Stockton University
Social Work
- Atlantic City, NJ
- MSW
- Master of Social Work, MSWCSWE: AccreditedCSWE-accredited since 2009Next CSWE review October 2032Full-Time, Part-Time, Advanced Standing, Multiple cohorts per year, Weekends/EveningProgram page
School Directory
Behavioral Health Schools in New Jersey
31
Schools listed
26
Cities
68
Accredited programs
12
With an online option
Atlantic City
1 schoolBordentown
1 schoolRutgers, The State University of New Jersey
Social WorkOnline option
- Bordentown, NJ
- MSW
- Master of Social Work, MSWCSWE: AccreditedCSWE-accredited since 1957Next CSWE review October 2026Full-Time, Part-Time, Advanced Standing, Multiple cohorts per year, Weekends Only, Online AvailableProgram page
Caldwell
1 schoolCaldwell University
Counseling
- Caldwell, NJ
- Clinical Mental Health Counseling
- M.A.CACREP: AccreditedCACREP graduates from Jul 2010Current accreditation cycle ends Oct 2029
- Clinical Mental Health Counseling
- M.A.CACREP: AccreditedCACREP graduates from Jan 2013Current accreditation cycle ends Oct 2029
- School Counseling
- M.A.CACREP: AccreditedCACREP graduates from Jul 2010Current accreditation cycle ends Oct 2029
Camden
1 schoolRutgers, The State University of New Jersey
Social WorkOnline option
- Camden, NJ
- BSW
- Bachelor of Arts in Social Work (BASW)CSWE: AccreditedCSWE-accredited since 1978Next CSWE review October 2026Full-Time, Multiple cohorts per yearProgram page
- MSW
- Master of Social Work, MSWCSWE: AccreditedCSWE-accredited since 1957Next CSWE review October 2026Full-Time, Part-Time, Advanced Standing, Multiple cohorts per year, Weekends Only, Online AvailableProgram page
Ewing
1 schoolThe College of New Jersey
Counseling
- Ewing, NJ
- Clinical Mental Health Counseling
- M.A.CACREP: AccreditedCACREP graduates from Jan 2012Current accreditation cycle ends Oct 2030
- School Counseling
- M.A.CACREP: AccreditedCACREP graduates from Oct 1989Current accreditation cycle ends Oct 2030
Galloway
1 schoolStockton University
Social Work
- Galloway, NJ
- BSW
- Bachelor of Science in Social Work, BSSWCSWE: AccreditedCSWE-accredited since 1975Next CSWE review June 2027Full-Time, Part-TimeProgram page
Galloway Township
1 schoolStockton University
Counseling
- Galloway Township, NJ
- Clinical Mental Health Counseling
- M.A.CACREP: AccreditedCACREP graduates from Jul 2022Current accreditation cycle ends Oct 2032
Glassboro
1 schoolRowan University
CounselingSocial WorkPsychology
- Glassboro, NJ
- School Counseling
- M.A.CACREP: AccreditedCACREP graduates from Jan 2010Current accreditation cycle ends Oct 2027
- MSW
- Master of Social Work, MSWCSWE: AccreditedCSWE-accredited since 2023Next CSWE review October 2026Full-Time, Advanced Standing, Weekends/EveningProgram page
- Clinical Ph.D.
