ACCREDITED PROGRAMS
The following links are for organizations/entities currently recognized in the Board's curriculum requirements. The links are provided for informational purposes only. Applicants should verify accreditation with their university or college.
SOCIAL WORK
Council on Social Work Education (CSWE)
COUNSELING
Council for Accreditation of Counseling & Related Educational Programs (CACREP)
Council on Rehabilitation Education (CORE)
MARRIAGE AND FAMILY THERAPY
Commission on Accreditation for Marriage and Family Therapy Education (COAMFTE)
SUBSTANCE ABUSE
National Addiction Studies Accreditation Commission (NASAC)
Pursuant to A.R.S. § 32-3253(14), the Board may review educational curricula of regionally accredited colleges or universities with programs not otherwise accredited by an organization or entity recognized by the Board (such as those listed above) to determine if the curricula is consistent with the requirements in A.R.S. Title 32, Ch. 33 for licensure. Colleges or universities interested in applying may submit a Curriculum Approval Application and curriculum grid (below) for their educational program.
| College/University | Program Title |
| Bethany Lutheran College | Master of Arts Clinical Mental Health Counseling |
| College/University | Program Title | Meets requirements for License(s) | Board Approved Dt | Approval Expiration Dt | Effective* | Program Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Arizona | Master of Arts in Counseling - School Counseling Specialty | LAC, LPC | 2/04/2016 |
2/03/2021 *CACREP since 07/14/2014 |
Fall 2012 semester | View |
| Grand Canyon University | Master of Science in Professional Counseling | LAC, LPC | 3/04/2016 | 3/03/2026 | 8/29/2013 | View |
| Arizona State University | Masters of Advanced Studies in Marriage and Family Therapy | LAMFT, LMFT | 5/06/2016 | 5/05/2026 | Fall 2007 semester | View |
| Fuller Theological Seminary | Master of Science in Marriage and Family Therapy | LAMFT, LMFT | 5/06/2016 | 5/05/2026 | Fall 2014 semester | View |
| Grand Canyon University | Master of Science in Christian Counseling | LAC, LPC | 6/03/2016 | 6/02/2026 | 2/17/2014 | View |
| Ottawa University | Master of Arts in Counseling | LAC, LPC | 10/07/2016 | 10/06/2026 | Early Summer 2016 | View |
| Phoenix Seminary | Master of Arts in Counseling | LAC, LPC | 12/02/2016 | 12/01/2026 | Fall 2014 | View |
| Grand Canyon University | Bachelor of Science in Counseling - Emphasis in Addiction, Chemical Dependency and Substance Abuse | LSAT | 02/03/2017 | 02/02/2027 | 11/02/2015 | View |
| Prescott College | Master of Science in Counseling | LAC, LPC | 4/06/2018 |
4/05/2023 *CACREP since 1/10/2019 |
Spring 2014 semester | View |
| Arizona State University | Master of Counseling | LAC, LPC | 10/05/2018 | 10/04/2023 | Fall 2016 semester | View |
| Grand Canyon University | Master of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling | LAC, LPC | 11/02/2018 | 11/01/2023 | 7/26/2018 | View |
| Fuller Theological Seminary | Master of Science in Marriage and Family Therapy - Professional Counseling Trk | LAC, LPC | 2/14/2020 | 2/13/2025 | Winter 2020 quarter | View |
| Arizona State University | Bachelor in Counseling and Applied Psychological Science - Substance Abuse and Addictions concentration | LSAT | 9/11/2020 | 9/10/2025 | Fall 2020 semester | View |
| Pepperdine University | Master of Arts in Clinical Psychology - Emphasis in Marriage and Family Therapy | LAC, LPC | 11/13/2020 | 11/12/2025 | Spring 2020 semester | View |
| Divine Mercy University | Master of Science in Counseling, Clinical Mental Health | LAC, LPC | 2/12/2021 | 2/11/2026 | Spring 2021 semester | View |
|
Messiah University |
Master of Arts in Marriage, Couple and Family Counseling |
LAMFT, LMFT |
5/14/2021 |
5/13/2026 |
Early Spring 2021 Semester |
* For applicants beginning the program on or after the effective date and completing the approved program.
A.A.C. R4-6-307 - Approval of an Educational Program (applicable rule)
Curriculum Approval Application
Curriculum grid for Counseling program
Curriculum grid for Marriage and Family Therapy program
Curriculum grid for Substance Abuse program
For previously approved educational programs:
Approved Educational Program Annual Certification
Educational Program Change Approval Request
Approved Curriculum Maintenance Request
