Accredited Colleges and Universities.
MS in Addiction Counseling
The demand for licensed addiction counselors is expected to grow in both the public and private sectors in the foreseeable future. A Masters degree is a required step for individuals seeking the highest level of licensing and/or certification in many states. The Master of Science in Addiction Counseling degree offered by Grand Canyon University prepares students to treat substance abuse/dependency disorders. Graduates from the GCU program of study are prepared to meet the academic requirements for licensure in Arizona as a: Licensed Independent Substance Abuse Counselor (LISAC) and Licensed Associate Substance Abuse Counselor (LASAC). This degree is designed to meet the needs of learners who wish to pursue careers an addiction counseling professional. Additional, program graduates from most other states will be academically prepared to begin the process of seeking certification and/or licensure in their home state. Licensing and/or certification requirements may vary from state-to-state. It is the students' responsibility to check the licensing/certification requirements in their respective states.
MS in Professional Counseling
The Grand Canyon University's Masters of Science in Professional Counseling Degree program's courses were chosen to meet the academic requirements established by the National Board for Certified Counselors for the National Certified Counselor credential (NCC) and by Arizona Board of Behavioral Health Examiners. A Masters Degree in Counseling is a required step in 48 states including Arizona for individuals seeking to become licensed as a counselor. Graduates from this program of study are prepared to meet the academic requirements for licensure in Arizona as a: Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), Licensed Associate Counselor (LAC), Licensed Independent Substance Abuse Counselor (LISAC), and Licensed Associate Substance Abuse Counselor (LASAC). Additionally, graduates from most other states will be academically prepared to begin the process of seeking certification and/or licensure in their home state. Licensing and/or certification requirements may vary from state-to-state. It is the students' responsibility to check the licensing/certification requirements in their respective states. The program requires 60 credit hours.
MS - School Counseling
This state-approved, CACREP-accredited master's program in School Counseling is designed to prepare you to deliver and manage contemporary school counseling programs, and act as a school leader who can advocate for the personal, educational, and social needs of students. It is built on the American School Counselor Association (ASCA) National Model and includes course work, field training, and residencies. People who choose this specialization are often interested in pursuing licensure as school counselors. The demand for qualified school counselors is expected to grow as school enrollments increase, more states pass counseling mandates, and school counselors take on expanded roles. This specialization requires course work and clinical experience, including a 100-hour practicum and a 600-hour internship. Licensure Information: For detailed information about obtaining professional licensure, please visit http://www.capella.edu/schools_programs/licensure.aspx.
MS - Addiction Counseling
This master's program in Addiction Counseling is designed to develop professionals trained in the areas of addiction counseling, treatment, and prevention. The curriculum covers both the theoretical knowledge and practical skills you need to offer integrated services and treat co-occurring disorders in an addiction counseling or general clinical setting. There is a particular emphasis on treating addictions and co-occurring mental health illnesses, which can improve the possibility that your clients will complete treatment and have better post-treatment outcomes. People likely to be interested in this specialization include addiction prevention and treatment professionals who wish to pursue licensure or certification, or advance to supervisory or leadership positions in the field. This rigorous program includes online course work, residencies, and clinical experiences. This specialization requires course work and clinical experience, including a 100-hour practicum and a 600-hour internship. Position yourself for increased career opportunities and job satisfaction in the fast-growing field of addiction counseling.
MS - General Career Counseling
Capella's MS in Career Counseling is one of very few online master's programs in the field, designed around leading counseling standards. People who choose this specialization may be interested in providing or managing career counseling or development services in a corporate, government, or nonprofit setting; or becoming an independent career counselor. The rigorous program includes online course work, residencies, and clinical experiences. The curriculum offers a theoretical and practical foundation in the field of career counseling, including administering and interpreting career assessments; developing life, career, and employment plans for clients; working with diverse populations; and planning and managing comprehensive career counseling and development programs. Advance your knowledge of career counseling and career development, including both face-to-face counseling and the use of online tools to conduct career counseling at a distance. Review of this specialization is pending in AZ, AL, KS, FL, KY, ND, SC, WI and WA.