- DoctoralAPA: AccreditedAPA-accredited since April 07, 2019Next APA site visit 2033201 Mullica Hill Road
Hackettstown
1 schoolCentenary University
Social Work
- Hackettstown, NJ
- BSW
- Bachelor of Social Work, BSWCSWE: AccreditedCSWE-accredited since 2006Next CSWE review February 2030Full-Time, Part-Time, Former Name(s), Centenary CollegeProgram page
Jersey City
3 schoolsKean University
Social Work
- Jersey City, NJ
- BSW
- Bachelor of Social Work, BSWCSWE: CandidacyCSWE-accredited since 2026 (pending) & previously accredited 1998-2011Next CSWE review June 2027Full-Time, Part-TimeProgram page
New Jersey City University
Social Work
- Jersey City, NJ
- BSW
- CSWE: Accredited - Withdrawal in ProgressCSWE-accredited since 2021Next CSWE review October 2026Full-Time, Part-TimeProgram page
Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey
Social WorkOnline option
- Jersey City, NJ
- MSW
- Master of Social Work, MSWCSWE: AccreditedCSWE-accredited since 1957Next CSWE review October 2026Full-Time, Part-Time, Advanced Standing, Multiple cohorts per year, Weekends Only, Online AvailableProgram page
Lakewood
1 schoolGeorgian Court University
CounselingSocial WorkOnline option
- Lakewood, NJ
- Clinical Mental Health Counseling
- M.A.CACREP: AccreditedCACREP graduates from Jan 2022Current accreditation cycle ends Mar 2032
- BSW
- Bachelor of Social Work, BSWCSWE: AccreditedCSWE-accredited since 1995Next CSWE review February 2027Full-Time, Part-TimeProgram page
- MSW
- Master of Social Work, MSWCSWE: AccreditedCSWE-accredited since 2023Next CSWE review October 2026Full-Time, Part-Time, Advanced Standing, Online AvailableProgram page
Lawrenceville
1 schoolRider University
CounselingSocial Work
- Lawrenceville, NJ
- Clinical Mental Health Counseling
- M.A.CACREP: AccreditedCACREP graduates from Jan 2013Current accreditation cycle ends Mar 2031
- School Counseling
- M.A.CACREP: AccreditedCACREP graduates from Oct 1997Current accreditation cycle ends Mar 2031
- BSW
- Bachelor of Social Work, BSWCSWE: CandidacyCSWE-accredited since 2024 (pending)Next CSWE review June 2027Full-TimeProgram page
Lodi
1 schoolFelician University
Psychology
- Lodi, NJ
- Counseling Psy.D.
- DoctoralAPA: AccreditedAPA-accredited since April 11, 2021Next APA site visit 2034262 South Main Street
Madison
1 schoolFairleigh Dickinson University
Counseling
- Madison, NJ
- Clinical Mental Health Counseling
- M.A.CACREP: AccreditedCACREP graduates from Jan 2010Current accreditation cycle ends Oct 2027
Mahwah
1 schoolRamapo College
Social Work
- Mahwah, NJ
- BSW
- CSWE: AccreditedCSWE-accredited since 1978Next CSWE review February 2031Full-Time, Part-TimeProgram page
- MSW
- Master of Social Work, MSWCSWE: AccreditedCSWE-accredited since 2015Next CSWE review February 2031Full-Time, Part-Time, Advanced StandingProgram page
May's Landing
1 schoolRutgers, The State University of New Jersey
Social WorkOnline option
- May's Landing, NJ
- BSW
- Bachelor of Arts in Social Work (BASW)CSWE: AccreditedCSWE-accredited since 1978Next CSWE review October 2026Full-Time, Multiple cohorts per yearProgram page
- MSW
- Master of Social Work, MSWCSWE: AccreditedCSWE-accredited since 1957Next CSWE review October 2026Full-Time, Part-Time, Advanced Standing, Multiple cohorts per year, Weekends Only, Online AvailableProgram page
Montclair
1 schoolMontclair State University
CounselingSocial WorkPsychologyOnline option
- Montclair, NJ
- Addiction Counseling
- M.A.CACREP: AccreditedCACREP graduates from Jan 2016Current accreditation cycle ends Mar 2027
- Clinical Mental Health Counseling
- M.A.CACREP: AccreditedCACREP graduates from Jan 2016Current accreditation cycle ends Oct 2033
- Counselor Education and Supervision
- Ph.D.CACREP: AccreditedCACREP graduates from Jul 2014Current accreditation cycle ends Oct 2033
- School Counseling
- M.A.CACREP: AccreditedCACREP graduates from Jul 2007Current accreditation cycle ends Oct 2033
- MSW
- Master of Social Work, MSWCSWE: AccreditedCSWE-accredited since 2018Next CSWE review October 2032Full-Time, Part-Time, Advanced Standing, Online AvailableProgram page
- Clinical Ph.D.
