In a state that has always been so driven by industry, Michigan residents value the use of great counselors. Counselors are there to lend a helping hand to those in need of emotional support. Specialized techniques and treatments are used by counselors to guide clients into a better way of thinking and way of life overall.
There are multiple on-campus counseling programs in Michigan. You may also consider an Online counseling program that is currently accepting applicants for their counseling program.
Here are a few schools in Michigan with CACREP-accredited counseling programs:- Andrews University: M.A. in Clinical Mental Health Counseling M.A. in School Counseling
- Eastern Michigan University: M.A. in Clinical Mental Health Counseling M.A. in School Counseling M.A. in Student Affairs and College Counseling
- Michigan State University: M.A. in Rehabilitation Counseling Ph.D. in Counselor Education and Supervision
- Oakland University: M.A. in Clinical Mental Health Counseling M.A. in School Counseling
Consider a Featured Online Counseling Program
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Counseling Programs Currently Accepting Applicants
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| School and Program Information | Online Program? Entry Requirements |
Course Information |
|---|---|---|
| Walden University
MS in School Counseling
 CACREP Accredited |
✔ Online
GRE scores not required |
School counselors help students overcome obstacles and shape successful futures. Walden’s online MS in School Counseling program will give you a solid foundation in school counseling theories, approaches, and best practices while enabling you to gain hands-on experience. Learn More |
| Walden University
MS Dual Degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling and School Counseling
CACREP Accredited |
✔ Online
GRE scores not required |
The counseling field is in need of qualified, compassionate professionals like you to meet the demand for services. In Walden's clinical mental health counseling and school counseling dual degree program, you’ll gain the insights and hands-on training to positively impact the lives of children, adults, and families. Learn More |
| Walden University
MS in Clinical Mental Health Counseling
CACREP Accredited |
✔ Online
GRE scores not required |
Mental health counselors play a valuable role in helping people cope with life’s challenges. Walden’s online MS in Clinical Mental Health Counseling program can help you become the competent, compassionate counselor you know you can be. Learn More |
| Liberty University
MA: Clinical Mental Health Counseling (CACREP Accredited)
CACREP Accredited |
✔ Online
Online with required intensives |
Our CACREP-accredited master’s in counseling degree online can help you become an ethical, well-trained mental health counselor with the knowledge, values, and skills you need to empower others to make positive changes in their lives. Online and on campus. Training Champions for Christ since 1971. Learn More |
| Grand Canyon University
Master's Degree in Counseling
HLC and NASAC Accredited |
✔ 100% Online
Over 14 Specializations Available |
Affordable with No Out of State Tuition Learn More |
| Liberty University
MED: School Counseling
CACREP Accredited |
✔ Online
Online with required intensives |
Liberty University’s CACREP-accredited Master of Education (M.Ed.) in School Counseling can help equip you to work as a school counselor in Christian, public, and private schools. Online and on campus. Training Champions for Christ since 1971. Learn More |
| Liberty University
MA: Marriage and Family Therapy
SACSCOC |
✔ Online
Online with required intensives |
A Liberty University marriage and family therapy master’s program online can prepare you to help individuals, couples, and families find healing through counseling. Online and on campus. Training Champions for Christ since 1971. Learn More |
| Northwestern University
Online MA in Counseling
CACREP Accredited |
✔ Online
GRE Not Required Bachelor's Required |
Prepare to pursue licensure in as few as 18 months Learn MoreFull-time, part-time, and accelerated track options available |
| Capella University
Counseling & Therapy
CACREP Accredited |
✔ Online
GRE Not Required |
Offering master’s degree programs in clinical mental health counseling and school counseling. Doctoral degree program available in counselor education & supervision. No GRE required. Learn More |
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Snapshot: Online CACREP Accredited Programs
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Walden University
MS in Clinical Mental Health Counseling
Mental health counselors play a valuable role in helping people cope with life’s challenges. Walden’s online MS in Clinical Mental Health Counseling program can help you become the competent, compassionate counselor you know you can be. Click for admissions info.
CACREP Accredited
✔ Online
☰ For detailed degree information, view the guides to:
Online CACREP Accredited programs | Online MPCAC Accredited programs
Online CACREP Accredited programs | Online MPCAC Accredited programs
Counseling Programs in Michigan
With programs reaching from bachelor's to doctorate's, Michigan provides sufficient resources for those seeking this type of career. Those seeking reputable universities for their degree program should check out colleges in Detroit and Rochester.
