Schools with Online Masters in Counseling

There are a wide variety of online counseling programs available, and figuring out which is best for you can be a daunting task. We have reviewed and summarized the top 40+ Master of Counseling Programs available. We reviewed their typical courses, their accreditation, and wrote a summary of the program.

You can use this list as a starting point for narrowing down which schools might be best for you. Remember, you need to talk to the admissions staff at the school to fully comprehend the program’s intricacies. Every program is different. Looking into multiple programs might serve you well in figuring out the differences, pro’s, and con’s.

Read on to view the entire list of schools with Online Master’s of Counseling programs.

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

Walden University : MS in School Counseling (CACREP Accredited)

Northwestern University : Online MA in Counseling (CACREP Accredited)

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 required.)

Grand Canyon University : Master's Degree in Counseling (CACREP Accredited)

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)

University of Denver : Master of Arts in School Counseling (CACREP Accredited)

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

We have reviewed some of the top online Master of Counseling programs and assembled the below list. For each school, which has at least one online Masters in Counseling program, you will find the following information:

• A comprehensive summary and write up of the program along with where you can learn more information.
• The School of Counseling for the university
• Specific program name
• If there is an online counseling program format
• Admissions notes on specific prerequisites for the program
• Length of the program
• Whether or not the program is CACREP or MPCAC accredited

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	Walden’s online CACREP-accredited MS in Clinical Mental Health Counseling program can help you become the competent, compassionate counselor you know you can be.	Learn More
Walden University MS in School Counseling CACREP Accredited	✔ Online GRE scores not required	CACREP-accredited program provides a solid foundation in school counseling theories, approaches, and best practices while enabling you to gain hands-on experience.	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 required.	Learn More
Grand Canyon University Master's Degree in Counseling CACREP Accredited	✔ Online	CACREP-accredited MS in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. Emphases: Marriage & Family Therapy, Christian Counseling, Childhood & Adolescence Disorders, & Trauma.	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
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
Mid-America Christian University (MACU) Master of Science (MS) in Counseling Higher Learning Commission (HLC)	✔ Online 100% Online	The largest MS in Counseling program in OK. Emphasis in addiction & substance abuse, applied behavioral science, clinical mental health counseling, and more!	Learn More

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Walden University - MS in Clinical Mental Health Counseling (CACREP Accredited)

Walden University - MS in School Counseling (CACREP Accredited)

Northwestern University - Online MA in Counseling (CACREP Accredited)

Northwestern University - Master of Science in Marriage and Family Therapy (COAMFTE Accredited)

Grand Canyon University - Master's Degree in Counseling (CACREP Accredited)

Liberty University - MA: Clinical Mental Health Counseling (CACREP Accredited)

National University - Master of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling (WSCUC Accredited)

University of Denver - Master of Arts in School Counseling (CACREP Accredited)

Mid-America Christian University (MACU) - Master of Science (MS) in Counseling (Higher Learning Commission (HLC) Accredited)