MS - Mental Health Counseling
This CACREP-accredited master's program in Mental Health Counseling offers a rigorous curriculum that includes online course work, residencies, and field experiences designed to prepare you for state licensure eligibility. You will develop the theoretical knowledge and practical skills you need to assess and treat mental and emotional disorders and promote optimum mental health. People who choose this specialization often pursue mental health counselor positions within institutional, community, and private practice settings. This specialization requires course work and clinical experience, including a 100-hour practicum and a 600-hour internship. Mental health counseling is a field that can bring immense personal satisfaction as well as excellent career opportunities. Licensure Information: For detailed information about obtaining professional licensure, please visit http://www.capella.edu/schools_programs/licensure.aspx.
MS - Counseling Studies
This non-clinical online master's program in Counseling Studies offers a broad base of course work designed to provide a strong foundation in counseling theory and techniques, with a particular focus on serving diverse populations. People who choose this specialization are often interested in pursuing managerial or director-level positions in public or private human services settings, or in continuing into a doctoral program. It is designed for professionals in the counseling, psychology, or sociology fields who wish to advance their careers, and for those wishing to enter the human services profession. This specialization is not designed to meet licensure requirements for the counseling professions. An advanced degree in counseling can be the credential you need to land higher-level human services positions.
MS - Counseling Psychology
A generally interventional approach to psychology that focuses on assessing and building on clients‘ strengths, this master‘s in counseling psychology specialization offers a rigorous foundation of courses in Counseling Psychology. You will delve into such topics as counseling theory, testing and assessment, individual and group counseling interventions, research methods, and counseling diagnosis. This specialization may be a good first step for those who wish to pursue a PsyD or PhD, which is generally required for licensure as a counseling psychologist. People who choose this specialization are often planning to pursue a doctoral degree in counseling psychology or in a counseling-related field, but may also pursue counseling, employee assistance, or research positions in health care, social service, educational, or business settings.
Master of Science in Clinical Counseling
The Master of Science in Clinical Counseling was specifically modeled on national standards – such as new Nebraska LIMPH legislation and the Counseling and Counseling Related Educational Programs (CACREP).The program is a 60-credit hour degree program for human service professionals like you who wish to obtain licensure to legally deliver these services, and who are preparing to deliver direct mental health services.
M.S. in Marriage, Couple and Family Counseling - Forensic Counseling
Developed according to national counseling standards and Walden's mission of social change, Walden's M.S. in Marriage, Couple, and Family Counseling program helps prepare you for the evolving method of evidence-based counseling practice, the most contemporary approach in the mental healthcare profession. This program can help prepare you to work with families to address a range of issues, including the impact of crises, disasters, and other trauma-causing events, as well as family conflicts that must be resolved in the criminal justice system. Gain the experience to diagnose mental and emotional disorders. Discover how to help resolve marriage and family conflicts related to divorce, mediation, child rearing, school issues, and family violence. You can build your knowledge of mental health law and enhance your competencies in conflict management and negotiation through the Forensic Counseling specialization. Study how those skills can be applied to resolve marriage and family conflicts in the criminal justice system, from parental mediation services and divorce adjustment counseling for families to court-ordered parenting skills training and anger management sessions. The expert advice and skills of forensic counselors are in constant demand within the legal system.Note: The M.S. in Marriage, Couple, and Family Counseling is not accredited by the Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP) or the Commission on Accreditation for Marriage and Family Therapy Education (COAMFTE). However, the program was developed to be in line with national standards for marriage, couple, and family counseling. Since Walden's M.S. in Marriage, Couple, and Family Counseling is a new program, the university is not yet able to apply for CACREP or COAMFTE accreditation. Students will be notified at such time if the program becomes accredited in the future.
