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Masters in Psychology and Counseling Accreditation Council

MPCAC DRAFT STANDARDS FOR PUBLIC COMMENT

Beginning October 1, 2023, MPCAC will no longer accept applications for accreditation based on the 2017 Standards. All programs applying for accreditation review must meet the 2024 Standards.

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TIME-LIMITED ACCREDITATION WITH STIPULATIONS:

Stipulations are aspects of selected standards which a program did not fully meet at the time of the site visit; the result was a time-limited accreditation if and until stipulations were fully addressed (as noted by bullet pointed standards).

As of July 1, 2019 programs were no longer granted accreditation unless or until they met all standards.

PROGRAM DATA:

Each program’s outcome data is available through either clicking on the institution’s name or on their accreditation dates.

California

Sonoma State University
M.A. in Clinical Mental Health Counseling
Rohnert Park, CA 94929
Accreditation: Sep 2022 – Sep 2030

Colorado

University of Denver
M.A. in Clinical Mental Health Counseling
Denver, Colorado 80208
Accreditation: Aug 2017 – Aug 2027

Florida

University of West Florida
M.A. in Psychology, Counseling Concentration
Pensacola, Florida 32514-5751
Accreditation: Jan 2013 – Jan 2024
Barry University
M.S. in Clinical Psychology
Miami Shores FL 33161
Accreditation: Sep 2023 – Sep 2031
University of Central Florida
M.A in Clinical Psychology
Orlando FL 32816
Accreditation: Sep 2023 – Sep 2031

Georgia

Augusta University
M.S. in Psychology, Clinical Track
Augusta, Georgia 30904
Accreditation: Jul 2017 – Jul 2027
Brenau University
M.S. in Clinical Counseling Psychology
Gainesville, Georgia 30501
Accreditation: Feb 2017 – Feb 2027
Clayton State University
M.S. in Clinical Counseling Psychology
Morrow, Georgia 30260
Accreditation: Dec 2016 – Dec 2026
University of Georgia
M.Ed. in Professional Counseling-Mental Health Emphasis
Athens, Georgia 30602
Accreditation: May 2019 – Jan 2024
Stipulations

  • B. Enhance aspects of curriculum to fully meet standards
  • D. Ensure the availability of updated program information, including programs of study
  • F. Develop and publish minimum admissions criteria
  • G. Complete systematic program evaluations with feedback

Hawaii

University of Hawaii at Hilo
M.A. Program in Counseling Psychology (Mental Health Counseling Specialization)
Hilo, Hawaii 96720
Accreditation: Jun 2021 – Jun 2029

Illinois

The Chicago School
M.A. in Counseling Psychology
Chicago, Illinois 60654
Accreditation: Dec 2018 – Dec 2028
Western Illinois University
M.S. in Clinical Community Mental Health
Macomb, Illinois 61455-1390
Accreditation: Aug 2017 – Aug 2027

Indiana

Indiana University
M.S.Ed.in Counseling and Counselor Education-School Track
Bloomington, Indiana 47405
Accreditation: Aug 2018 – Aug 2028
Indiana University
M.S.Ed.in Mental Health Counseling and Counselor Education
Bloomington, Indiana 47405
Accreditation: Aug 2018 – Aug 2028
University of Indianapolis
Masters of Arts in Mental Health Counseling
Indianapolis, Indiana 46227
Accreditation: Jul 2015 – Jul 2025

Kansas

University of Kansas
M.S. in Counseling Psychology
Lawrence, Kansas 66045
Accreditation: Jul 2017 – Jul 2027

Kentucky

Morehead State University
M.S. Program in Clinical Psychology
Morehead, Kentucky 40351
Accreditation: Sep 2022 – Sep 2030

Murray State University
M.A. or M.S. in Clinical Psychology
Murray, Kentucky 42071
Accreditation: Apr 2014 – Apr 2024

Maryland

Frostburg State University
M.S. in Counseling Psychology
Frostburg, Maryland 21532
Accreditation: Aug 2018 – Aug 2028
Towson University
M.A. in Psychology, Counseling Psychology Concentration
Towson, Maryland 21252
Accreditation: Feb 2016 – Feb 2026
University of Baltimore
M.S. in Applied Psychology, Counseling Psychology Concentration
Baltimore, MD 21201
Accreditation: Feb 2022 – Feb 2030

Massachusetts

Assumption University
M. A. in Clinical Counseling Psychology
Worcester, Massachusetts 01609
Accreditation: Dec 2018 – Dec 2028
Boston College
M.A. in Mental Health Counseling
Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts 02467
Accreditation: Mar 2017 – Mar 2027
Boston College
M.A. in School Counseling
Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts 02467
Accreditation: Mar 2017 – Mar 2027
Bridgewater State University
M.A. in Clinical Psychology
Bridgewater, Massachusetts 02325
Accreditation: Feb 2015 – Feb 2026
University of Massachusetts Boston
M.S. in Mental Health Counseling
Boston, Massachusetts 02125
Accreditation: Sep 2013 – Mar 2024
University of Massachusetts Boston
M.Ed in School Counseling
Boston, Massachusetts 02125
Accreditation: Sep 2013 – Mar 2024

Mississippi

University of Southern Mississippi
M.S. in Counseling Psychology
Hattiesburg, Mississippi 69404
Accreditation: Apr 2018 – Apr 2028

