Hybrid Format
Course work online, field work in clinical settings near your home
The Master of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling (CMHC) is your chance to step into a purpose-driven career at the front lines of today’s mental health crisis. Designed for working professionals, this high-impact, hybrid program combines online learning with in-person classes just one weekend a month.
Take the first step toward a fulfilling career in mental health counseling and join Fredonia's community of compassionate practitioners!
Through New York State’s Career Pathways Training (CPT) grant, eligible students receive full funding for:
In return, you’ll commit to three years of service at a qualifying mental health provider in New York State—allowing you to enter the field with hands-on experience and without the weight of student debt.
Interested students should apply to the Career Training Pathways (CPT) and SUNY Fredonia's Clinical Mental Health Counseling Program at the same time. Completing both applications only takes a few minutes! Applications for the Fall 2025 class accepted through August 11!
Apply to Career Training Pathways Apply to Fredonia's Mental Health Counseling Program
The CPT program provides tuition coverage and education-related expenses for starting or advancing your career in health, behavioral health, and social care.
Obtain the education you need to advance your career, all while avoiding the weight of student debt.
Participants must meet the following requirements to be eligible for the CPT Program:
Which organization serves your area?
Regions covered | Organization name | Counties included |
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Region 1 (Hudson Valley, New York City, Long Island) | 1199 SEIU Training and Employment Funds (TEF) | Bronx, Dutchess, Kings, Nassau, New York, Orange, Putnam, Queens, Richmond, Rockland, Suffolk, Sullivan, Ulster, Westchester |
Region 2 (Capital Region, Central New York, North Country, Southern Tier) | Caring Gene Healthcare Career Pathways | Albany, Broome, Chenango, Clinton, Columbia, Cortland, Delaware, Essex, Franklin, Fulton, Greene, Hamilton, Herkimer, Jefferson, Lewis, Madison, Montgomery, Oneida, Onondaga, Oswego, Otsego, Rensselaer, Saratoga, Schenectady, Schoharie, St. Lawrence, Tioga, Tompkins, Warren, Washington |
Region 3 (Finger Lakes, Western New York) | Finger Lakes Performing Provider System (FLPPS) | Allegany, Cayuga, Chemung, Genesee, Livingston, Monroe, Ontario, Orleans, Schuyler, Seneca, Steuben, Wayne, Wyoming, Yates, Cattaraugus, Chautauqua, Erie, Niagara |
Course work online, field work in clinical settings near your home
Format allows you to stay in your current position while completing your degree
Including psychology, social work, education, music and others.