Behavioral and Mental Health
Seattle University offers a variety of behavioral and mental health programs that prepare professionals to provide support with deep grounding in social justice.
Seattle University Offers Opportunities to Join Rapidly Expanding Fields
Programs rooted in social justice and care for the whole person.
Employment of relationship therapists, clinical social workers, mental health counselors, and psychiatric mental health nurse practitioners is projected to grow 23% from 2020 to 2030, much faster than the average for all occupations overall, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Explore the many options offered at Seattle University and find the path that meets your own passion.
Behavioral and Mental Health Programs at SU
Seattle University Behavioral and Mental Health Program Comparison
Tuition costs listed are for AY2024-2025. Updated tuition cost and additional fees can be found here. You can also compare up to three programs here.
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Clinical Mental Health Counseling (Online) | Clinical Mental Health Counseling (In-Person) | Couples and Family Therapy | Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, RN to DNP | Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, APNI to DNP | Psychology | School Counseling (Online) | School Counseling (In-Person) | School Psychology | Social Work, Advanced Standing | Social Work, Two-Year | |
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Degree Type | Master of Arts in Education (MAEd) | Master of Arts in Education (MAEd) | Master of Arts in Couples and Family Therapy (MACFT) | Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) in Psychiatric Mental Health | Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) in Psychiatric Mental Health | Master of Arts in Psychology (MAP) | Master of Arts in Education (MAEd) | Master of Arts in Education (MAEd) | Educational Specialist Degree (EdS) | Master of Social Work (MSW) | Master of Social Work (MSW) |
Priority Deadline *please review program pages to confirm dates. |
Rolling until full | January 15 | January 15 | December 1 | December 1 | January 15 | Rolling until full | Rolling until full | February 1/October 20 | December 1 | December 1 |
Start Term | Fall | Fall | Fall | Summer | Summer | Fall | Fall | Fall | Summer, Fall, Winter, or Spring | Summer | Fall |
Delivery |
Online
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In-Person | In-Person | In-Person | In-Person | In-Person |
Online
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In-Person | In-Person | In-Person | In-Person |
Program Duration | 3 years (if full-time) | 3 years (if full-time) | 2 years (if full-time) | 3 years (11 quarters, full-time) | 4 years (15 quarters, full-time) | 3 years (full-time) | 3 years (if full-time) | 3 years (if full-time) | 3 years (if full-time) | 10 months | 2 years |
Credit Hours | 90 | 90 | 56 | 105 | 162 | 90 | 90 | 90 |
Post-Bachelor's: 90 Post-Master's: 60 |
39 (requires BSW or BASW) | 66 |
Cost Per Credit | $735 | $735 | $849 | $944 | $944 | $849 | $735 | $735 | $735 | $849 | $849 |
Practicum/Internship Requirements |
100-hour practicum and 600 hour internship* (may be more depending on the state in which student resides) |
100-hour practicum and 600 hour internship* (may be more depending on the state in which student resides) |
400 clinical hours | 1,000 hours | 1,600 hours | 600-hour practicum and 20 hours/week for one-year internship |
Minimum of 100-hour on-site practicum and 600-hour on-site internship* (may be more depending on the state in which student resides) |
Minimum of 100-hour on-site practicum and 600-hour on-site internship* (may be more depending on the state in which student resides) |
Three field-based practicums and 1,200-hour internship | 600-hour practicum | 1,000-hour practicum |
Licensure/Certification |
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Preparation for clinical practice as Licensed Marriage and Family Therapy Associates (LMFTA) while working toward full LMFT license. | Graduates are eligible sit for the Family PMHNP examination from the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC). | Graduates are eligible sit for the Family PMHNP examination from the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC). | Preparation for Licensure in the State of Washington as Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC). |
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Sub-specialization opportunities available in addiction counseling, medical/health, trauma informed practice. | Sub-specialization opportunities available in addiction counseling, medical/health, trauma informed practice. |
updated 11/01/2024
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