Online Masters in Counseling - Counseling Degrees Online

Overall, there are 68 different schools with CACREP accredited Online Master of Counseling degrees. View all online CACREP accredited programs here, where you will also find what makes a program CACREP accredited, as well as different courses and admissions standards you can expect.

When considering an Online Master’s in Counseling, you need to consider, at a minimum: the amount of time you will be able to commit, whether or not you have counseling work experience, your undergraduate degree, if you are going to consider a program specialization, and the length of time you are hoping to graduate.

Every program is different – we highly recommend speaking with multiple universities to help you gather all of the information you need to make a good decision.

Consider an online counseling program: Prepare to become the competent, compassionate counselor you were meant to be with Walden's CACREP-accredited MS in Clinical Mental Health Counseling program. Learn more.

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Programs Currently Accepting Applicants

Walden University : MS in Clinical Mental Health Counseling (CACREP Accredited, six specializations to choose from)

Online MA in Counseling Program at Northwestern University

Northwestern University : Online MA in Counseling (CACREP Accredited)

Master of Science in Marriage and Family Therapy Program at Northwestern University

Northwestern University : Master of Science in Marriage and Family Therapy (Complete your COAMFTE-accredited MFT online program in as few as 21 months. No GRE is required, but applicants must hold an undergraduate degree.)

Online MA in Counseling for Mental Health and Wellness Program at NYU Steinhardt

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)

Mid-America Christian University (MACU) : Master of Science (MS) in Counseling (100% Online, No GRE Required)

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.)

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The Online Master of Counseling degree is a growing degree that is moving to a 100% online counseling program. Every year, there are a number of different universities that are adding an online Master of Counseling into their distance education repertoire.

Consider the following specializations for your online Masters in Counseling:

Consider a Featured Online Counseling Program

School and Program Information	Online Program? Entry Requirements	Course Information
Walden University MS in Clinical Mental Health Counseling CACREP Accredited	✔ Online GRE scores not required	Prepare to become the competent, compassionate counselor you were meant to be with Walden's CACREP-accredited MS in Clinical Mental Health Counseling program.	Learn More
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
Northwestern University Master of Science in Marriage and Family Therapy COAMFTE Accredited	✔ Online GRE Not Required Bachelor's Required	Complete your COAMFTE-accredited MFT online program in as few as 21 months. No GRE is required, but applicants must hold an undergraduate degree.	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
Mid-America Christian University (MACU) Master of Science (MS) in Counseling Higher Learning Commission (HLC)	✔ Online 100% Online	Oklahoma’s largest MS in Counseling program, with emphases in addiction and substance abuse, applied behavioral science, clinical mental health counseling, and more!	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