CMU's CACREP-accredited Counseling M.A. offers the practicum, licensure pathway, and flexibility you need—without quitting your current role.
You are already doing the work. CMU's program gives you the credential, supervised hours, and licensure roadmap.
Choose hybrid on-campus or fully online formats. Both part-time and full-time options are available, so you don't have to leave your job—or your paycheck.
Every student, including online students, completes a compulsory practicum and internship—managing real client caseloads through CMU's student-run Center for Community Counseling and Development or an approved community site.
Graduate ready to pursue Michigan Limited Licensed Counselor (LLC) status and build toward full licensure, private practice, or school authority.
All three paths lead to licensure. Pick the one that matches the clients you want to serve.
Support diverse populations—individuals, families, and communities—on their sobriety journeys with evidence-based counseling and long-term support. CMU's program meets the educational requirements for professional licensure and addiction certification.
Treat depression, anxiety, grief, and trauma in clinical settings. This is the path to community mental health centers, hospitals, and integrated care teams.
Support K-12 students with their schoolwork, emotions, and future plans—from kindergarten through high school. Move from a supporting role to licensed school counselor.
Clear, practical answers for professionals who don't have time for guesswork.
No. CMU's Counseling M.A. accepts applicants from a range of undergraduate backgrounds. Many strong students come from education, social work, healthcare, and human services. If you are already doing counseling-adjacent work, you likely already have relevant experience.
Yes. The program is designed for working professionals, and many students continue to work while earning their degree. Both hybrid and online formats allow you to complete your supervised practicum and internship through CMU's Center for Community Counseling and Development or an approved community agency or school setting.
After graduating from this CACREP-accredited program, you can apply for Michigan Limited Licensed Counselor (LLC) status. With supervised post-graduate clinical hours, you can then pursue full Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) licensure—opening the door to independent practice.
An admissions advisor can map your current role to the licensure pathway in a short call.