M.S. in Marriage, Couple and Family Counseling - Trauma and Crisis Counseling
Developed according to national counseling standards and Walden's mission of social change, Walden's M.S. in Marriage, Couple, and Family Counseling program helps prepare you for the evolving method of evidence-based counseling practice, the most contemporary approach in the mental healthcare profession. Gain the experience to diagnose mental and emotional disorders. Discover how to help resolve marriage and family conflicts related to divorce, mediation, child rearing, school issues, and family violence. This program can help prepare you to work with families to address a range of issues, including the impact of crises, disasters, and other trauma-causing events, as well as family conflicts that must be resolved in the criminal justice system. Develop the skills needed to help couples and families address health-related, school, and mental health crises, including interventions with suicidal clients and victims of abuse. Through the Trauma and Crisis Counseling specialization, you will learn the skills and practices specific to crisis counseling, including theories of crisis intervention and models for working with children and adolescents. The experiences can lead to lasting psychological, social, and medical problems for couples, families, and children If traumas or crises are not resolved in healthy ways. Note: The M.S. in Marriage, Couple, and Family Counseling is not accredited by the Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP) or the Commission on Accreditation for Marriage and Family Therapy Education (COAMFTE). However, the program was developed to be in line with national standards for marriage, couple, and family counseling. Since Walden's M.S. in Marriage, Couple, and Family Counseling is a new program, the university is not yet able to apply for CACREP or COAMFTE accreditation. Students will be notified at such time if the program becomes accredited in the future.
M.S. in Mental Health Counseling (CACREP-Accredited)
The program is designed to prepare graduates to qualify to sit for licensing exams and to meet the academic licensure requirements of many state counseling boards. Because no graduate program can guarantee licensure upon graduation, we encourage students to consult the appropriate agency to determine specific requirements.Walden is one of the only schools that offers a CACREP-Accredited M.S. degree in Mental Health Counseling online. When you earn an online degree in human services or mental health counseling, you'll have the flexibility to gain new knowledge and skills while you continue to work and grow in your field. We're proud to announce that Walden University's M.S. in Mental Health Counseling program is now accredited by the Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP, a specialized accrediting body recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA), which is a requirement for licensure in many states). Developed by leading experts in the field, the CACREP-Accredited M.S. in Mental Health Counseling program is designed to meet the high standards set by CACREP and to provide continuity throughout your learning experience, with each course building upon key competencies. Through a mix of research, practical application, and coursework, Walden's newly CACREP-accredited M.S. in Mental Health Counseling program can prepare you to integrate knowledge and skills into a career as a successful professional counselor.
M.S. in Mental Health Counseling (CACREP-Accredited) - Forensic Counseling
Developed by leading experts in the field, the CACREP-Accredited M.S. in Mental Health Counseling program is designed to meet the high standards set by CACREP and to provide continuity throughout your learning experience, with each course building upon key experiences. Walden's newly CACREP-Accredited M.S. in Mental Health Counseling program can prepare you to integrate knowledge and skills into a career as a successful professional counselor, through a mix of research, practical application, and coursework. Build your knowledge of mental health law, with a specific focus on juvenile justice and delinquency. Enhance your skills in conflict management and negotiation. Learn how those skills can be applied to resolve conflicts in the criminal justice system. Expand your ability to deliver mental health services to populations served by the legal system.
M.Ed. School Counseling
Liberty University's Master of Education program is approved through the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE) and is a state-approved program for advanced licensure (reciprocity with other states) or endorsements. This program prepares you for effective leadership in Christian, public and private schools. Courses provide specialized preparation for students seeking credentials for a K-12 school position or those with a desire to further their education and pursue either an Ed.S. or Ed.D. Your specialization will supplement your core courses and give you in-depth knowledge in your chosen field. Liberty University's Master of Education - School Counseling program prepares students to be school counselors in Christian, public and private schools. You will learn counseling and psychology skills, focusing on ethnicity and family counseling, ethics and techniques, and career guidance. Courses provide specialized preparation for individuals seeking credentials for a K-12 school position or those with a desire to further their education and pursue either an Ed.S. or Ed.D. A three-credit-hour student teaching internship is required as part of the M.Ed. program, and on-campus intensives may be required.
