Universities such as Henderson State University, Harding University, and the University of Arkansas are leading colleges for counseling programs throughout the state, with the University of Arkansas offering classes at numerous campuses.
Prospective students that live in Fayetteville, Little Rock, Searcy or Arkadelphia have Universities right in their hometown which provides easy access to available accredited counseling programs. If you might be interested in pursuing specialty fields as part of your degree program, you might be pleased to discover that Arkansas offers specialty programs in three concentrations including Clinical Mental Health, School Counseling, and Rehabilitation Counseling.
Here are a few schools in Arkansas with CACREP-accredited counseling programs:- Arkansas State University: Ed.S. in Clinical Mental Health Counseling
- Harding University: M.S. in School Counseling M.S./Ed.S. in Clinical Mental Health Counseling
- Henderson State University: M.S. in Clinical Mental Health Counseling M.S.E. in School Counseling
- University of Arkansas - Fayetteville: M.S. in Clinical Mental Health Counseling M.S. in Rehabilitation Counseling M.S. in School Counseling Ph.D. in Counselor Education and Supervision
Consider a Featured Online Counseling Program
| School and Program Information | Online Program? Entry Requirements |
Course Information |
|---|---|---|
| Grand Canyon University
Master's Degree in Counseling
HLC and NASAC Accredited |
✔ 100% Online
Over 14 Specializations Available |
Affordable with No Out of State Tuition Learn More |
| Northwestern University
Master of Science in Marriage and Family Therapy
COAMFTE Accredited |
✔ Online
GRE Not Required Bachelor's Required |
The COAMFTE-accredited [email protected] is offered by The Family Institute at Northwestern University. Full-time students can complete the program in as few as 21 months. No GRE is required, but applicants must hold an undergraduate degree. Full and part-time tracks available. Learn More |
| Northwestern University
Online MA in Counseling
 CACREP Accredited |
✔ Online
GRE Not Required Bachelor's Required |
Prepare to pursue licensure in as few as 18 months Learn MoreFull-time, part-time, and accelerated track options available |
| Pepperdine University
Master of Arts in Clinical Psychology Degrees
LPC/MFT emphases available. |
✔ Online
No GRE Required. Bachelor's Degree Required. |
Choose your path at Pepperdine: pursue licensure as either an LMFT or LPC and serve diverse clients with our online master’s in clinical psychology. GRE scores are not required to apply, and you can earn your degree in as few as 27 months. Take the next step toward creating a positive social impact today. Learn More |
| NYU Steinhardt
Master of Arts in Counseling and Guidance: School and Bilingual School Counseling
 MPCAC Accredited |
✔ Online
Bachelor's required. GRE scores are not required. |
Prepare to become a school counselor with NYU Steinhardt’s online master’s in Counseling and Guidance program. The online MA degree gives you the knowledge and skills to pursue certification and employment in pre-K–12 schools nationwide in as few as 18 mos. Bachelor’s required: Learn more. GRE scores are not required. Learn More |
| Our Lady of the Lake University
Online Master of Arts in Counseling
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✔ Online
No GRE required. |
Help students navigate the emotional terrain of getting an education, empower people of all ages to overcome mental health hurdles, or support someone recovering from drug addiction as they obtain or maintain a job, with the Master of Arts in Counseling from OLLU. Learn More |
| University of West Alabama
Online Counseling and Psychology Degrees
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✔ Online
Multiple online counseling degree options |
Programs in experimental psychology, clinical mental health counseling, family counseling Learn More |
| Grand Canyon University
Master of Education in School Counseling
NASAC Accredited |
✔ Online
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At GCU, school-counselors-in-training candidates develop into more than school counselors, they grow into compassionate, servant leaders with strong ethics and morals to positively make a greater difference in communities and the lives of children. Learn More |
| The Chicago School of Professional Psychology
M.A. in Clinical Mental Health Counseling
CACREP Accredited |
✔ Online
Bachelor's Degree Required. |
This online CMHC program prepares students for a career offering mental health services in a variety of settings; helping diverse clients through issues such as depression, anxiety, grief, low self-esteem, stress, relationship difficulties, and suicidal impulses. Learn More |
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Online Counseling Programs in Arkansas
If you reside in Arkansas, you might be considering enrollment in an online counseling degree program. However, there may be factors to consider prior to enrolling in available programs, such as their current accreditation status. Accredited programs provide opportunities to obtain licensure after graduation and are required by the Arkansas State Committee for Counseling during the licensing process.
While there are not any accredited online counseling programs in Arkansas, there are four university locations that can be an excellent choice for people that are in need of convenience with their degree programs. Two of these programs are found at the University of Arkansas, one at the Little Rock campus and one at the Fayetteville campus.
