American International College is accredited by the New England Commission of Higher Education (NECHE).

The curricula in the MA in CMHC and the EdD in MHC are aligned with the Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Program (CACREP) to prepare you for licensure in most states. (Students are responsible for ensuring they meet all state licensing requirements.)

American International College is accredited by the New England Commission of Higher Education (NECHE). The Master of Science in Nursing is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE)*
 

*The baccalaureate degree program in nursing, the master’s degree program in nursing, and the post-graduate APRN certificate program at American International College is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (http://www.ccneaccreditation.org). 

The post-graduate APRN certificate program at American International College is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (http://www.ccneaccreditation.org). The accreditation decision was made by the CCNE Board of Commissioners during its April 25-28, 2023 meeting, and the effective date of accreditation is October 5, 2022. 

American International College is accredited by the New England Commission of Higher Education (NECHE). The Master of Science in Nursing is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE)*
 

*The baccalaureate degree program in nursing, the master’s degree program in nursing, and the post-graduate APRN certificate program at American International College is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (http://www.ccneaccreditation.org). 

The post-graduate APRN certificate program at American International College is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (http://www.ccneaccreditation.org). The accreditation decision was made by the CCNE Board of Commissioners during its April 25-28, 2023 meeting, and the effective date of accreditation is October 5, 2022. 

American International College is accredited by the New England Commission of Higher Education (NECHE).

Field placement is the required hands-on learning component of American International College’s (AIC’s) online mental health counseling programs. Whether you enroll in the master’s or doctorate program, you will apply what you learn in the classroom to real-world situations to prepare you for your future in mental health counseling or academia.

Your dedicated AIC field placement team collaborates with you to secure quality field learning sites that reflect your educational goals. They ensure all experiences meet the College’s standards and that the agencies and field instructors are approved before you start your fieldwork.

Concurrent coursework and field experiences connect theory with practice. Field placement provides real-world, hands-on counseling experience in the form of practicum hours. Your Field Placement Coordinator helps identify quality placement sites within your local community so you can focus on your coursework and build your skills.

No. Support to find field placement sites in your community that align with your career goals is integrated into the program cost and saves you time.

Your Field Placement Coordinator will guide you through the entire process. They will give you a realistic idea of the field experience to ensure you are ready to work with supervision and independently.

Students are strongly encouraged to list agency referrals on the field intake form for the Field Placement Coordinator to arrange. Mental health counseling faculty are required to review and approve the agency before the start of any field work.

Completing the field placement intake form initiates the field placement search process. Upon completion of the form, you will be required to complete all field clearance requirements (by the College and agency) prior to the start of your first field experience. Most agencies have additional requirements for the College and/or interviews that students must complete prior to starting. As active participants in the placement process and to help focus the placement team’s search, students are encouraged to provide any local sites where they would prefer to complete their field hours.

Typically, students complete their field practicum hours at: 

• Community centers/organizations 
• Human service agencies 
• Counseling and therapy centers 
• Addiction and mental health treatment facilities 
• Adoption agencies 
• Senior care facilities, such as nursing homes 
• Correctional facilities 
• Hospitals/clinics

You will receive a notification from your dedicated Field Placement Coordinator prior to each field experience start date.

No. Due to the educational nature of the fieldwork, sites do not pay students. You are responsible for your transportation and travel expenses.

The online MA in CMHC and EdD in MHC programs cost $830 per credit hour + fees* for a total investment of $49,800 and $54,780, respectively. There are no student fees. Financial aid may be available to our online students.

*Please speak with your enrollment advisor about additional program fees.

The online Post-Professional OTD program costs $1,175 per credit hour + fees* for a total investment of $35,250. Financial aid may be available to our online students.

*Please speak with your enrollment advisor about additional program fees.

The online MSN-FNP program costs $850 per credit hour for a total investment of $39,100 + fees*. Financial Aid may be available to our online students.  

*Please speak with your enrollment advisor about additional program fees. 

The online FNP PMC program costs $850 per credit hour for a total investment of $23,800, plus fees*. Financial Aid may be available to our online students.  

*Please speak with your enrollment advisor about additional program fees. 

The Online EdD in Educational Leadership and Administration costs $960 per credit hour for a total investment of $48,960. Financial Aid may be available to our online students.

Students from a number of states are welcome to apply to the online MA in CMHC and EdD in MHC programs. Please see our State Authorization page for more detailed information.

Yes. A dedicated AIC Placement Coordinator works with you to secure a site and preceptor near you. Learn more.