Missouri

Avila University
M.S. in Counseling Psychology
Kansas City, Missouri 64145
Accreditation: Jan 2018 – Jan 2028
University of Missouri-Kansas City
M.A. in Counseling
Kansas City, Missouri 64110
Accreditation: Feb 2014 – Feb 2024

New Jersey

Felician University
M.A. in Counseling Psychology
Lodi, New Jersey 07644
Accreditation: Jun 2014 – Jun 2025
William Paterson University
M.A. in Clinical and Counseling Psychology Program
Wayne, New Jersey 07470-2103
Accreditation: Jul 2015 – Jul 2025

New Mexico

New Mexico Highlands University
M.S. Program in Clinical Counseling Psychology
Las Vegas, New Mexico 87701
Accreditation: May 2022 – May 2030

New York

College of Staten Island, City University of New York
M.A. in Mental Health Counseling
Staten Island, New York 10314
Accreditation: Aug 2016 – Aug 2026
Columbia University, Teachers College
Ed.M. in Counseling Psychology
New York, New York 10027
Accreditation: Feb 2016 – Feb 2026
Fordham University
M.A. in Pastoral Counseling
Bronx, New York 10458
Accreditation: May 2017 – May 2027
Fordham University
M.S.Ed. in Mental Health Counseling
New York, New York 10023
Accreditation: Jan 2015 – Jan 2026
Fordham University
M.S.Ed. in School Counseling
New York, New York 10023
Accreditation: Jan 2015 – Jan 2026
New York University
M.A. in Counseling for Mental Health and Wellness
New York, New York 10012
Accreditation: Jan 2015 – Jan 2026
New York University
M.A. in School Counseling
New York, New York 10012
Accreditation: Jan 2015 – Jan 2026
Russell Sage College
M.A. in Counseling and Community Psychology
Troy, New York 12180
Accreditation: Nov 2020 – Nov 2028
University at Albany
M.S. in Mental Health Counseling
Albany, New York 12222
Accreditation: Sep 2013 – Mar 2024
University of Buffalo, The State University of New York
M.S. in Mental Health Counseling
Buffalo, New York 14260-1000
Accreditation: Feb 2018 – Feb 2028

Oklahoma

University of Central Oklahoma
M.A. in Counseling Psychology
Edmond, Oklahoma 73034
Accreditation: Feb 2017 – Feb 2027

Oregon

Pacific University
M.A. in Applied Psychological Science
Hillsboro, Oregon 97123
Accreditation: Aug 2017 – Aug 2027

Pennsylvania

Arcadia University
M.A. in Counseling Psychology
Glenside, Pennsylvania 19038-3295
Accreditation: Jun 2022 – Jun 2030
Chatham University
M.S. in Counseling Psychology
Counseling Psychology Department
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 15232
Accreditation: Apr 2017 to Apr 2027
Chestnut Hill College
M.S. in Clinical and Counseling Psychology
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19118
Chestnut Hill College@Lehigh Valley
Center Valley, Pennsylvania 18034
Accreditation: Feb 2018 – Feb 2028
Delaware Valley University
M.A. in Counseling Psychology
Doylestown, Pennsylvania 18901
Accreditation: Apr 2019 – Apr 2029
Eastern University
M.A. in Clinical Counseling
St. Davids, Pennsylvania 19087-3696
Accreditation: Aug 2014 – Aug 2025
Eastern University
M.Ed. in School Counseling
St. Davids, Pennsylvania 19087-3696
Accreditation: Aug 2014 – Aug 2025
Lehigh University
M.Ed. in Mental Health Counseling
Bethlehem, Pennsylvania 18015
Accreditation: Aug 2014 – Aug 2025
Robert Morris University
M.S. in Counseling Psychology
Moon Township, Pennsylvania 15108
Accreditation: Feb 2021 – Feb 2029

South Carolina

Francis Marion University
M.S. in Applied Psychology
Florence, South Carolina 29501-0547
Accreditation: Apr 2018 – Apr 2028
The Citadel
M.A. in Clinical Counseling
Charleston, South Carolina 29409
Accreditation: Jun 2022 – Jun 2030
University of South Carolina Aiken
M.S. in Applied Clinical Psychology
Aiken, South Carolina 29801
Accreditation: Sep 2014 – Sep 2025

Texas

Midwestern State University
M.A. Program in Clinical and Counseling Psychology
Wichita Falls, Texas 76308
Accreditation: Jun 2023 – Jun 2031
Texas A&M International University
Masters in Counseling Psychology Program
Laredo, Texas 78041-1900
Accreditation: Jan 2018 – Jan 2028

Utah

University of Utah
M.Ed. in Clinical Mental Health Counseling
Salt Lake City, Utah 84112
Accreditation: Jun 2018 – Jun 2028
University of Utah
M.Ed. in School Counseling
Salt Lake City, Utah 84112
Accreditation: Jul 2018 – Jul 2028

Washington

Whitworth University
M.Ed. in School Counseling Program
Spokane, Washington 99251
Accreditation: Dec 2020 – Dec 2028

Wisconsin

University of Wisconsin Milwaukee
M.S. in School Counseling
Milwaukee, Wisconsin 53211
Accreditation: Jan 2014 – Jan 2024
University of Wisconsin Milwaukee
M.S. in Clinical Mental Health Counseling
Milwaukee, Wisconsin 53211
Accreditation: Jan 2014 – Jan 2024
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