Page 2 of 9, 131 Master Programs in Counseling in North America for 2024

Prepare to become a school or clinical mental health counselor as you learn when and where it's best for your schedule. Winthrop University now offers an M.Ed. in Counseling and Development online. Courses are structured to be a small cohort model with substantial interaction from experienced faculty. Over the course of two years, two practicums, and two internships, you'll gain the education and experience you need to attain licensing and work as a counselor in the specialty you choose.

The University of West Alabama's online Master of Science in Guidance and Counseling will teach you first-hand how to offer advocacy, assessment, evaluation and a range of counseling services to students. Designed for working professionals, the program is perfect for those looking to advance their career.

The University of West Alabama's online Master of Science in Experimental Psychology will prepare you to adopt critical thinking skills, search methods, qualitative and quantitative analysis as you move toward your degree. As a result, you'll move forward in your career and prepare for advanced study.

The University of West Alabama's online Master of Science in Adult Continuing Education: Counseling and Psychology will prepare you to approach a broad range of approaches in therapy. From group counseling to health therapy you'll be prepared to advance your career in the field with a wide-ranging skill set.

The M.A. in Counseling/Education Specialist (Ed.S.) in Professional Counseling prepares students to promote optimal human development and empower clients to solve personal, interpersonal, career, and other mental health problems, using a wellness model to diagnose, counsel, and implement treatment for these clients.

The M.Ed. in Counselor Education with a concentration in school counseling is a 60-credit-hour program designed to prepare counselors for elementary, middle and high schools. The school counseling concentration leads to school counseling licensure and preparation for advanced graduate work at the post-master’s level. The program requires a minimum of two years of study to complete.

The M.Ed. in Counselor Education with a concentration in college counseling and student affairs is a 60-credit-hour program designed to prepare counselors for higher education and community agencies throughout Virginia and the nation. The college counseling and student affairs concentration provides students with the specialized knowledge and skills necessary for employment as student affairs professionals in higher education settings.

The Lakeland University master of arts in counseling (MAC) degree is designed with the working professional in mind; so students can complete their degree at a pace that fits their careers and personal schedules. The MAC program offers opportunities for intellectual, moral, and spiritual growth.  Non-degree-seeking status is also available for those wishing to strengthen an existing major, develop a new area of interest, or complete professional requirements.

Our Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling employs a cohort model that collaborates with students in safe learning spaces. You’ll use your knowledge, skill and creativity to develop a place in mental health that’s in line with your professional interests and goals.

American International Theism University has something for everyone. Now with our Accelerated Degree Programs, you can complete your Master’s or Doctorate Degrees in up to three years. Each course offers six credit hours and lasts for six weeks. Let your hard work and dedication pay off by achieving your degree in half the time. Enrollment is open, and students may begin the program at any time. All courses take place in classrooms, with a faculty member that provides one-to-one mentoring. Students also have free access to our comprehensive Study Tactics and Resources Center, which offers links to subject-related websites, libraries, articles, and research assistance.

Our master's degree in counseling is a two-year plus two-summer program, with specializations in clinical mental health and school counseling. The NSU counseling program leads to a master’s of science in education degree, preparing you for K-12 school or clinical mental health counseling certification/licensure. Our program is accredited by the Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP).

The Master of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling degree prepares individuals for careers in professional counseling settings such as behavioral and mental health agencies, hospitals and clinics, human service agencies, college and university counseling centers, and residential treatment facilities.

The Master of Education degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling prepares students for employment as counselors in community-based human service agencies (e.g., substance abuse facilities, mental health centers, child and family service agencies) and private counseling facilities.

This degree seeks to Prepare students to ethically counsel individuals, couples, and families from a systemic perspective; Equip students with self-awareness, global-awareness, and spiritual-awareness in order to prepare them to become effective clinicians; prepare students to read, interpret, and conduct empirically based research; and provide students with an adequate understanding of various aspects of the mental health field including various levels of care.

The M.S. in Counseling in Clinical Mental Health Counseling (CMHC) is an online counseling degree program that embraces the Catholic-Christian vision and educates in the core dispositions established by industry standards. Students acquire the necessary counseling knowledge and skills to engage in communities as effective community leaders and social justice advocates.