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It's Official! Utah Valley University's Clinical Mental Health Counseling Program is now CACREP accredited through 2034! 

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2027 Cohort
Application open
September 30 - December 9

Join a Clinical Mental Health Counseling Info Session

Are you thinking about becoming a licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor? If you are exploring a career in mental health and considering graduate school, this virtual information session is for you.

During the session, you will learn what the program looks like, how clinical training is structured, what the licensure pathway involves, and what you need to know before applying. You will also have the opportunity to ask questions and decide whether this program aligns with your career goals.

Upcoming Virtual Information Sessions

All sessions are held on Microsoft Teams. Please select the session that works best for your schedule.

Clinical Mental Health Counseling Program

Utah Valley University

Vision Statement

We educate clinical mental health counselor leaders and advocates who embody multicultural competence, ethical principles, and theoretically grounded practice

Mission Statement

As part of Utah Valley University, our mission is built on the following action commitments:

Include

We cultivate a program culture of belonging for students from diverse backgrounds. In all courses, students engage in self-reflective exploration while gaining practical counseling knowledge and skills.

Engage

We promote growth through experiential and engaged learning with a focus on practical application of counseling interventions for client well-being. We foster a clinical training environment that emphasizes lifespan development, professional advocacy, and community service.

Achieve

We achieve excellence by preparing students to uphold rigorous ethical and theoretical standards in counseling practice, ensuring readiness to address the diverse needs of the communities they serve.

Mission & Vision

Why choose UVU?

Utah Valley University is committed to preparing students for success in work and life through excellent and engaged teaching and scholarship — and our CMHC program is built on that foundation. Becoming a skilled clinician takes more than textbook knowledge — it takes practice, mentorship, and purpose. UVU's CACREP-accredited program delivers all three through hands-on clinical training, faculty who are active practitioners, and a curriculum grounded in both competence and compassion. Whether you're drawn to crisis work, community mental health, or private practice, this is where your clinical identity takes shape.

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