Grand Canyon University - Master's Degree in Counseling (NASAC Accredited)
Northwestern University - Master of Science in Marriage and Family Therapy (COAMFTE Accredited)
Northwestern University - Online MA in Counseling (CACREP Accredited)
Pepperdine University - Master of Arts in Clinical Psychology Degrees
NYU Steinhardt - Master of Arts in Counseling and Guidance: School and Bilingual School Counseling
Our Lady of the Lake University - Online Master of Arts in Counseling (SACSCOC Accredited)
University of West Alabama - Online Counseling and Psychology Degrees (SACSCC Accredited)
Grand Canyon University - Master of Education in School Counseling (NASAC Accredited)
The Chicago School of Professional Psychology - M.A. in Clinical Mental Health CounselingCampus Based Counseling Programs in Arkansas
The University of Arkansas at Fayetteville offers concentrations in Clinical Mental Health, School Counseling and Rehabilitation Counseling. The University of Arkansas at Little Rock offers a Master’s in Counseling with a concentration in Rehabilitation Counseling. Henderson State University in Arkadelphia, Arkansas, offers a Master’s in Counseling Degree with concentrations in School Counseling and Clinical Mental Health Counseling.
Harding University in Searcy, Arkansas, offers concentrations in Clinical Mental Health and School Counseling. Different programs at these universities offer students flexible schedules whether attending part-time or full-time. These programs are all accredited and are accepting new applications in Arkansas. If interested in the licensure process, please contact the Arkansas Board of Examiners in Counseling for more information.
Arkansas Counseling Licensure: Arkansas Counseling Licensing Boards
Arkansas Counseling Licensure
Board of Examiners in Counseling
P.O. Box 70
Magnolia, AR 71754
870-901-7055
[email protected]
abec.statesolutions.us/
Licensure:
Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC)
Licensed Associate Counselor (LAC)
School Counseling Licensure
Department of Education Professional Licensure
Arch Ford Education Bldg.4
State Capitol Mall, Room 106B
Little Rock, AR 72201(501) 682-4342
http://dese.ade.arkansas.gov/divisions/educator%20effectiveness/educator-licensure
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Schools With Campus-Based CACREP Accredited Arkansas Counseling Degrees
CACREP (Council for Accreditation of Counseling & Related Educational Programs) is the top accrediting board for counseling programs. Below, you will find a list of all of the CACREP accredited counseling programs in Arkansas. Keep scrolling or jump to all programs for all programs or view online CACREP accredited counseling programs.
Arkansas State University
- CACREP Status: Accredited, 2 Year
- CACREP Accreditation Runs: 1/13/2018 to 10/31/2021
Harding University
- CACREP Status: Accredited, 8 Year
- CACREP Accreditation Runs: 7/9/2013 to 3/31/2023
- CACREP Status: Accredited, 8 Year
- CACREP Accreditation Runs: 7/9/2013 to 3/31/2023
Henderson State University
- CACREP Status: Accredited, 8 Year
- CACREP Accreditation Runs: 1/14/2016 to 10/31/2026
- CACREP Status: Accredited, 8 Year
- CACREP Accreditation Runs: 1/14/2016 to 10/31/2026
University of Arkansas - Fayetteville
- CACREP Status: Accredited, 8 Year (Re-Accreditation In-Process)
- CACREP Accreditation Runs: 7/4/2011 to 3/31/2021
- CACREP Status: Accredited, 8 Year (Re-Accreditation In-Process)
- CACREP Accreditation Runs: 7/1/2017 to 3/31/2021
- CACREP Status: Accredited, 8 Year (Re-Accreditation In-Process)
- CACREP Accreditation Runs: 5/1/1996 to 3/31/2021
- CACREP Status: Accredited, 8 Year (Re-Accreditation In-Process)
- CACREP Accreditation Runs: 5/1/1996 to 3/31/2021
University of Arkansas Little Rock
- CACREP Status: Accredited, 8 Year (Re-Accreditation In-Process)
- CACREP Accreditation Runs: 7/1/2017 to 10/31/2020
All Accredited Schools with Counseling Degrees in Arkansas
View all programs in Arkansas below, or jump to all Arkansas CACREP accredited counseling programs.Arkansas State University State University
- Ed.S. in Clinical Mental Health Counseling
Harding University Searcy
- M.S. in School Counseling
- M.S./Ed.S. in Clinical Mental Health Counseling
Henderson State University Arkadelphia
- M.S. in Clinical Mental Health Counseling
- M.S.E. in School Counseling
University of Arkansas Fayetteville
- Doctorate - School Counseling
University of Arkansas - Fayetteville Fayetteville
- M.S. in Clinical Mental Health Counseling
- M.S. in Rehabilitation Counseling
- M.S. in School Counseling
- Ph.D. in Counselor Education and Supervision
University of Arkansas Little Rock Little Rock
- M.A. in Rehabilitation Counseling
University of Central Arkansas Conway
- Bachelors - Substance Abuse and Addiction Counseling
