Overview

The Clinical Mental Health Counseling program at American International College is designed to meet the educational requirements for a licensed mental health counselor (LMHC) in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, and similar professional designations in other states.

Features

The 60 semester hour mental health counseling concentration includes coursework in research, assessment, counseling, psychopathology, human development, and ethics. A pre-internship clinical practicum of 100 hours is required, and is followed by a 600-hour clinical internship.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Human Growth and Development

Systems and Theories in Counseling and Psychology

Issues and Ethics in Professional Orientation

Applied Research Methodology and Evaluation

Psychopathology: Assessment, Diagnosis and Treatment

Learning Theories and Behavioral Interventions

Counseling Theories, Techniques, Practice and Consultation

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-02 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-07-15 00:00:00
Starting 2027-01-20 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-15 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

60 SCH

60-66

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Springfield, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

2.7

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

$50 non-refundable application fee

Official transcripts from all colleges and universities attended are required (regardless of whether or not a degree was earned), including proof of a baccalaureate degree. Transcripts from institutions outside the United States must receive a course by course credit evaluation through a recognized service. AIC accepts evaluations from all active members associated with NACES. For more information please visit: naces.org

Two letters of recommendation

A personal statement highlighting why you wish to pursue your degree and how you will benefit personally and professionally from this program

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Applies to you

Non-residents

24900 USD / year

≈ 24900 USD / year
Out-of-State

24900 USD / year

≈ 24900 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

24900 USD / year

≈ 24900 USD / year

Living costs

Springfield

United States

1020 - 1350 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

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Academic requirements

English requirements

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General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

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Living costs

Springfield

Funding

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