Top Counseling Degree Programs Top Counseling Degree Programs
A closer look at the top master’s and doctoral online degree programs.
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Turn Your Compassion Into Action With an Online Counseling Degree
Do you feel passionate about helping people navigate through their life challenges? Whether you want to work directly with clients or prepare future counselors, earning your online counseling degree from Walden can empower you to make a difference for individuals, families, and communities.
Our online counseling degree programs are designed to prepare you for the real world of practice through supportive faculty and innovative learning experiences. Explore student-centered programs in a number of specialized, in-demand counseling areas. Graduate from your program feeling inspired and ready to create positive change—for yourself and for others.
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PhD in Counselor Education and Supervision
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MS Dual Degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling and School Counseling
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MS in Clinical Mental Health Counseling
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MS in School Counseling
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Individual Courses
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PhD in Counselor Education and Supervision
Addiction Counseling
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PhD in Counselor Education and Supervision
Clinical Mental Health Counseling
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PhD in Counselor Education and Supervision
General Program
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Experience Immersive Learning
Our programs feature cutting-edge technologies, including Theravue simulation software, to help you practice and develop skills.
Expand Your Options
Our programs feature cutting-edge technologies, includChoose from online degrees in counseling at master’s and doctoral levels, and tailor your studies with specialization options.ing Theravue simulation software, to help you practice and develop skills.
Broaden Your Perspective
Gain confidence working with different populations through curriculum that emphasizes diversity, equity, and inclusion.
Get 1:1 Faculty Support
Receive one-on-one guidance and support from faculty who want to see you succeed throughout your online counseling program.
An Accredited University
Quality matters—especially when it comes to your education. Walden is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission and committed to maintaining the highest standards of excellence.
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DISCLOSURES
Note on Licensures
MS in Clinical Mental Health Counseling:
Walden University’s MS in Clinical Mental Health Counseling program is 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. The MS in Clinical Mental Health Counseling 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. For more information about licensure, students should visit the National Board for Certified Counselors at www.nbcc.org/stateboardmap, the American Association of State Counseling Boards at www.aascb.org, and contact the appropriate licensing body. International students are encouraged to identify and contact their appropriate licensing body. Learn more about professional licensure.
MS in School Counseling:
The MS in School Counseling program is 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 may also be a requirement to become licensed or certified as a school counselor in some states. In addition, some states require school counselors to have an existing teaching license or certification, and teaching experience, in order to be eligible for a school counseling certification/license. Learn more about professional licensure. Further, many states require school counseling programs to be approved in at least one state, either their own or another state. The MS in School Counseling program is approved by the states of Minnesota and Ohio, and while this approval is accepted by the majority of states which require state approval, it may not be accepted by all states.
PhD in Counselor Education and Supervision:
Walden University’s PhD in Counselor Education and Supervision program is 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). The PhD in Counselor Education and Supervision is not a licensure program and does not prepare an individual to become a licensed counseling professional.