What degree does one need to be a counselor? What is a good online school?
June 4, 2010 by
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I have an MBA and am interested in a career change. I would like to be a counselor but don’t know what specific degree one needs. I am a Virginia resident but would like to find online degrees. Info is appreciated.
Consider Liberty University.
a counselor as in a therapist?
i would defer from online schools. i am in a grad program right now and i wouldnt recommend going to an online school. especially if youre going to become a counselor youre going to require a lot of people interaction, which is a key part of your job. getting that type of training over the internet is very difficult and might defer future employers.
usually to become a therapist MFT or LPC ….you’d need to go get your Masters. Most programs are a year of study and a year of unpaid internship.
I’ve heard good things about Liberty University online here’s more info:
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. $395 per credit hour ( based on full-time enrollment)
http://www.luonline.com -OR-
Capella University
School of Human Services
General Marriage and Family Therapy specialization, Harold Abel School of Psychology
Counseling Psychology specialization
This master’s in counseling psychology specialization offers a rigorous foundation of courses Counseling Psychology, a generally interventional approach to psychology that focuses on assessing and building on clients’ strengths. You will delve into such topics as counseling theory, individual and group counseling interventions, testing and assessment, research methods, and counseling diagnosis. 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 social service, health care, business, or educational settings. They also offer Harold Abel School of Psychology
Child and Adolescent Development specialization
Take advantage of this unique online opportunity to advance your skills and position yourself for leadership in organizations and professions serving children and adolescents. Capella offers the only master’s specialization in Child and Adolescent Development available from an online, regionally accredited university. The curriculum is designed to provide you with the knowledge, theory, and best practices needed to promote and support the development of children and adolescents. Courses cover such topics as prenatal, child, and adolescent development; familial, societal, and cultural influences; psychological and educational measurement theory; and research methodology. People likely to be interested in this specialization include professionals working in social services, health care, government, and education who wish to pursue leadership positions in organizations that serve children and adolescents.
http://www.capella.edu
I hope this helps good luck to you and your studies!