COMPLIANCE & DISCLOSURES

We are a fully licensed, degree-granting institution in the United States.

As a newly licensed higher education institution, we have initiated the formal accreditation process. Institutional accreditation is a rigorous evaluation that typically requires between two and five years to complete. We are pursuing accreditation through a nationally recognized accreditor approved by the U.S. Department of Education.

We are seeking additional avenues to speed up our accreditation process, so our students may seek federal financial aid. We are committed to clear and transparent communication regarding our accreditation status.

Navigating licensure can be complex. It’s critical to research and understand as you enter a master’s program. Pursuing a license is optional, but can be helpful for your career as it allows you to bill insurance and work with clients with severe and diagnosed mental health disorders.

Is getting a licensed required?
No, a license is not required to practice in mental health. As an unlicensed professional, you cannot refer to yourself as a “licensed” practitioner, you cannot diagnose or treat mental health conditions, and you cannot bill insurance.

While not all students decide to pursue a license, having the option—either immediately or in the future—can be an important factor in choosing your degree. Navigating licensure can be complex for several reasons:

Different License Types: There are over 200 different mental health licenses in the US, each with different educational and supervision requirements.
State-specific Requirements: Each U.S. state and Canadian province has its own unique requirements for licenses. To understand these, you will need to review the specific licensing criteria outlined by your state or provincial licensing board.
Post-degree Requirements: After completing your degree, licensure candidates must accumulate 1,000–3,000 hours of supervised clinical practice before becoming eligible for the licensing examination.

Navigating these requirements can often feel overwhelming. The best approach is to deeply study the specific requirements for your intended license in your state. Regardless of whether you plan to pursue a license now, we encourage students to consider it as an option to work towards over time.

For Students Seeking Licensure:
Before you enroll, we will provide you with a detailed report of which licenses this program will prepare you for.

Addiction Counseling Licensure:
The MA in Integrative Psychology with an Addiction Counseling Concentration meets the requirements for licensure or certification in most US states. If you are interested in pursuing this license, please request our state by state report from your academic advisor.

Counseling (LPCC) & LMFT Licensure:
Our MA in Integrative Psychology is not designed to prepare you for these licenses. However, we have created a pathway for students who want to seek licensure either as an LPCC or LMFT.

Upon completion of our MA in Integrative Psychology, students may enroll in an additional program which provides the necessary coursework to satisfy licensure requirements. Completion of our MA in Integrative Psych, and the additional coursework fulfills counseling licensure requirements in all U.S. states and Canadian provinces, with the exception of Rhode Island, New Hampshire, and Quebec as of April 1, 2025.