Schools with Online Masters in Counseling

There are a wide variety of online counseling programs available, and figuring out which is best for you can be a daunting task. We have reviewed and summarized the top 40+ Master of Counseling Programs available. We reviewed their typical courses, their accreditation, and wrote a summary of the program.

You can use this list as a starting point for narrowing down which schools might be best for you. Remember, you need to talk to the admissions staff at the school to fully comprehend the program’s intricacies. Every program is different. Looking into multiple programs might serve you well in figuring out the differences, pro’s, and con’s.

Read on to view the entire list of schools with Online Master’s of Counseling programs.

Northwestern University : Online MA in Counseling (CACREP Accredited)

NYU Steinhardt : Online MA in Counseling for Mental Health and Wellness (Prepare to pursue licensure with NYU Steinhardt’s MPCAC-accredited online counseling master’s. As few as 21 mos. to complete. GRE not req.)

Liberty University : MA: Clinical Mental Health Counseling (Online with required intensives)

National University : Master of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling (Accredited. No GRE. Scholarships Available)

University of Denver : Master of Arts in School Counseling (CACREP Accredited)

The Chicago School : M.A. in Clinical Mental Health Counseling (Online Programs. CACREP Accredited.)

Pepperdine University : Master’s Clinical Psychology (Licensed Professional Counselor) (No GRE required)

Southern New Hampshire University (SNHU) : Online Psychology Degrees (Bachelors and Masters. Flexible. Affordable. And achievable.)

Sacred Heart University : Online MA in Clinical Mental Health Counseling (Online program, developed with foundational CACREP standards.)

We have reviewed some of the top online Master of Counseling programs and assembled the below list. For each school, which has at least one online Masters in Counseling program, you will find the following information:

• A comprehensive summary and write up of the program along with where you can learn more information.
• The School of Counseling for the university
• Specific program name
• If there is an online counseling program format
• Admissions notes on specific prerequisites for the program
• Length of the program
• Whether or not the program is CACREP or MPCAC accredited

School and Program Information	Online Program? Entry Requirements	Course Information
Northwestern University Online MA in Counseling CACREP Accredited	✔ Online GRE Not Required Bachelor's Required	CACREP-accredited online Master of Arts in Counseling from The Family Institute at Northwestern University. Prepare to pursue licensure in as few as 18 months.	Learn More
NYU Steinhardt Online MA in Counseling for Mental Health and Wellness MPCAC Accredited	✔ Online GRE not required; Bachelor’s degree and minimum 2.5 GPA required	Prepare to pursue licensure with NYU Steinhardt’s MPCAC-accredited online counseling master’s. As few as 21 mos. to complete. GRE not req.	Learn More
Liberty University MA: Clinical Mental Health Counseling CACREP Accredited	✔ Online Online with required intensives	Our CACREP-accredited online master’s in counseling helps you become a skilled mental health counselor ready to empower others for positive change.	Learn More
National University Master of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling WSCUC Accredited	✔ Online GRE Scores Not Required	Focused on training highly skilled counselors to provide impactful and culturally sensitive mental health services in their communities.	Learn More
University of Denver Master of Arts in School Counseling CACREP Accredited	✔ Online No GRE Required; Minimum GPA 2.5 Required	With no GRE required, earn your CACREP-accredited Master's in School Counseling online in as few as 24 months from the University of Denver.	Learn More
The Chicago School M.A. in Clinical Mental Health Counseling CACREP Accredited	✔ Online Bachelor's Degree Required.	This online, CACREP-accredited CMHC program prepares students for a career offering mental health services in a variety of settings.	Learn More
Pepperdine University Master’s Clinical Psychology (Licensed Professional Counselor)	✔ Online No GRE Required Bachelor's Degree Required	Renowned in California, Pepperdine prepares students to become licensed professional counselors in 19 states. No GRE is req. Complete in 27 mos.	Learn More
Southern New Hampshire University (SNHU) Online Psychology Degrees Bachelors and Masters NECHE Accredited	✔ Online No application fee or GRE/GMAT scores required	With our unique programs - from child and adolescent development to forensic psychology - you'll be prepared for a wide variety of careers.	Learn More
Sacred Heart University Online MA in Clinical Mental Health Counseling	✔ Online Ask representative	The CMHC degree is CACREP accredited and is ideal for individuals seeking a career as a professional counselor.	Learn More

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Northwestern University - Online MA in Counseling (CACREP Accredited)

NYU Steinhardt - Online MA in Counseling for Mental Health and Wellness (MPCAC Accredited)

Liberty University - MA: Clinical Mental Health Counseling (CACREP Accredited)

National University - Master of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling (WSCUC Accredited)

University of Denver - Master of Arts in School Counseling (CACREP Accredited)

The Chicago School - M.A. in Clinical Mental Health Counseling (CACREP Accredited)

Pepperdine University - Master’s Clinical Psychology (Licensed Professional Counselor) (ABAI Accredited)

Southern New Hampshire University (SNHU) - Online Psychology Degrees (NECHE Accredited)

Sacred Heart University - Online MA in Clinical Mental Health Counseling (NECHE Accredited)