Overview

Learn how to improve the well-being of vulnerable populations—including older adults, people with developmental disabilities, refugees, and crime victims. Graduates work in the human services and mental health field.

The Community Mental Health programme at New England College also prepares you for graduate-level programmes. NEC offers an MS in Clinical Mental Health Counseling for students who want to pursue an advanced degree in the mental health field.

Learning Outcomes

Graduates from the Community Mental Health Cooperative BA programme will be able to:

Understand mental health concepts, theories, and research findings.

Apply a scientific approach to issues in the mental health field.

Communicate effectively, verbally and in writing.

Contribute to socially responsible environments that uphold ethical values.

Employ mental health knowledge, skills, and values in professional settings.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Exploring the Mechanisms of Prejudice, Discrimination, and Social Justice

Social Psychology

Writing and Research in Psychology

Life-Span Development

Systems of Care

Perspectives in Mental Health and Mental Health Disorders

Culture and Practice of Human Services

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-25 00:00:00

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Starting 2027-01-12 00:00:00

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Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Henniker, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

This programme offers a challenging curriculum that ensures you will be best prepared for placement in co-ops and for the human services field after graduation.

High school/college GPA of at least 3.0 (or equivalent of a “B” average)

Official high school or college transcript

Two academic and/or professional letters of recommendation about preparedness in the classroom and in a mental health counselor role

One group informational interview about the major and working in the community mental health field, led by a Community Mental Health faculty member

The ability to work in the summer of your sophomore year and the winter of your senior year

Remaining in good standing while in the programme

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

43040 USD / year

≈ 43040 USD / year
Out-of-State

43040 USD / year

≈ 43040 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

43040 USD / year

≈ 43040 USD / year

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Scholarships Information

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