- DoctoralAPA: AccreditedAPA-accredited since April 05, 2020Next APA site visit 20331 Normal Avenue, Dickson Hall 219
Morristown
1 schoolSaint Elizabeth University
Social WorkPsychology
- Morristown, NJ
- BSW
- Bachelor in Social Work, BSWCSWE: AccreditedCSWE-accredited since 2016 (approved 1968-1969)Next CSWE review June 2031Full-Time, Part-Time, Former Name(s), College of Saint ElizabethProgram page
- Counseling Psy.D.
- DoctoralAPA: AccreditedAPA-accredited since April 05, 2020Next APA site visit 20332 Convent Road
New Brunswick
2 schoolsRutgers, The State University of New Jersey
Social WorkOnline option
- New Brunswick, NJ
- BSW
- Bachelor of Arts in Social Work (BASW)CSWE: AccreditedCSWE-accredited since 1978Next CSWE review October 2026Full-Time, Multiple cohorts per yearProgram page
- DSW
- Doctor of Social Work, DSWCSWE: CandidacyCSWE-accredited since 2025 (pending)Full-Time, Areas of Focus, OtherProgram page
- MSW
- Master of Social Work, MSWCSWE: AccreditedCSWE-accredited since 1957Next CSWE review October 2026Full-Time, Part-Time, Advanced Standing, Multiple cohorts per year, Weekends Only, Online AvailableProgram page
Rutgers, the State University of New Jersey, Graduate School of Education
Counseling
- New Brunswick, NJ
- School Counseling
- M.Ed.CACREP: AccreditedCACREP graduates from Jul 2008Current accreditation cycle ends Oct 2034
Newark
2 schoolsRutgers, The State University of New Jersey
Social WorkOnline option
- Newark, NJ
- MSW
- Master of Social Work, MSWCSWE: AccreditedCSWE-accredited since 1957Next CSWE review October 2026Full-Time, Part-Time, Advanced Standing, Multiple cohorts per year, Weekends Only, Online AvailableProgram page
Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey Newark Campus
Social Work
- Newark, NJ
- BSW
- Bachelor of Arts in Social WorkCSWE: AccreditedCSWE-accredited since 1980Next CSWE review October 2026Full-Time, Part-TimeProgram page
Piscataway
1 schoolRutgers- The State University of New Jersey
CounselingPsychology
- Piscataway, NJ
- Clinical Mental Health Counseling
- M.S.Listed as Rutgers, the State University of New Jersey, School of Health ProfessionsCACREP: AccreditedCACREP graduates from Jan 2008Current accreditation cycle ends Apr 2034
- Counselor Education and Supervision
- Ph.D.Listed as Rutgers, the State University of New Jersey, School of Health ProfessionsCACREP: AccreditedCACREP graduates from Aug 2024Current accreditation cycle ends Apr 2034
- Clinical Ph.D.
- DoctoralListed as Rutgers – The State University of New JerseyAPA: AccreditedAPA-accredited since January 08, 1965Next APA site visit 2029Graduate School of Arts and Sciences, 152 Frelinghuysen Road
- Clinical Psy.D.
- DoctoralAPA: AccreditedAPA-accredited since April 01, 1977Graduate School of Applied & Professional, Psychology, 152 Frelinghuysen Road
- School Psy.D.
- DoctoralAPA: AccreditedAPA-accredited since April 01, 1977Next APA site visit 2033Department of Applied Psychology, 152 Frelinghuysen Road, Busch Campus
South Orange
1 schoolSeton Hall University
Social WorkPsychologyOnline option
- South Orange, NJ
- BSW
- Bachelor of Arts in Social Work, BASWCSWE: AccreditedCSWE-accredited since 1976Next CSWE review February 2029Full-Time, Part-TimeProgram page
- MSW
- Master of Social Work, MSWCSWE: AccreditedCSWE-accredited since 2015Next CSWE review February 2029Full-Time, Part-Time, Advanced Standing, Online AvailableProgram page
- Counseling Ph.D.