Master of Arts in Professional Counseling
Liberty University's Master of Arts in Professional Counseling curriculum provides a strong foundation of biblical principles to supply the values, knowledge and skills needed to effectively work as a professional counselor. The program provides students with comprehensive training in professional counseling in preparation for licensure and national certification. Three one-week, residential intensives are required, as well as a three-credit-hour internship and a three-credit-hour practicum. Depending on your state's licensing requirements; both 48-hour and 60-hour programs are available. Research your state's licensing requirements before applying.Potential Career Options: Mental Health Agency, Hospital Program, Ministry, Counseling Center, Private or Public Practice.
Master of Arts in Professional Counseling - 60 Hour
As the world's largest evangelical university, Liberty University incorporates core Christian values into all of their degree offerings in order to provide all students a thorough academic and spiritually enriching program of study. Liberty University's Master of Arts in Professional Counseling program provides you comprehensive training in professional counseling to prepare you for licensure and national certification. Our courses also provide you with a strong foundation based on biblical principles to supply the values, knowledge and skills needed to effectively work as a professional counselor. Three one-week intensives are required, as well as a three-credit hour internship and a three-credit hour practicum. Depending on your state's licensing requirements; both 48-hour and 60-hour programs are available. Student are requirement to complete an internship and practicum to graduate from the program. Contact your state to find out your state's licensing requirements before applying. Potential Career Options: Mental Health Agency, Hospital Program, Ministry-Related Counseling Center, Other Public or Private Practice, and Private Facility.
Master of Arts in Marriage and Family Therapy
Liberty University's Master of Arts in Marriage and Family Therapy curriculum provides a thorough background in individual and group counseling theories and techniques, as well as clinical practice. The program provides students with a strong understanding of counseling principles and strategies in preparation for licensure as Marriage and Family Therapists (MFTs). Emphasis is placed on the integration of faith into counseling practice and understanding the ethical, professional and legal issues in counseling. Four one-week intensives are required, as well as a three-credit-hour internship and a three-credit-hour practicum. Research your state's licensing requirements before applying.Potential Career Options: Mental Health Agency, Hospital Program, Ministry, Counseling Center, Public or Private Practice.
Master of Arts in Pastoral Counseling
As the world's largest evangelical university, Liberty University incorporates core Christian values into all of their degree offerings in order to provide all students a thorough academic and spiritually enriching program of study. Liberty Baptist Theological Seminary's Master of Arts in Pastoral Counseling program is well-suited for students looking to meet the requirements to serve as military chaplains for certain branches of the armed services. It may also assist students seeking professional licensure as a counselor, although it does not meet licensure requirements alone. This degree program prepares students to serve as staff servant-leaders involved in non-professional counseling of church members and others in a variety of ministry settings, including churches, rescue missions and shelters. Courses provide students with a strong understanding of biblical counseling principles and strategies in order to better meet the needs of others. Potential Career Options: Pastor and Ministry Worker
Master of Education: Guidance and Counseling
The Master of Education: Guidance and Counseling program features a strong research and theoretical base in human development while involving the APUS student in practical, real-life, school-based experiences. In addition, the degree plan follows the American School Counselor Association national model which advocates comprehensive, data-driven school counseling programs. Graduates of the program are prepared to promote the academic achievement, career planning, personal, and social development of school-aged youth. The program prepares individuals to advise and meet students' needs in collaboration with parents, teachers, and other school and community personnel in K-12 school settings. The degree adheres to the Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP) standards and is comprised of 12 online three credit hour core courses followed by a 6 credit hour internship (600 field hours)and a six credit hour practicum (100 field hours), both onsite, for a total of 48 credit hours. In addition, some courses contain assignments that are field based and require candidates to be in an instructional setting.