Counseling Program Specialties

There are many different types of counseling, from mental health and substance abuse, to family and marriage counseling. Here are some of the top counseling program specialty areas. Click one of the links for the full program review.

There are many different types of counseling degrees. In some cases (not all), undergraduate students tend to pursue a more general Bachelor's in Counseling, but keep in mind if you are seeking a Bachelor's degree in Counseling, there are specialties that you might consider if you know exactly what you want to do. Meanwhile, students seeking a Master's degree in Counseling have a better idea of the specialty they want to pursue, and there are numerous options. Review the list below to see which counseling specialty programs are available.

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Consider a sponsored online counseling program: [email protected] has a CACREP-accredited online Master of Arts in Counseling Program with accelerated, traditional, and part-time track options. GRE scores are not required. Click here for more information.

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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)

University of Denver

- Online MA in School Counseling ( Accredited)

Consider a Featured Online Counseling Program

School and Program Information	Online Program?	Entry Requirements	Course Information
Northwestern University Online MA in Counseling CACREP Accredited	✔ Online	GRE Scores Not Required	24 Courses (standard program for those with counseling experience) or 27 courses (bridge program, for those with no counseling experience).
NYU Steinhardt Online MA in Counseling for Mental Health and Wellness MPCAC Accredited	✔ Online	GRE scores are not required for admission.	Weekly live classes taught by distinguished NYU Steinhardt faculty.
University of Denver Online MA in School Counseling Designed to adhere to CACREP standards	✔ Online	GRE Scores Not Required	Learn from doctoral-level faculty in live classes and gain experience through mock counseling and in-field training.
Our Lady of the Lake University Online MA in Counseling Designed to adhere to CACREP standards	✔ Online	No GRE required.	Three specializations in Clinical Mental Health, Clinical Rehabilitation Counseling, or School Counseling.
University of Southern California Online Master of Education (ME) in School Counseling Can be completed in less than 2 years.	✔ Online	No GRE requirement	Classes led by USC Rossier faculty who are experts in school counseling, educational leadership and family therapy.
Vanderbilt University's Peabody College Online Master's with School Counseling Specialization SACSCOC Accredited	✔ Online	Bachelor's Required.	Live, online classes every week led by Vanderbilt faculty.