Tennessee Wesleyan University
Social WorkOnline option
- Athens, TN
- BSW
- Bachelor of Social Work, BSWCSWE: AccreditedCSWE-accredited since 2016Next CSWE review February 2031Full-Time, Online AvailableProgram page
School Directory
Behavioral Health Schools in Tennessee
36
Schools listed
22
Cities
89
Accredited programs
17
With an online option
Athens
1 schoolChattanooga
1 schoolUniversity of Tennessee at Chattanooga
CounselingSocial Work
- Chattanooga, TN
- Clinical Mental Health Counseling
- M.Ed.CACREP: AccreditedCACREP graduates from Jul 2010Current accreditation cycle ends Mar 2029
- School Counseling
- M.Ed.CACREP: AccreditedCACREP graduates from Mar 2002Current accreditation cycle ends Mar 2029
- BSW
- Bachelor of Social Work, BSWCSWE: AccreditedCSWE-accredited since 2006 (previously accredited 1976-2004)Next CSWE review October 2030Full-Time, Part-TimeProgram page
- MSW
- Master of Social Work, MSWCSWE: AccreditedCSWE-accredited since 2016Next CSWE review October 2030Full-Time, Part-Time, Advanced Standing, Weekends/EveningProgram page
Clarksville
1 schoolAustin Peay State University
CounselingSocial WorkPsychologyOnline option
- Clarksville, TN
- 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 WorkCSWE: AccreditedCSWE-accredited since 1989Next CSWE review June 2028Full-Time, Part-TimeProgram page
- MSW
- Master of Social Work, MSWCSWE: AccreditedCSWE-accredited since 2009 (2009-2021 as part of collaborative)Next CSWE review June 2028Full-Time, Part-Time, Advanced Standing, Online AvailableProgram page
- Counseling Psy.D.
- DoctoralAPA: Accredited, on contingencyAPA-accredited since September 25, 2024Next APA site visit 2027601 College Street
Cleveland
1 schoolPentecostal Theological Seminary
Counseling
- Cleveland, TN
- Clinical Mental Health Counseling
- M.A.CACREP: AccreditedCACREP graduates from Jul 2021Current accreditation cycle ends Oct 2031
Collegedale
1 schoolSouthern Adventist University
CounselingSocial Work
- Collegedale, TN
- Clinical Mental Health Counseling
- M.S.CACREP: AccreditedCACREP graduates from Jul 2013Current accreditation cycle ends Oct 2033
- School Counseling
- M.S.CACREP: AccreditedCACREP graduates from Jul 2013Current accreditation cycle ends Oct 2033
- BSW
- Bachelor of Social Work, BSWCSWE: AccreditedCSWE-accredited since 1998Next CSWE review June 2033Full-Time, Part-TimeProgram page
Cookeville
1 schoolTennessee Tech University
Counseling
- Cookeville, TN
- Clinical Mental Health Counseling
- M.A.CACREP: AccreditedCACREP graduates from Jul 2013Current accreditation cycle ends Mar 2032
- Counselor Education and Supervision
- Ph.D.CACREP: AccreditedCACREP graduates from Jan 2022Current accreditation cycle ends Mar 2032
- School Counseling
- M.A.CACREP: AccreditedCACREP graduates from Jan 2022Current accreditation cycle ends Mar 2032
Germantown
1 schoolUnion University
Social WorkOnline option
- Germantown, TN
- BSW
- Baccalaureate, BSWCSWE: AccreditedCSWE-accredited since 1998Next CSWE review October 2030Full-Time, Part-Time, Online AvailableProgram page
Harrogate
1 schoolLincoln Memorial University
CounselingSocial Work
- Harrogate, TN
- Clinical Mental Health Counseling
- M.Ed.CACREP: AccreditedCACREP graduates from Jan 2012Current accreditation cycle ends Oct 2030
- School Counseling
- M.Ed.CACREP: AccreditedCACREP graduates from Jan 2012Current accreditation cycle ends Oct 2030
- BSW