It depends on your schedule, and the choice is yours. You can take the MA in CMHC program on a full-time basis and earn your degree in two years (six trimesters). Or, you can enroll in the program part-time and earn your degree in three years and three months (ten trimesters).

You can take the EdD in MHC program full-time and earn your degree in two years and three months (seven trimesters). Or, you can enroll in the program part-time and earn your degree in three years and seven months (eleven trimesters).

You will learn from an engaged faculty of prolific scholars, practitioners, and leaders who are committed to your success. Here’s what one student had to say about the faculty:

"AIC’s Occupational Therapy faculty are pretty much famous in the OT world, not just in Massachusetts.”

Kenrdra Phillips ’09, OTD ’19

Students are welcome to apply to the online Post-Professional OTD program. Please see our State Authorization page for more detailed information.

The online MSN-FNP is a full-time program designed for working nurses. The program is 8 semesters in length and can be completed in 2 years and 7 months.

Yes. Our faculty members are experienced practitioners who are experts in their field and are dedicated to your success in diverse healthcare settings.

The online FNP PMC is a full-time program designed for working nurses. The program is 6 semesters in length.

Yes. Our faculty members are experienced practitioners who are experts in their field and are dedicated to your success in diverse healthcare settings.

Yes, all of the coursework for the MSN-FNP degree program is fully online. You will be required to complete one 3-day in-person residency in the 4th semester to successfully complete the program.

The online MSN-Family Nurse Practitioner program at AIC is comprised of 46 credit hours.

Students from a number of states are welcome to apply to American International College’s online MSN-Family Nurse Practitioner program. Please see our State Authorization page for more detailed information. 

Yes, all of the coursework for the FNP-PMC program is fully online. You will be required to complete one 3-day in-person residency in the 4th semester to successfully complete the program.

The online FNP-PMC program is comprised of 28 credit hours.

Students from a number of states are welcome to apply to American International College’s online Family Nurse Practitioner Post-Master's Certificate program. Please see our State Authorization page for more detailed information. 

This program can be completed in two years and three months (seven semesters).

In this program, you will study under engaged, doctorally-prepared, prolific scholars, practitioners, and leaders who are committed to your success.

Students from a number of states are welcome to apply to American International College’s Online EdD in Educational Leadership and Administration program. Please see our State Authorization page for more detailed information.

Yes, all coursework for the Online EdD in Educational Leadership and Administration program is fully online.

The program can be completed in 51 credit hours.

The Online EdD in Educational Leadership and Administration program has three intakes per year.

The MA in CMHC admission requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in any field
• 2.75 GPA 
• 2 Letters of recommendation 
• Personal statement 

The EdD in MHC admission requirements:

• Master’s degree in psychology or closely related field
• 3.0 GPA 
• 3 Letters of recommendation 
• Personal statement 

You can find more information on this page.

The Post-Professional OTD program admission requirements include:

• Any master’s degree in occupational therapy from an accredited or WFOT-approved institution 
• 3.0 GPA 
• OT license
• 3 Letters of recommendation
• Personal statement 
• Resume

You can find more information on this page.

The MSN-FNP admission requirements are: 

• Bachelor’s degree 
• 3.0 GPA 
• Active RN license 
• 2 Letters of Recommendation 
• Personal Statement 

The FNP PMC admission requirements are: 

• MSN degree 
• 3.0 GPA 
• Active RN license 
• 2 Letters of Recommendation 
• Personal Statement 

Admission Requirements 

• Master's degree from any discipline  
• 3.0 GPA 
• 3 Letters of recommendation (academic or professional)  
• Personal essay  
• Official transcripts

You can learn more about the program here.

You’ll work with a dedicated AIC placement coordinator who will walk you through the process and be your primary point of contact. Based on your goals and where you live, your placement coordinator will identify an appropriate site and preceptor for you within a reasonable driving distance.

You will be in close communication with your placement coordinator all the way through to graduation. He or she will ensure you complete all requirements and meet deadlines, answer your questions, verify your clearance requirements, and walk you through the nursing clinicals checklist.

You will receive a notification from your placement coordinator prior to each clinical start date. Once the placement has been confirmed and communicated, you are encouraged to begin working directly with your preceptor to establish a schedule.

All clinical experiences are slightly different because students work in a variety of health care environments. During your clinical rotation, you will be under the close supervision of your preceptor and the indirect supervision of an AIC clinical faculty supervisor.