online counseling degrees

Discussion in 'Nursing and medical-related degrees' started by JH50, Feb 18, 2006.

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  1. JH50

    JH50 Member

    I have recently become interested in pursuing a Masters in counseling. What options exist and how does it work with state licensing and such. I had planned on pursuing a Masters in Criminal Justice, but after much soul searching and deliberation, I have realized that this is not a path I want to follow. I am currently in law enforcement and am looking for a degree that will start me on a new career path when I am eligible for retirement (a mere 12 years away :). ) Any help regarding this subject would be much appreciated. Thanks!
     
  2. Longwaytogo

    Longwaytogo New Member

    Welcome, fellow traveler!

    I gather that your Bachelor's is in Criminal Justice? Well, here's what I've gleaned about general admissions criteria for a Masters in Counseling: a Bachelor's degree is mandatory, but does not have to be in Psychology (so they say!). What they do stress is this:

    it's best to offer a decent GPA, good score on the GRE, and if your undergraduate degree doesn't include a "research statistics in psychology" course and "psychology research methods" course sequence, then, at best, you will need to do some "bridge courses" in graduate school. At the worst, assuming all other hurdles are cleared, you'd have to take these two undergraduate courses to meet graduate school admissions requirements.

    I think you should start by checking your state's Licensed Professional Counsellor requirements. Some states, like mine, require a Masters of 60 hours (more than many degrees are offering).

    Best of luck to you.
     
  3. Ted Heiks

    Ted Heiks Moderator and Distinguished Senior Member

    MASTER'S DEGREES IN COUNSELING

    Argosy University www.argosyu.edu
    Athabasca University www.athabascau.ca (BG15, 98)
    Capella University www.capella.edu (BG15, 156)
    City University www.cityu.edu (BG15, 105)
    Goddard College www.goddard.edu (BG15, 160)
    Gonzaga University www.gonzaga.edu (BGDL, 243)
    Liberty University www.liberty.edu (BG15, 162)
    Monash University www.monash.edu.au (BG15, 122)
    Northern Arizona University www.nau.edu (PGDLP, 168)
    Nova Southeastern University www.nova.edu (BG15, 165)
    Pacifica Graduate Institute www.pacifica.edu (BG15, 167)
    Prescott College www.prescott.edu (BG15, 167)
    Regent University www.regent.edu (BG15, 128)
    Seton Hall University www.setonworldwide.net (BG15, 171)
    Southwest Assemblies of God University www.sagu.edu (BG15, 173)
    University of South Africa www.unisa.ac.za (BG15, 144)
    Southern Christian University www.southernchristian.edu (MT, 186)
    Stephens College www.stephens.edu (MT, 195)
    University of West Alabama www.uwa.edu
     

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