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.

Consider an online counseling program: Bachelor's holders can prepare to become a licensed professional counselor online. With no GRE scores required to apply, the 24 month online MA in Clinical Psychology from Pepperdine allows you to advance your career and be a catalyst of change. Learn more.

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Programs Currently Accepting Applicants

Master's in Clinical Psychology Program at Pepperdine University

Pepperdine University : Master's in Clinical Psychology (No GRE required)

Online MA in School Counseling Program at University of Denver

University of Denver : Online MA in School Counseling (No GRE required)

Online MA in Counseling and Guidance Program at NYU Steinhardt

NYU Steinhardt : Online MA in Counseling and Guidance (MPCAC Accredited)

Online Master of Education (ME) in School Counseling Program at University of Southern California

University of Southern California : Online Master of Education (ME) in School Counseling (No GRE required)

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Consider a Featured Online Counseling Program

School and Program Information	Online Program? Entry Requirements	Course Information
Pepperdine University Master's in Clinical Psychology Bachelor's Degree Required	✔ Online No GRE Required	Become a Licensed Professional Counselor Learn More
University of Denver Online MA in School Counseling Designed to adhere to CACREP standards	✔ Live, online classes No GRE Required	Taught by doctoral-level faculty Learn More
NYU Steinhardt Online MA in Counseling and Guidance MPCAC Accredited	✔ Online GRE scores are not required	Complete in as few as 18 months Learn More
University of Southern California Online Master of Education (ME) in School Counseling Prepares you for school counseling credential	✔ Live, online classes No GRE requirement	Curriculum developed by USC faculty Learn More
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. Learn More

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Online CACREP Accredited programs | Online MPCAC Accredited programs

Pepperdine University - Master's in Clinical Psychology (ABAI Accredited)

University of Denver - Online MA in School Counseling ( Accredited)

NYU Steinhardt - Online MA in Counseling and Guidance (MPCAC Accredited)

University of Southern California - Online Master of Education (ME) in School Counseling ( Accredited)

Still Looking for a Counseling Degree?

Here are some of the most popular online counseling programs. On each page you will find a detailed write-up of the program, specific courses, and schools that offer that program that are currently accepting applicants.