Oct 2034
School Counseling
M.S.CACREP: AccreditedCACREP graduates from Jan 2009Current accreditation cycle ends Oct 2034
BSW
Bachelor of Social Work, BSWCSWE: AccreditedCSWE-accredited since 1986Next CSWE review February 2032Full-Time, Part-Time, Weekends/Evening, Online Available, Former Name(s), Central Missouri State UniversityProgram page
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Online Programs Based in Missouri

4 schools

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.

Columbia College

Social Work
  • Online program based in MO
MSW
Master of Social Work, MSWCSWE: CandidacyCSWE-accredited since 2025 (pending)Next CSWE review October 2026Full-Time, Part-Time, Advanced Standing, Online AvailableProgram page
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Maryville University

Social WorkOnline option
  • Online program based in MO
BSW
Bachelor of Social Work, BSWCSWE: AccreditedCSWE-accredited since 2019Next CSWE review February 2031Part-Time, Online AvailableProgram page
Visit websiteVerify with CSWE

Missouri Baptist University

Social WorkOnline option
  • Online program based in MO
MSW
Master of Social Work, MSWCSWE: AccreditedCSWE-accredited since 2020Next CSWE review February 2031Full-Time, Part-Time, Advanced Standing, Multiple cohorts per year, Online AvailableProgram page
Visit websiteVerify with CSWE

Missouri State University

Social WorkOnline option
  • Online program based in MO
MSW
Master of Social Work, MSWCSWE: AccreditedCSWE-accredited since 1998Next CSWE review October 2033Full-Time, Part-Time, Advanced Standing, Online AvailableProgram page
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About Missouri Behavioral Health Schools

29 schools in Missouri run 18 CACREP counseling programs, 26 CSWE social work programs and 9 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 Missouri, see counselor licensure in Missouri, social work licensure in Missouri and psychologist licensure in Missouri.

Some credentials don't run through these degrees at all. For Missouri, 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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