Degrees / Healthcare
Online AvailableCounseling
Master's · 2-3 years · Healthcare
$53,490
Median salary
18%
Much faster than average
2-3 years
Typical duration
6
Career paths
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Overview
A Master's in Counseling prepares students for licensure as professional counselors. With growing awareness of mental health needs, counselor employment is projected to grow 18% through 2033, far exceeding the national average.
Typical Curriculum
1 Counseling Theories
2 Group Counseling
3 Multicultural Counseling
4 Assessment & Testing
5 Ethics & Professional Issues
6 Crisis Intervention
7 Substance Abuse Counseling
8 Practicum & Internship (600+ hours)
Career Outcomes
Licensed Professional CounselorSchool CounselorMarriage & Family TherapistSubstance Abuse CounselorCareer CounselorClinical Mental Health Counselor
Top Schools for Counseling
1 University of Virginia
2 Ohio State University
3 University of North Carolina
4 University of Florida
5 University of Georgia
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