Clinical Mental Health Counseling, MS
The MS in Clinical Mental Health Counseling is designed for students who intend to seek initial professional licensure in New Hampshire or adjacent states (Maine, Massachusetts, and Vermont).
New England College determined in September 2025 that the MS Clinical Mental Health Counseling program met educational requirements for initial professional licensure in New Hampshire, Maine, Massachusetts, and Vermont.
New England College has not determined if the MS Clinical Mental Health Counseling program meets current educational requirements for initial professional licensure in states other than New Hampshire, Maine, Massachusetts, and Vermont.
In addition to educational requirements, there are additional requirements for initial professional licensure, which vary by state. Here is a link to a state-by-state directory of counseling licensure boards: .
Professional licensure questions should be directed to Brian Driscoll, Program Director, MS Clinical Mental Health Counseling at bdriscoll@nec.edu.
