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At a Glance
Recognized as best in the state, Pitt’s Counseling program prepares students to become an evidence-based clinician, helping people to develop skills and build upon their strengths to reach their individual goals. Engage in student mentorship with award-winning faculty that explore a range of interests to reach a variety of professional goals.
Application
Start Term
Fall term (August)
Application Opens
September 1, 2025
Application Closes
January 30, 2026
Commitment
and Credits
Duration
2 years
(5 terms, including 1 summer term)
Commitment
Credits
60
Degree
Type of Degree
This degree prepares graduates to be eligible to sit for the National Counselor Examination/National Clinical Mental Health Counselor Examination to become a National Certified Counselor (NCC).
Format(s)
Applied Skills
Students complete a 100-hour practicum and a 600-hour internship for their clinical experience during the program.
Estimated
Program
Costs
Certification
and Licensure
The Counseling program meets the educational requirements for licensure in Pennsylvania and many additional states. Graduates of this program are eligible to sit for the National Counselor Examination/National Clinical Mental Health Counselor Examination to become a National Certified Counselor (NCC). Please check with your state’s licensing body for more information on the education requirements of that state.
Accreditation
The Pitt Counseling Program has been accredited since 2004. The Clinical Mental Health Counseling Program is currently accredited by the Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Education Programs (CACREP) through March 2032.
