Behavioral sciences degrees that fit your busy life
Jobs for Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors are projected to grow 19% — much faster than average between 2023 and 2033.[1] And jobs for social workers are projected to grow 7% — faster than average between 2023 and 2033.[2]
Prepare for clinical experiences and required internships with counseling courses taught by professional faculty in their fields.
*The BLS Projected Growth for 2023-2033 is published by the US Bureau of Labor Statistics. This data reflects the BLS’ projections of national (not local) conditions. These data points are not specific to University of Phoenix students or graduates.
The Master of Science in Counseling program in Clinical Mental Health Counseling at the Arizona and Utah Campuses are accredited by the Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP®).
Accredited for 45+ years
Since 1978, University of Phoenix has maintained institutional accreditation by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC), hlcommission.org. Learn more about the value of University of Phoenix accreditation and how it benefits our students.
Save time & money
- Starting with your first course, every qualifying new student will be awarded one of our scholarships, or you’ll get the best savings you qualify for.
- When it comes to going back to school, the only thing better than a fresh start is a head start. Transfer in up to 87 prior eligible credits for many of our programs, and you could be 70% of the way to a bachelor’s degree.
- We look at all your experience — everything from life experience to past jobs — to help you earn the college credits you deserve. For every 3 credits earned, you shave 1 course, 3 credits, 5 weeks, and over $1,300 off your degree.
- Lock in the peace of mind that comes with fixed, affordable tuition. You’ll enjoy one flat rate from the moment you enroll until the day you graduate from your program. That’s your Tuition Guarantee.
- No application fee, no SAT or GMAT test requirements, and we’ll even request your prior college transcripts for you, at no cost to you, when possible.
Exceptional flexibility
- Balance it all - work, family and school – with a university built for busy adults like you. Courses are just 5-6 weeks long, so you can balance life while staying on track to graduate.
- Highly rated 1-on-1 support, available 14 hours a day, 5 days a week.
- Start your degree when you’re ready, with up to 20 opportunities to start your bachelor’s degree and 8 opportunities to start your master’s degree a year.
Career-relevant education
- 4 behavioral sciences online programs aligned to real-world occupations.
- Career Services for Life® commitment. Your degree gives you access to career coaching, resume building and interview prep. For life.
- Our instructors are accomplished professionals who average 28+ years of experience.
- Have confidence going into test day. Our MSC/CCMH program educationally prepares you to sit for the National Counselor Exam (NCE) or the National Clinical Mental Health Counseling Examination (NCMHCE).
85%
of our surveyed students rated their interactions with academic counselors 5-STARS [3]
80%
of recent graduates said we gave them the flexibility to balance work, school and life in our 2023 alumni survey.[4]
91%
of surveyed alumni who graduated in the past year said we gave them the flexibility to balance work, school and life [5]
[3] Transactional Survey, September 2022-August 2023 (23,739 respondents)
[4] 2023 Biennual Alumni Survey, May-June 2023 (1,291 completes)
[5] Source: Academic Alumni Questionnaire, July 2022 (3,814 Respondents)
Behavioral Sciences degrees
