- Corban University: M.A. in Clinical Mental Health Counseling
- George Fox University: M.A. in Clinical Mental Health Counseling M.A. in Marriage, Couple and Family Counseling M.A. in School Counseling
- Lewis & Clark College: M.A./M.S. in Clinical Mental Health Counseling
- Northwest Christian University: M.A. in Clinical Mental Health Counseling
- Oregon State University: M. Coun. in Clinical Mental Health Counseling M. Coun. 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
Bachelor's Degree in Counseling
HLC Accredited |
✔ 100% Online
Affordable with No Out of State Tuition |
Programs include BS in Counseling with an Emphasis in Addiction, Chemical Dependency, and Substance Abuse; BS in Psychology; and BS in Behavioral Health Science. Learn More |
| 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 MFT@Northwestern 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 |
| Capella University
Counseling & Therapy
 CACREP Accredited |
✔ Online
GRE Not Required |
Offering Master's in Clinical Mental Health Counseling and School Counseling; and Advanced Studies in Human Behavior and Counselor Education and Supervision (PhD). 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
Online MA in Counseling for Mental Health and Wellness
 MPCAC Accredited |
✔ Online
GRE not required; Bachelor’s degree and minimum 2.5 GPA required |
As few as 21 months to complete Learn More |
| Pepperdine University
Master’s Clinical Psychology (Licensed Professional Counselor)
|
✔ Online
No GRE Required Bachelor's Degree Required |
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 |
| Our Lady of the Lake University
Online Master of Arts in Counseling
|
✔ 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 |
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Snapshot: Online CACREP Accredited Programs
Online CACREP Accredited programs | Online MPCAC Accredited programs
Master’s in Counseling in Oregon: Program Overview
There are many CACREP-accredited universities in Oregon that offer master’s degrees in counseling. Portland State University has a graduate counseling program with concentrations in Clinical Mental Health, Clinical Rehabilitation, Marriage and Family Counseling, and School Counseling.
Western Seminary offers a master’s with a specialty in Clinical Mental Health Counseling, and Lewis and Clark College offers Master of Arts (MA) / Master of Science (MS) in Professional Mental Health. Western Oregon University, located in Monmouth, has a concentration in Rehabilitation Counseling, and Southern Oregon University of Ashland has a concentration in Clinical Mental Health Counseling.
Oregon State University Graduate Online Counseling Degrees
While traditional campus programs are a great way to earn a master’s in counseling, the state of Oregon also offers online options, such as at Oregon State University.
Oregon State University’s online Master of Counseling (MCoun) in Clinical Mental Health Counseling and in School Counseling are hybrid degree programs suitable for students in need of great flexibility with their education. Both programs include a majority of online classes that are supplemented with weekend experiences on campus on two Fridays and Saturdays each quarter. The Clinical Mental Health Counseling program is 90 credit hours, while the School Counseling program is 75 credit hours.
When you seek an online Master of Counseling program for your degree, ideally you should choose a program that’s been proven reliable and that has all of the necessary courses and clinical requirements for state licensing through CACREP accreditation. Oregon State University’s Master of Counseling program has been continuously reviewed and maintained accreditation for students pursuing licensure after graduation. As you move forward, you should stay up to date with licensing requirements in your state, as well as the accreditation of programs within your area.
Grand Canyon University - Bachelor's Degree in Counseling (HLC Accredited)
Grand Canyon University - Master's Degree in Counseling (NASAC Accredited)
Northwestern University - Master of Science in Marriage and Family Therapy (COAMFTE Accredited)
Capella University - Counseling & Therapy (CACREP Accredited)
Northwestern University - Online MA in Counseling (CACREP Accredited)
Pepperdine University - Master of Arts in Clinical Psychology Degrees
NYU Steinhardt - Online MA in Counseling for Mental Health and Wellness (MPCAC Accredited)
Our Lady of the Lake University - Online Master of Arts in Counseling (SACSCOC Accredited)
Other Options in Oregon
There are also other options for a master’s in counseling in Oregon. Salem is home to a small Christian college named Corban University. At Corban, students can earn an MA in Clinical Mental Health Counseling.
Northwestern Christian University, located in Eugene, offers an MA with a concentrations in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. Georgia Fox University, in Brooks, provides students with the opportunity to specialize in Clinical Mental Health, School Counseling, and Marriage and Family Therapy.
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.Oregon Counseling Licensure: Oregon Counseling Licensing Boards
Oregon Counseling Licensure
Board of Licensed Professional Counselors and Therapists
3218 Pringle Road, SE, Suite 250
Salem, OR 97302-6312
(503) 378-5499
[email protected]
www.oregon.gov/oblpct
School Counseling Licensure
Teaching Standards and Practices Commission
465 Commercial St. NE
Salem, OR 97301
(503) 378-3586
www.tspc.state.or.us
Counseling Careers and Licensure in Oregon
Oregon is one of the highest paying states for mental health counselors. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), the average annual salary for substance abuse, behavioral disorder, and mental health counselors in Oregon is $59,800 as of May 2020, compared to a national average of $51,550. This is projected to grow by 25% between 2019 and 2029, much faster than the projected average for all occupations.
Professionals in the field of counseling treat people with behavioral or mental problems. From children to the elderly, counselors work with people of all ages.
