Bachelor of Arts in Community Mental Health (Cooperative)

Mental health impacts every aspect of life, from relationships and cognitive function to the resilience of our communities. At New England College, students in the Community Mental Health Cooperative BA program gain real-world experience supporting clients, developing programs, and preparing for diverse careers. Make a difference in the lives of others while preparing for your own future. With a Community Mental Health bachelor’s degree from New England College, you will take part in a unique cooperative program that blends classroom learning with 30 credits of real, hands-on experience in a mental health setting. You will apply what you learn in real-world environments, earn college credit, and gain professional experience. Through your studies, you will explore how to support the well-being of people across many communities, including older adults, individuals with developmental disabilities, refugees, and survivors of crime. These experiences prepare you to step directly into the human services and mental health field after graduation. In this video, students share how classroom learning, mock sessions, and internships equip them to make a difference in mental health through therapy, social work, advocacy, and community organizations.

This program 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 program