These popular college towns provide excellent instructors and reliable degree programs including rigorous in class and in the field training.
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Walden University - MS in School Counseling (CACREP Accredited)
Walden University - MS in Clinical Mental Health Counseling (CACREP Accredited)
Liberty University - MA: Clinical Mental Health Counseling (CACREP Accredited) (CACREP Accredited)
Grand Canyon University - Master's Degree in Counseling (NASAC Accredited)
Liberty University - MED: School Counseling (CACREP and NCATE through CAEP Accredited)
Liberty University - MA: Marriage and Family Therapy (SACSCOC Accredited)
Northwestern University - Online MA in Counseling (CACREP Accredited)
Capella University - Counseling & Therapy (CACREP Accredited)
Standing face to face to the northern country of Canada, Michigan has always been a place where industry found its home. Its history of revolutionary design and manufacturing has given this state a high regard in the professional community. With a population of 9.8 million, Michigan holds its place in the top ten most populous states.
Michigan Counseling Degrees
- 30 different counseling degrees in Michigan
- There are 23 different Master’s of Counseling degrees in Michigan, making it the most popular degree program in the state
- According to the BLS, average salary for Michigan professional counselors is around $36,510 per year
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Schools With Campus-Based CACREP Accredited Michigan Counseling Degrees
CACREP (Council for Accreditation of Counseling & Related Educational Programs) is the top accrediting board for counseling programs. Below, you will find a list of all of the CACREP accredited counseling programs in Michigan. Keep scrolling or jump to all programs for all programs or view online CACREP accredited counseling programs.
Andrews University
⚐ Berrien Springs
M.A. in Clinical Mental Health Counseling
CACREP Accredited
- CACREP Status: Accredited, 8 Year (Re-Accreditation In-Process)
- CACREP Accreditation Runs: 1/15/2012 to 10/31/2020
M.A. in School Counseling
CACREP Accredited
- CACREP Status: Accredited, 8 Year (Re-Accreditation In-Process)
- CACREP Accreditation Runs: 9/1/1988 to 10/31/2020
Eastern Michigan University
⚐ Ypsilanti
M.A. in Clinical Mental Health Counseling
CACREP Accredited
- CACREP Status: Accredited, 8 Year
- CACREP Accreditation Runs: 1/15/2012 to 10/31/2021
M.A. in School Counseling
CACREP Accredited
- CACREP Status: Accredited, 8 Year
- CACREP Accreditation Runs: 10/1/1996 to 10/31/2021
M.A. in Student Affairs and College Counseling
CACREP Accredited
- CACREP Status: Accredited, 8 Year
- CACREP Accreditation Runs: 9/1/2000 to 10/31/2021
Michigan State University
⚐ East Lansing
M.A. in Rehabilitation Counseling
CACREP Accredited
- CACREP Status: Accredited, 8 Year
- CACREP Accreditation Runs: 7/1/2017 to 10/31/2021
Ph.D. in Counselor Education and Supervision
CACREP Accredited
- CACREP Status: Accredited, 8 Year
- CACREP Accreditation Runs: 1/13/2016 to 10/31/2021
Oakland University
⚐ Rochester
M.A. in Clinical Mental Health Counseling
CACREP Accredited
- CACREP Status: Accredited, 2 Year
- CACREP Accreditation Runs: 7/19/2017 to 3/31/2021
M.A. in School Counseling
CACREP Accredited
- CACREP Status: Accredited, 2 Year
- CACREP Accreditation Runs: 5/1/1993 to 3/31/2021
Ph.D. in Counselor Education and Supervision
CACREP Accredited
- CACREP Status: Accredited, 2 Year
- CACREP Accreditation Runs: 1/19/2006 to 3/31/2021
Spring Arbor University
⚐ Spring Arbor
M.A. in Clinical Mental Health Counseling
CACREP Accredited
- CACREP Status: Accredited, 8 Year
- CACREP Accreditation Runs: 1/7/2015 to 10/31/2024
M.A. in School Counseling
CACREP Accredited