- Bachelor of Science in Social Work, BSSWCSWE: AccreditedCSWE-accredited since 1999Next CSWE review February 2029Full-TimeProgram page
Henderson
1 schoolFreed-Hardeman University
CounselingSocial Work
- Henderson, TN
- Clinical Mental Health Counseling
- M.S.CACREP: AccreditedCACREP graduates from Jul 2018Current accreditation cycle ends Mar 2028
- BSW
- Bachelors of Social Work, BSWCSWE: AccreditedCSWE-accredited since 1981Next CSWE review June 2028Full-TimeProgram page
Jackson
2 schoolsUnion University
Social WorkOnline option
- Jackson, TN
- BSW
- Baccalaureate, BSWCSWE: AccreditedCSWE-accredited since 1998Next CSWE review October 2030Full-Time, Part-Time, Online AvailableProgram page
University of Tennessee at Martin
Social Work
- Jackson, TN
- BSW
- Bachelor of Science in Social Work, BSSWCSWE: AccreditedCSWE-accredited since 1974Next CSWE review June 2028Full-Time, Part-Time, Multiple cohorts per yearProgram page
Jefferson City
1 schoolCarson-Newman University
Counseling
- Jefferson City, TN
- Clinical Mental Health Counseling
- M.S.C.CACREP: AccreditedCACREP graduates from Jan 2014Current accreditation cycle ends Mar 2032
- School Counseling
- M.S.C.CACREP: AccreditedCACREP graduates from Jan 2014Current accreditation cycle ends Mar 2032
Johnson City
1 schoolEast Tennessee State University
CounselingSocial WorkPsychologyOnline option
- Johnson City, TN
- Clinical Mental Health Counseling
- M.A.CACREP: AccreditedCACREP graduates from Jan 2014Current accreditation cycle ends Oct 2031
- School Counseling
- M.A.CACREP: AccreditedCACREP graduates from Oct 1997Current accreditation cycle ends Oct 2031
- BSW
- Bachelor of Social Work, BSWCSWE: AccreditedCSWE-accredited since 1974Next CSWE review June 2027Full-Time, Part-Time, Online AvailableProgram page
- MSW
- Master of Social Work, MSWCSWE: AccreditedCSWE-accredited since 2003Next CSWE review June 2027Full-Time, Part-Time, Advanced Standing, Online AvailableProgram page
- Clinical Ph.D.
- DoctoralAPA: AccreditedAPA-accredited since August 21, 2012Next APA site visit 2027Box 70649
Knoxville
2 schoolsJohnson University
Counseling
- Knoxville, TN
- Clinical Mental Health Counseling
- M.A.CACREP: AccreditedCACREP graduates from Jan 2015Current accreditation cycle ends Mar 2033
- School Counseling
- M.A.CACREP: AccreditedCACREP graduates from Jan 2015Current accreditation cycle ends Mar 2033
University of Tennessee - Knoxville
CounselingSocial WorkPsychologyOnline option
- Knoxville, TN
- Clinical Mental Health Counseling
- M.S.Listed as University of Tennessee at KnoxvilleCACREP: AccreditedCACREP graduates from Apr 1999Current accreditation cycle ends Oct 2028
- Counselor Education and Supervision
- Ph.D.Listed as University of Tennessee at KnoxvilleCACREP: AccreditedCACREP graduates from Jan 2004Current accreditation cycle ends Oct 2028
- School Counseling
- M.S.Listed as University of Tennessee at KnoxvilleCACREP: AccreditedCACREP graduates from Apr 1981Current accreditation cycle ends Oct 2028
- BSW
- Bachelor of Science in Social Work, BSSWListed as University of Tennessee at KnoxvilleCSWE: AccreditedCSWE-accredited since 1983Next CSWE review October 2033Full-Time, Online AvailableProgram page
- MSW
- Master of Science in Social Work, MSSWListed as University of Tennessee at KnoxvilleCSWE: AccreditedCSWE-accredited since 1945Next CSWE review October 2033Full-Time, Part-Time, Advanced Standing, Weekends/Evening, Online AvailableProgram page
- Clinical Ph.D.
