Online Masters in Counseling

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.

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Programs That May Be Currently Accepting Applicants

Northwestern University

- Online MA in Counseling (CACREP Accredited)

Our Lady of the Lake University

- Online MA in Counseling (SACSCC Accredited)

NYU Steinhardt

- Online MA in Counseling and Guidance (MPCAC Accredited)

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:

Top Masters in Counseling Programs

Masters in Counseling
Online Masters in Counseling
Schools with an Online Master of Counseling
Online Master of Arts in Counseling
By Program Specialization:
Online Masters in Counseling Psychology
Masters in Mental Health Counseling
Masters in School Counseling
Online Masters in School Counseling
By Accreditation:
CACREP Accredited Masters Programs
Online MPCAC Accredited Programs

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)
New York University Online Master of Arts 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	No GRE required.	Learn from doctoral-level faculty in live classes and gain experience through mock counseling and in-field training.
Vanderbilt University Online Master's with School Counseling Specialization SACSCOC Accredited	Online	Bachelor's Required	Live, online classes every week led by Vanderbilt faculty
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.