If you have already been accepted or are enrolled at SNHU, welcome! Antioch University is here to help you reach your educational goals and complete your CMHC degree. See below for more information, and use the form on your right to apply.

Things to know…

Antioch has so much to offer, and we are sure you have questions. Below are a few highlights from the program and how we will work with you.

Transfer your SNHU CMHC classes to Antioch

Antioch will honor SNHU tuition

Antioch will honor SNHU tuition for SNHU applicants and those who are in the process of applying to SNHU intending to begin their studies in the summer, fall, or spring term. The deadline to apply for the summer term is April 12 (must confirm by April 19). The deadline to apply for the fall term is July 15, 2024. The deadline for the spring term is November 15, 2024.

We have convenient and compelling classes.

The Online delivery of our Clinical Mental Health Counseling includes online courses, intensive face-to-face clinical learning, and experiential learning in fieldwork focused on the development of your professional identity. Our faculty encourages an active, thorough, and continued examination of your development in the role of a professional counselor. 

We are CACREP-Accredited

This CACREP-accredited counselor education program, with a specialty area in clinical mental health counseling, trains students in eight (8) core areas: professional counseling orientation and ethical practice, social and cultural diversity, human growth and development, career development, counseling and helping relationships, group counseling and group work, assessment and testing, and research and program evaluation. This Clinical Mental Health Counseling (CMHC) program is offered at Antioch University New England (AUNE) in Keene, NH. The CMHC Program is offered in two deliveries: online with two-week-long intensive residencies and weekend low-residency with classes at the Keene, NH campus.

Licensure Information

Graduates of the CMHC Program may apply for professional credentials, recognizing their level of training and experience. Credentials may be granted by national professional boards/organizations or by state regulatory boards.

The CMHC Program recognizes the importance of licensure and certification for professional practice. The legislature in each state establishes the criteria for licensure, and an appointed board determines if an individual’s education and experience meet their standards. The AP Department has designed its programs to be consistent with the standards of the representative professional organizations. Individual states, many of which base their legislation on professional organization standards, vary as to specific coursework, number of hours of supervised practice, supervisor qualification, and other required criteria. While the department offers coursework and internships that allow students to put together a licensable portfolio, it cannot guarantee licensure. Students with any negative results on a criminal background check should inquire with the state board in advance to determine if the results of their background will hinder their ability to become licensed in their state.

As graduates of a CACREP-accredited program, students are eligible to obtain full certification as a National Certified Counselor (NCC) upon graduation after passing the National Counselor Exam offered in April of their final year and completing the required applications. See the NBCC website for information on this process. Graduates’ self-reported pass rate on the NBCC exam is 80%.

Students will learn about the steps to licensure for the state in which they plan to pursue licensure in the Professional Orientation and Ethics course; however, students are responsible for knowing the expectations of the state in which they plan to apply. Students should actively consult their state’s counseling board for the most recent information about professional licensure. Faculty are available to consult with students, and the following websites are helpful when navigating the licensure process:

National Board of Certified Counselors

American Counseling Association

American Mental Health Counseling Association

American Association of State Counseling Boards

For information on individual state requirements, see the NBCC State Licensure page

To locate contact information, available licenses, and required examinations per State, visit the NBCC’s State Board Directory.

Learn more at an Upcoming Event

Attend an info session hosted by SNHU to meet Antioch faculty, learn about the program, and ask questions. Or, check out our upcoming Antioch-hosted info sessions:

Change lives. Start with your own.

If you are interested in applying to Antioch and are already a SNHU Student, use the form below.