Master in Counseling Psychology (Master's)

Beal University has campuses in Bangor and Wilton, Maine, with the Bangor campus located at 99 Farm Road. Students can choose online, hybrid, or on-campus study depending on the program. The university's offerings are designed for students seeking career-focused education through diploma, associate, bachelor's, and master's pathways.

Academic options span seven fields of study: addiction counseling and mental health, business, cannabis, cybersecurity, health sciences, nursing, and welding. Programs include clinical mental health, business administration, public administration, medicinal plant sciences, cybersecurity, biomedical science, public health, healthcare administration, and several nursing qualifications. Welding Technology is available on campus, while practical nursing, nursing associate, and bachelor's nursing programs combine online and on-campus study. Other programs are offered fully online.

Beal uses eight-week course modules within six mini semesters, allowing students to study year-round and progress through their programs continuously. The university lists 32 accelerated programs, including routes from diploma to master's level. Program lengths vary by qualification, with examples ranging from eight months for Welding Technology to 42 months for a bachelor's degree in Addiction Counseling. Students should check each program's delivery format and normal completion time, since options differ across fields. Beal also provides student, career, and academic support services, along with connections to Maine employers.

This programme prepares students to work with individuals, couples, families, and groups in mental health settings. It emphasizes practical skills in counseling techniques and ethical practice. The curriculum includes training in psychopathology, addiction, and group therapy. Students complete local preceptorships in their home state to gain hands-on experience.

Focus areas include anxiety, depression, trauma, addiction, psychopathology, group counseling.

The programme requires 60 credits and includes coursework, practicum experiences, and a focus on clinical practice. Students complete a modular system with accelerated classes over 22 months.

Graduates work as mental health counselors, substance abuse counselors, and behavioral disorder counselors in clinical and community settings.

Applicants must hold a bachelor's degree with a minimum GPA of 2.5. Required documents include transcripts and a personal statement. No standardized test is required.

The programme totals about 60 credit hours. 100% online, full-time, completed in 22 months.