- DoctoralAPA: AccreditedAPA-accredited since October 22, 1999Next APA site visit 2029JH 309, 400 S. Orange Avenue
Teaneck
1 schoolFairleigh Dickinson University
Psychology
- Teaneck, NJ
- Clinical MA
- Master'sAPA: AccreditedAPA-accredited since August 22, 2024Next APA site visit 20341000 River Road, H-DHI-03
- Clinical Ph.D.
- DoctoralAPA: AccreditedAPA-accredited since October 21, 1986Next APA site visit 20331000 River Road, Fairleigh Dickinson University
Union
1 schoolKean University
CounselingSocial WorkPsychologyOnline option
- Union, NJ
- Clinical Mental Health Counseling
- M.A.CACREP: AccreditedCACREP graduates from Jan 2011Current accreditation cycle ends Mar 2030
- Counselor Education and Supervision
- Ph.D.CACREP: AccreditedCACREP graduates from Jul 2020Current accreditation cycle ends Mar 2030
- School Counseling
- M.A.CACREP: AccreditedCACREP graduates from Jan 2003Current accreditation cycle ends Mar 2030
- MSW
- Master of Social Work, MSWCSWE: AccreditedCSWE-accredited since 1998Next CSWE review June 2028Full-Time, Part-Time, Advanced Standing, Online AvailableProgram page
- Combined, Clinical-School Psy.D.
- DoctoralAPA: AccreditedAPA-accredited since March 04, 2016EC 125G, 1000 Morris Avenue
Wayne
1 schoolWilliam Paterson University
CounselingSocial WorkPsychology
- Wayne, NJ
- Clinical Mental Health Counseling
- M.Ed.CACREP: AccreditedCACREP graduates from Jul 2009Current accreditation cycle ends Mar 2027
- School Counseling
- M.Ed.CACREP: AccreditedCACREP graduates from Apr 2001Current accreditation cycle ends Mar 2027
- BSW
- Bachelor of Social Work, BSWCSWE: AccreditedCSWE-accredited since 2022Next CSWE review June 2033Full-Time, Program Dual Degree, Criminal JusticeProgram page
- Clinical Psy.D.
- DoctoralAPA: AccreditedAPA-accredited since April 15, 2018Next APA site visit 2031300 Pompton Road, Science Hall 250
West Long Branch
1 schoolMonmouth University
CounselingSocial WorkOnline option
- West Long Branch, NJ
- Clinical Mental Health Counseling
- M.S.Listed as Monmouth University, Professional CounselingCACREP: AccreditedCACREP graduates from Jul 2007Current accreditation cycle ends Apr 2034
- School Counseling
- M.S.Ed.Listed as Monmouth University, Ed Counseling & LeadershipCACREP: AccreditedCACREP graduates from Jul 2007Current accreditation cycle ends Oct 2033
- BSW
- Bachelor of Social Work, BSWCSWE: AccreditedCSWE-accredited since 1975Next CSWE review February 2030Full-Time, Part-Time, Program Dual Degree, Criminal JusticeProgram page
- MSW
- Master of Social Work, MSWCSWE: AccreditedCSWE-accredited since 2000Next CSWE review February 2030Full-Time, Part-Time, Advanced Standing, Weekends/Evening, Online AvailableProgram page
Online Programs Based in New Jersey
1 schoolCSWE 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.
Fairleigh Dickinson University
Social WorkOnline option
- Online program based in NJ
- MSW
- Master of social work, MSWCSWE: AccreditedCSWE-accredited since 2020Next CSWE review June 2031Full-Time, Part-Time, Advanced Standing, Weekends/Evening, Online AvailableProgram page
About New Jersey Behavioral Health Schools
31 schools in New Jersey run 25 CACREP counseling programs, 31 CSWE social work programs and 12 APA-accredited psychology programs, spread across 26 cities. 10 of them train for more than one kind of license on the same campus.
What you need after graduating depends on the license. For New Jersey, see counselor licensure in New Jersey, social work licensure in New Jersey and psychologist licensure in New Jersey.
Some credentials don't run through these degrees at all. For New Jersey, see substance abuse counselor requirements, peer specialist certification, PMHNP practice authority and behavior analyst licensure.
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