Mental Health & Behavioral Medicine Program
Welcome
Thank you for your interest in the Master of Arts in Mental Health and Behavioral Medicine at Boston University School of Medicine. The Master of Arts in Mental Health and Behavioral Medicine is a rigorous program designed to meet the requirements for an independent mental health counseling license in Massachusetts and other states. The primary objective of the Program is to prepare individuals in mental health counseling with a complementary background in behavioral medicine and neuroscience. Specifically, the focus is to train masters level practitioners in brief forms of assessment and intervention in the medical care setting. This is the first program of its kind in the United States and makes Boston University a leader in preparing masters level mental health clinicians.
Graduates will satisfy the degree requirement for the Board of Registration of Allied Mental Health Professionals in Massachusetts. Together with a post degree experience requirement, and successful completion of a licensure exam, our graduates will be able to provide direct clinical and counseling services to patients in a wide range of medical, research, mental health and independent practice settings.
Boston provides a wealth of opportunities for students. It is recognized as one of the leading health care centers of the world. Boston University Medical Center, located in the South End of Boston, forms a semi autonomous but integral part of Boston University. It consolidates the resources and activities of the School of Medicine, School of Public Health, The Goldman School of Dental Medicine, and Boston Medical Center Hospital. Biosquare, a complex which houses specialized research facilities, biotechnology companies, and will include a conference hotel and retail stores is the newest addition to the area. The opportunities of academic and personal growth abound and we hope you will consider joining us.
Mission
Our mission is to provide masters level training and experience in mental health counseling with a diverse urban multicultural health context. The program utilizes a biopsychosicial model of health across the lifespan. Graduates of the program will meet the criteria’s for license eligibility, as Mental Health Counselors.