Oregon has a wide range of potential career options for those in this field, with the interest continuing to grow. Oregon’s nearly 4 million population is dense with counselors per resident, indicating a high demand for counselors within the state.
Students interested in applying for licensure should contact the Oregon Board of Licensing Professional Counselors and Therapists.
Sources:
Council for the Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs, Counseling Specialties
Council for the Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs, Find a Program
Council for the Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs, For Students
Oregon.gov, Board of Licensed Professional Counselors and Therapists
Oregon.gov, TSPC:Oregon Teacher Standards and Practices Commission
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors
Popular Online Counseling Programs
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Schools With Campus-Based CACREP Accredited Oregon 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 Oregon. Keep scrolling or jump to all programs for all programs or view online CACREP accredited counseling programs.
Corban University
- CACREP Status: Accredited, 8 Year
- CACREP Accreditation Runs: 7/5/2015 to 3/31/2025
George Fox University
- CACREP Status: Accredited, 8 Year (Re-Accreditation In-Process)
- CACREP Accreditation Runs: 1/12/2011 to 10/31/2020
- CACREP Status: Accredited, 8 Year (Re-Accreditation In-Process)
- CACREP Accreditation Runs: 1/12/2011 to 10/31/2020
- CACREP Status: Accredited, 8 Year (Re-Accreditation In-Process)
- CACREP Accreditation Runs: 1/12/2011 to 10/31/2020
Lewis & Clark College
- CACREP Status: Accredited, 8 Year
- CACREP Accreditation Runs: 7/14/2014 to 3/31/2027
Northwest Christian University
- CACREP Status: Accredited, 8 Year
- CACREP Accreditation Runs: 7/5/2015 to 3/31/2025
Oregon State University
- CACREP Status: Accredited, 8 Year
- CACREP Accreditation Runs: 7/14/2014 to 3/31/2024
- CACREP Status: Accredited, 8 Year
- CACREP Accreditation Runs: 9/1/1984 to 3/31/2024
- CACREP Status: Accredited, 8 Year
- CACREP Accreditation Runs: 9/1/1991 to 3/31/2024
Portland State University
- CACREP Status: Accredited, 8 Year
- CACREP Accreditation Runs: 7/14/2014 to 10/31/2023
- CACREP Status: Accredited, 8 Year
- CACREP Accreditation Runs: 7/8/2008 to 10/31/2023
- CACREP Status: Accredited, 8 Year
- CACREP Accreditation Runs: 9/1/1991 to 10/31/2023
- CACREP Status: Accredited, 8 Year
- CACREP Accreditation Runs: 1/7/2015 to 10/31/2023
Southern Oregon University
- CACREP Status: Accredited, 8 Year (Re-Accreditation In-Process)
- CACREP Accreditation Runs: 1/1/2003 to 10/31/2020
Western Oregon University
- CACREP Status: Accredited, 8 Year
- CACREP Accreditation Runs: 7/1/2017 to 10/31/2025
Western Seminary
- CACREP Status: Accredited, 8 Year
- CACREP Accreditation Runs: 1/9/2015 to 3/31/2023
Western Seminary, Portland
- CACREP Status: Accredited, 8 Year
- CACREP Accreditation Runs: 7/9/2013 to 3/31/2023
All Accredited Schools with Counseling Degrees in Oregon
View all programs in Oregon below, or jump to all Oregon CACREP accredited counseling programs.Central Oregon Community College Bend
- Associates - Substance Abuse and Addiction Counseling
Chemeketa Community College Salem
- Associates - Substance Abuse and Addiction Counseling
Corban University Salem
- M.A. in Clinical Mental Health Counseling
George Fox University Portland
- M.A. in Clinical Mental Health Counseling
- M.A. in Marriage, Couple and Family Counseling
- M.A. in School Counseling
Lewis & Clark College Portland
- M.A./M.S. in Clinical Mental Health Counseling
Mt Hood Community College Gresham
- Associates - Mental Health Counseling
Northwest Christian University Eugene
- M.A. in Clinical Mental Health Counseling
Oregon State University Corvallis
- Doctorate - School Counseling
- M. Coun. in Clinical Mental Health Counseling
- M. Coun. in School Counseling
- Ph.D. in Counselor Education and Supervision
Portland Community College Portland
- Associates - Substance Abuse and Addiction Counseling
Portland State University Portland
- M.A./M.S. in Clinical Mental Health Counseling
- M.A./M.S. in Marriage, Couple and Family Counseling
- M.A./M.S. in School Counseling
- M.S. in Clinical Mental Health Counseling and Clinical Rehabilitation Counseling
Rogue Community College Grants Pass
- Associates - Substance Abuse and Addiction Counseling
Southern Oregon University Ashland
- M.A./M.S. in Clinical Mental Health Counseling
Treasure Valley Community College Ontario
- Associates - Substance Abuse and Addiction Counseling
University of Oregon Eugene
- Doctorate - Counseling Psychology
Western Oregon University Monmouth
- M.S. in Rehabilitation Counseling
Western Seminary Portland
- M.A. in Clinical Mental Health Counseling
Western Seminary, Portland Portland
- M.A. in Clinical Mental Health Counseling