- DoctoralAPA: AccreditedAPA-accredited since February 09, 1949416 Austin Peay Building, 1404 Circle Drive
- Counseling Ph.D.
- DoctoralAPA: AccreditedAPA-accredited since April 18, 1980312 Austin Peay Building, 1404 Circle Drive
- School Ph.D.
- DoctoralAPA: AccreditedAPA-accredited since April 23, 1991Next APA site visit 2033Bailey Education Complex, A-525, 1112 Volunteer Blvd
Martin
1 schoolUniversity of Tennessee at Martin
CounselingSocial Work
- Martin, TN
- Clinical Mental Health Counseling
- M.S.Ed.CACREP: AccreditedCACREP graduates from Jul 2022Current accreditation cycle ends Mar 2032
- School Counseling
- M.S.Ed.CACREP: AccreditedCACREP graduates from Jul 2022Current accreditation cycle ends Mar 2032
- BSW
- Bachelor of Science in Social Work, BSSWCSWE: AccreditedCSWE-accredited since 1974Next CSWE review June 2028Full-Time, Part-Time, Multiple cohorts per yearProgram page
Memphis
3 schoolsLeMoyne-Owen College
Social Work
- Memphis, TN
- BSW
- BSSWCSWE: CandidacyCSWE-accredited since 2025 (pending)Next CSWE review June 2027Full-Time
University of Memphis
CounselingSocial WorkPsychologyOnline option
- Memphis, TN
- Clinical Mental Health Counseling
- M.S.CACREP: AccreditedCACREP graduates from Jan 2010Current accreditation cycle ends Oct 2027
- Clinical Rehabilitation Counseling
- M.S.CACREP: AccreditedCACREP graduates from Jul 2017Current accreditation cycle ends Oct 2027
- Counselor Education and Supervision
- Ph.D.CACREP: AccreditedCACREP graduates from May 1993Current accreditation cycle ends Oct 2027
- School Counseling
- M.S.CACREP: AccreditedCACREP graduates from May 1993Current accreditation cycle ends Oct 2027
- BSW
- Bachelor of Arts in Social WorkCSWE: AccreditedCSWE-accredited since 1974Next CSWE review February 2027Full-Time, Part-Time, Multiple cohorts per year, Weekends/Evening, Online AvailableProgram page
- MSW
- Master of Social Work, MSWCSWE: AccreditedCSWE-accredited since 2011Next CSWE review February 2027Full-Time, Part-Time, Advanced Standing, Multiple cohorts per year, Weekends/Evening, Online AvailableProgram page
- Clinical Ph.D.
- DoctoralListed as The University of MemphisAPA: AccreditedAPA-accredited since March 01, 1972Next APA site visit 2035202 Psychology Building
- Counseling Ph.D.
- DoctoralListed as The University of MemphisAPA: AccreditedAPA-accredited since October 17, 1989Next APA site visit 2029100 Ball Education Building
- School Ph.D.
