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Overall there are 4 universities in West Virginia with counseling programs, which only offer under a dozen different counseling programs. The programs are offered at numerous degree levels, however. Here is the summary of counseling degrees in West Virginia:
- 4 universities with counseling programs in West Virginia
- 5 different CACREP accredited counseling programs
- 2 universities with CACREP accredited programs
Consider reviewing our list of schools with online counseling degrees or the full list of CACREP online accredited programs in counseling for more options for an online counseling degree.
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). |
| NYU Steinhardt
Online MA 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 | GRE Scores Not Required | Learn from doctoral-level faculty in live classes and gain experience through mock counseling and in-field training. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| Vanderbilt University's Peabody College
Online Master's with School Counseling Specialization
SACSCOC Accredited |
✔ Online | Bachelor's Required. | Live, online classes every week led by Vanderbilt faculty. |
Snapshot: Online CACREP Accredited Programs
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Online CACREP Accredited programs | Online MPCAC Accredited programs
Students interested in obtaining licensure after graduation should contact the West Virginia Board of Examiners in Counseling.
Online Counseling Programs in West Virginia
Another accredited university in West Virginia is Marshall University. Marshall provides the convenience of two college campuses located in Huntington and South Charleston. Although this university does not offer an online degree, they do offer a distance education program.
Students have the option to specialize in Clinical Mental Health Counseling or School Counseling both on campus or through the new distance education program offered at Marshall. Besides these two specialties, Marshall offers a five-course Graduate Certificate Program in Violence, Loss and Trauma Counseling. Marshall is an accredited university through the Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP).
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West Virginia State Counseling Licensing Boards
West Virginia Counseling Licensure
Board of Examiners in Counseling
815 Quarrier Street, Suite 212
Charleston, WV 25301
304/558-5494
800/520-3852
[email protected]
www.wvbec.org
Licensure: Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC)
School Counseling Licensure
Department of Education
Office of Professional Preparation
Building 6, Room 2521900
Kanawha Blvd. East
Charleston, WV 25305
(304) 558-7010(800) 982-2378
http://wvde.state.wv.us/certification
School Counselor [PreK-Adult]
List of West Virginia Counseling Programs
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NYU Steinhardt
Northwestern University
NYU Steinhardt
University of Denver
Our Lady of the Lake University
University of Southern California
NYU Steinhardt
Vanderbilt University's Peabody College
NYU Steinhardt
Regis College
Campus-Based CACREP Accredited West Virginia 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 West Virginia. Keep scrolling or jump to all programs for all programs or view online CACREP accredited counseling programs.
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- CACREP Status: 2 Year
- CACREP Start: 7/13/2017
- CACREP Expire: 10/31/2019
- CACREP Status: 2 Year
- CACREP Start: 7/13/2017
- CACREP Expire: 10/31/2019
- CACREP Status: 8 Year
- CACREP Start: 1/5/2017
- CACREP Expire: 3/31/2025
- CACREP Status: 8 Year
- CACREP Start: 3/1/1993
- CACREP Expire: 3/31/2025
- CACREP Status: 8 Year
- CACREP Start: 7/13/2017
- CACREP Expire: 10/31/2023
All Accredited Schools with Counseling Degrees in West Virginia
View all programs in West Virginia below, or jump to all West Virginia CACREP accredited counseling programs.Click for admissions information & specific admissions requirements, length of the program, tuition rates, format and learning environment, and any other questions you might have.
- Bachelors - School Counseling
- M.A. in Clinical Mental Health Counseling
- M.A. in School Counseling
- Associates - Substance Abuse and Addiction Counseling
- Associates - Substance Abuse and Addiction Counseling
- Doctorate - Counseling Psychology
- M.A. in Clinical Mental Health Counseling
- M.A. in School Counseling
- M.S. in Clinical Mental Health Counseling and Clinical Rehabilitation Counseling
