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.

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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Mental Health Counseling Licensure at Bellevue University

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 Counseling and Guidance Program at NYU Steinhardt

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

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

NYU Steinhardt : Online MA in Counseling for Mental Health and Wellness (MPCAC accredited, GRE not required)

Online MA in Counseling Program at Our Lady of the Lake University

Our Lady of the Lake University : Online MA in Counseling (No entrance exam required to apply)

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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:

Top Masters in Counseling Programs

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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☰ For detailed degree information, view the guides to:
Online CACREP Accredited programs | Online MPCAC Accredited programs

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

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

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

Our Lady of the Lake University - Online MA in Counseling (SACSCC Accredited)

List of Programs

Pepperdine University 🗹 Online

Master's in Clinical Psychology

ABAI Accredited

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NYU Steinhardt 🗹 Online 🗗 Masters

Online MA in Counseling and Guidance

MPCAC Accredited

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NYU Steinhardt 🗹 Online 🗗 Masters

Online MA in Counseling for Mental Health and Wellness

MPCAC Accredited

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Our Lady of the Lake University 🗹 Online 🗗 Masters

Online MA in Counseling

SACSCC Accredited

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Bellevue University 🗹 Online

Master of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling

CACREP Accredited

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University of New Haven 🗹 Online

Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling

NEASC Accredited

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Northcentral University 🗹 Online Courses Start Weekly

Social and Behavioral Sciences

COAMFTE Accredited

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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.