- DoctoralListed as The University of MemphisAPA: AccreditedAPA-accredited since March 28, 2014Next APA site visit 2034202 Psychology Building, 400 Innovation Drive
University of Tennessee at Knoxville
Social WorkOnline option
- Memphis, TN
- MSW
- Master of Science in Social Work, MSSWCSWE: AccreditedCSWE-accredited since 1945Next CSWE review October 2033Full-Time, Part-Time, Advanced Standing, Weekends/Evening, Online AvailableProgram page
Milligan
1 schoolMilligan University
CounselingSocial Work
- Milligan, TN
- Clinical Mental Health Counseling
- M.S.C.CACREP: AccreditedCACREP graduates from Jan 2018Current accreditation cycle ends Oct 2027
- BSW
- Bachelor of Social Work, BSWCSWE: AccreditedCSWE-accredited since 2023Next CSWE review February 2034Full-Time, Former Name(s), Milligan CollegeProgram page
Murfreesboro
1 schoolMiddle Tennessee State University
CounselingSocial Work
- Murfreesboro, TN
- Clinical Mental Health Counseling
- Ed.S.CACREP: AccreditedCACREP graduates from Jan 2007Current accreditation cycle ends Mar 2032
- School Counseling
- Ed.S.CACREP: AccreditedCACREP graduates from Sep 1998Current accreditation cycle ends Mar 2032
- BSW
- Bachelor of Social Work, BSWCSWE: AccreditedCSWE-accredited since 1976Next CSWE review February 2028Full-Time, Part-Time, Multiple cohorts per yearProgram page
- MSW
- Master of Social Work, MSWCSWE: AccreditedCSWE-accredited since 2009 (2009-2021 as part of collaborative)Next CSWE review February 2030Full-Time, Part-Time, Advanced StandingProgram page
Nashville
6 schoolsBelmont University
CounselingFamilySocial Work
- Nashville, TN
- Clinical Mental Health Counseling
- M.A.CACREP: AccreditedCACREP graduates from Jul 2018Current accreditation cycle ends Mar 2028
- Marriage, Couple and Family Counseling
- M.A.CACREP: AccreditedCACREP graduates from Jul 2018Current accreditation cycle ends Mar 2028
- BSW
- Bachelor of Social Work, BSWCSWE: AccreditedCSWE-accredited since 1999Next CSWE review February 2027Full-TimeProgram page
- MSW
- Master of Social Work, MSWCSWE: CandidacyCSWE-accredited since 2024 (pending)Next CSWE review June 2027Full-Time, Part-Time, Advanced StandingProgram page
Lipscomb University
CounselingSocial Work
- Nashville, TN
- Clinical Mental Health Counseling
- M.S.CACREP: AccreditedCACREP graduates from Jan 2013Current accreditation cycle ends Mar 2031
- BSW
- Bachelor of Social Work, BSWCSWE: AccreditedCSWE-accredited since 1992Next CSWE review February 2030Full-TimeProgram page
Tennessee State University
Social WorkPsychology
- Nashville, TN
- BSW
- Bachelor of Science in Social Work, BSSWCSWE: AccreditedCSWE-accredited since 1974Next CSWE review February 2031Full-Time, Part-Time, Multiple cohorts per yearProgram page
- MSW
- Master of Social Work, MSWCSWE: AccreditedCSWE-accredited since 2009 (2009-2021 as part of collaborative)Next CSWE review February 2030Full-Time, Part-Time, Advanced StandingProgram page
- Counseling Ph.D.
- DoctoralAPA: AccreditedAPA-accredited since March 10, 2000Next APA site visit 20283500 John A. Merritt Boulevard, Department of Psychology
Trevecca Nazarene University
CounselingFamilySocial Work
- Nashville, TN
- Clinical Mental Health Counseling
- M.A.CACREP: AccreditedCACREP graduates from Jan 2014Current accreditation cycle ends Oct 2032
- Counselor Education and Supervision
- Ph.D.CACREP: AccreditedCACREP graduates from Jan 2014Current accreditation cycle ends Oct 2032
- Marriage, Couple and Family Counseling
- M.M.F.C./T.CACREP: AccreditedCACREP graduates from Jan 2014Current accreditation cycle ends Oct 2032
- BSW
- Bachelor of Science in Social WorkCSWE: AccreditedCSWE-accredited since 2011Next CSWE review October 2026Full-TimeProgram page
University of Tennessee at Knoxville
Social WorkOnline option
- Nashville, TN
- MSW
- Master of Science in Social Work, MSSWCSWE: AccreditedCSWE-accredited since 1945Next CSWE review October 2033Full-Time, Part-Time, Advanced Standing, Weekends/Evening, Online AvailableProgram page
Vanderbilt University
CounselingPsychology
- Nashville, TN
- Clinical Mental Health Counseling
- M.Ed.CACREP: AccreditedCACREP graduates from Jan 2012Current accreditation cycle ends Mar 2030
- School Counseling
- M.Ed.CACREP: AccreditedCACREP graduates from May 1998Current accreditation cycle ends Mar 2030
- Clinical Ph.D.