- CACREP Status: Accredited, 8 Year
- CACREP Accreditation Runs: 1/7/2015 to 10/31/2024
University of Detroit Mercy
⚐ Detroit
M.A. in Addiction Counseling
CACREP Accredited
- CACREP Status: Accredited, 8 Year
- CACREP Accreditation Runs: 7/5/2015 to 10/31/2024
M.A. in Clinical Mental Health Counseling
CACREP Accredited
- CACREP Status: Accredited, 8 Year
- CACREP Accreditation Runs: 7/5/2015 to 10/31/2024
M.A. in School Counseling
CACREP Accredited
- CACREP Status: Accredited, 8 Year
- CACREP Accreditation Runs: 9/1/1999 to 10/31/2024
Wayne State University
⚐ Detroit
Ed.D./Ph.D. in Counselor Education and Supervision
CACREP Accredited
- CACREP Status: Accredited, 8 Year
- CACREP Accreditation Runs: 5/1/1993 to 10/31/2023
M.A. in Clinical Mental Health Counseling
CACREP Accredited
- CACREP Status: Accredited, 8 Year
- CACREP Accreditation Runs: 1/13/2016 to 10/31/2023
M.A. in Rehabilitation Counseling
CACREP Accredited
- CACREP Status: Accredited, 8 Year
- CACREP Accreditation Runs: 7/1/2017 to 10/31/2023
M.A. in School Counseling
CACREP Accredited
- CACREP Status: Accredited, 8 Year
- CACREP Accreditation Runs: 5/1/1993 to 10/31/2023
Western Michigan University
⚐ Kalamazoo
M.A. in Clinical Mental Health Counseling
CACREP Accredited
- CACREP Status: Accredited, 8 Year
- CACREP Accreditation Runs: 7/5/2015 to 10/31/2022
M.A. in Marriage, Couple and Family Counseling
CACREP Accredited
- CACREP Status: Accredited, 8 Year
- CACREP Accreditation Runs: 7/5/2015 to 10/31/2022
M.A. in Rehabilitation Counseling
CACREP Accredited
- CACREP Status: Accredited, 8 Year
- CACREP Accreditation Runs: 7/1/2017 to 10/31/2025
M.A. in School Counseling
CACREP Accredited
- CACREP Status: Accredited, 8 Year
- CACREP Accreditation Runs: 4/1/1982 to 10/31/2022
M.A. in Student Affairs and College Counseling
CACREP Accredited
- CACREP Status: Accredited, 8 Year
- CACREP Accreditation Runs: 4/1/1982 to 10/31/2022
Ph.D. in Counselor Education and Supervision
CACREP Accredited
- CACREP Status: Accredited, 8 Year
- CACREP Accreditation Runs: 4/1/1982 to 10/31/2022
All Accredited Schools with Counseling Degrees in Michigan
View all programs in Michigan below, or jump to all Michigan CACREP accredited counseling programs.Andrews University Berrien Springs
- Doctorate - Counseling Psychology
- M.A. in Clinical Mental Health Counseling
- M.A. in School Counseling
Eastern Michigan University Ypsilanti
- M.A. in Clinical Mental Health Counseling
- M.A. in School Counseling
- M.A. in Student Affairs and College Counseling
Michigan State University East Lansing
- M.A. in Rehabilitation Counseling
- Ph.D. in Counselor Education and Supervision
Oakland University Rochester Hills
- Doctorate - School Counseling
- M.A. in Clinical Mental Health Counseling
- M.A. in School Counseling
- Ph.D. in Counselor Education and Supervision
Rochester College Rochester Hills
- Bachelors - Counseling Psychology
Spring Arbor University Spring Arbor
- M.A. in Clinical Mental Health Counseling
- M.A. in School Counseling
University of Detroit Mercy Detroit
- Bachelors - Substance Abuse and Addiction Counseling
- M.A. in Addiction Counseling
- M.A. in Clinical Mental Health Counseling
- M.A. in School Counseling
Wayne State University Detroit
- Doctorate - School Counseling
- Ed.D./Ph.D. in Counselor Education and Supervision
- M.A. in Clinical Mental Health Counseling
- M.A. in Rehabilitation Counseling
- M.A. in School Counseling
Western Michigan University Kalamazoo
- Doctorate - Counseling Psychology
- Doctorate - School Counseling
- M.A. in Clinical Mental Health Counseling
- M.A. in Marriage, Couple and Family Counseling
- M.A. in Rehabilitation Counseling
- M.A. in School Counseling
- M.A. in Student Affairs and College Counseling
- Ph.D. in Counselor Education and Supervision