- DoctoralAPA: AccreditedAPA-accredited since April 01, 1959Next APA site visit 2034Clinical Sciences Program in Psychological, Sciences, PMB 407817, 2301 Vanderbilt Place
Parsons
1 schoolUniversity of Tennessee at Martin
Social Work
- Parsons, TN
- BSW
- Bachelor of Science in Social Work, BSSWCSWE: AccreditedCSWE-accredited since 1974Next CSWE review June 2028Full-Time, Part-Time, Multiple cohorts per yearProgram page
Ripley
1 schoolUniversity of Tennessee at Martin
Social Work
- Ripley, TN
- BSW
- Bachelor of Science in Social Work, BSSWCSWE: AccreditedCSWE-accredited since 1974Next CSWE review June 2028Full-Time, Part-Time, Multiple cohorts per yearProgram page
Selmer
1 schoolUniversity of Tennessee at Martin
Social Work
- Selmer, TN
- BSW
- Bachelor of Science in Social Work, BSSWCSWE: AccreditedCSWE-accredited since 1974Next CSWE review June 2028Full-Time, Part-Time, Multiple cohorts per yearProgram page
Springfield
1 schoolAustin Peay State University
Social Work
- Springfield, TN
- BSW
- Bachelor of Social WorkCSWE: AccreditedCSWE-accredited since 1989Next CSWE review June 2028Full-Time, Part-TimeProgram page
Online Programs Based in Tennessee
5 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.
King University
Social WorkOnline option
- Online program based in TN
- BSW
- CSWE: AccreditedCSWE-accredited since 2014Next CSWE review February 2032Full-Time, Part-Time, Online AvailableProgram page
- MSW
- Master of Social Work, MSWCSWE: AccreditedCSWE-accredited since 2021Next CSWE review February 2032Full-Time, Part-Time, Advanced Standing, Online AvailableProgram page
Southern Adventist University
Social WorkOnline option
- Online program based in TN
- MSW
- Master of Social Work, MSWCSWE: AccreditedCSWE-accredited since 2010Next CSWE review June 2033Full-Time, Part-Time, Advanced Standing, Multiple cohorts per year, Weekends Only, Online AvailableProgram page
Union University
Social WorkOnline option
- Online program based in TN
- MSW
- Master of Social Work, MSWCSWE: AccreditedCSWE-accredited since 2008Next CSWE review October 2030Full-Time, Part-Time, Advanced Standing, Multiple cohorts per year, Online AvailableProgram page
University of Memphis
Social Work
- Online program based in TN
- DSW
- Doctor of Social Work, DSWCSWE: CandidacyCSWE-accredited since 2025 (pending)Next CSWE review October 2026Part-Time, Online AvailableProgram page
University of Tennessee at Knoxville
Social WorkOnline option
- Online program based in TN
- DSW
- Doctor of Social Work, DSWCSWE: AccreditedCSWE-accredited since 2022Next CSWE review February 2033Part-Time, Online AvailableProgram page
About Tennessee Behavioral Health Schools
36 schools in Tennessee run 37 CACREP counseling programs, 2 marriage, couple and family counseling programs, 40 CSWE social work programs and 10 APA-accredited psychology programs, spread across 22 cities. 16 of them train for more than one kind of license on the same campus.
What you need after graduating depends on the license. For Tennessee, see counselor licensure in Tennessee, MFT licensure in Tennessee, social work licensure in Tennessee and psychologist licensure in Tennessee.
Some credentials don't run through these degrees at all. For Tennessee, see substance abuse counselor requirements, peer specialist certification, PMHNP practice authority and behavior analyst licensure.
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