Counseling Schools prepare people to help future patients cope with personal stress due to mental disorders, anxiety, depression, substance abuse, and other causes. Counseling students are taught to apply psychology and other mental health principles to help their patients achieve mental and emotional stability.

Counseling Schools teach students to work with individuals, families, married couples, groups, and organizations. Professional counselors must be prepared to face many disturbing topics, such as sexual abuse, eating disorders, aging issues, suicidal tendencies, domestic violence, grief issues, and others.

Most states require counselors to have a graduate degree in their specialized field. Many undergraduate degrees provide a good educational base for the counseling student, such as a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) or a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree in Counseling, Psychology, Education, Sociology, or Social Work. Graduate students may further their education to achieve a Master of Arts (M.A.), Master of Science (M.S.), or Master of Education (M.Ed.) in their chosen discipline.

The doctorate (Ph.D. or Psy.D.) is the most prestigious counseling degree, and requires 2-4 additional years of specialized study. A doctoral degree in counseling permits the professional to be called "Dr."

To learn more about an important and rewarding career in Counseling, explore the many options onsite for schools specializing in this profession.

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Online Psychology and Counseling Schools
American InterContinental University (Online) Healthcare Management (Bachelors, MBA), Organizational Psychology & Development (Bachelors, MBA), Healthcare Administration (Associate)
Ashworth College (Online) - Psychology
Ellis College (Online) - Behavioral Sciences
Capella University (Online) Clinical Psychology, Counseling Psychology, Educational Psychology, General Psychology, General Human Services, Health Care Administration, Industrial/Organizational Psychology, Family Counseling/Therapy, Mental Health Counseling, Sport Psychology
Colorado Technical University (Online) Healthcare Management (BS, MBA)
Grand Canyon University (Online) - Liberal Studies, Organizational Sociology, Psychology, Sociology
Walden University (Online) Health Services, Psychology, Nursing, Public Health, Psychology, Nursing, Mental Health Counseling

Arizona Schools
University of Phoenix* (Phoenix, Southern Arizona - Ft. Huachuca) - Health Administration, Nursing, Counseling, Family Nurse Practitioner, Counseling: Family and Child Therapy, Human Services, LPN to BSN, Nursing Informatics, School Nurse, Counseling: Family and Child Therapy
Argosy University ( Phoenix, AZ) - Doctor of Psychology in Clinical Psychology, Doctor of Psychology in School Psychology, Master of Arts in Clinical Psychology, Master of Arts in School Psychology, Master of Arts in Forensic Psychology

California Schools
Argosy University (Orange County, CA ) - - Doctor of Psychology in Clinical Psychology, Doctor of Psychology in School Psychology, Master of Arts in Clinical Psychology, Master of Arts in School Psychology, Master of Arts in Forensic Psychology
Argosy University (San Francisco, CA) - - Doctor of Psychology in Clinical Psychology, Doctor of Psychology in School Psychology, Master of Arts in Clinical Psychology, Master of Arts in School Psychology, Master of Arts in Forensic Psychology
California Lutheran University (Thousand Oaks) - Psychology Graduate Programs
University of Phoenix* (Northern California - Bay Area, Northern California Central Valley, Sacramento, San Diego, Southern California) - Health Administration, Health Care Services, Human Services, Nursing, Counseling: Family and Child Therapy, Family Nurse Practitioner

Colorado Schools
University of Phoenix* (Aurora, Southern Colorado) - Human Services, Nursing, Counseling, Licensed Practical Nurse to Bachelor of Science in Nursing

District of Columbia
Argosy University (Washingon D.C) - - Doctor of Psychology in Clinical Psychology, Doctor of Psychology in School Psychology, Master of Arts in Clinical Psychology, Master of Arts in School Psychology, Master of Arts in Forensic Psychology

Florida
Argosy University (Sarasota, FL) - - Doctor of Psychology in Clinical Psychology, Doctor of Psychology in School Psychology, Master of Arts in Clinical Psychology, Master of Arts in School Psychology, Master of Arts in Forensic Psychology

Georgia
Argosy University (Atlanta, GA ) - - Doctor of Psychology in Clinical Psychology, Doctor of Psychology in School Psychology, Master of Arts in Clinical Psychology, Master of Arts in School Psychology, Master of Arts in Forensic Psychology

Hawaii
Argosy University (Honolulu, HI ) - - Doctor of Psychology in Clinical Psychology, Doctor of Psychology in School Psychology, Master of Arts in Clinical Psychology, Master of Arts in School Psychology, Master of Arts in Forensic Psychology

Illinois
Argosy University (Schaumburg, IL) - - Doctor of Psychology in Clinical Psychology, Doctor of Psychology in School Psychology, Master of Arts in Clinical Psychology, Master of Arts in School Psychology, Master of Arts in Forensic Psychology
Argosy University (Chicago, IL ) - - Doctor of Psychology in Clinical Psychology, Doctor of Psychology in School Psychology, Master of Arts in Clinical Psychology, Master of Arts in School Psychology, Master of Arts in Forensic Psychology

Hawaii Schools
University of Phoenix* (Wailuku) - Health Administration, Human Services, Nursing, Health Care Management, Counseling, MS in Nursing

Michigan Schools
University of Phoenix* (Metro Detroit - Ann Arbor, West Michigan - Portage) - Health Administration, Nursing, MBA/Health Care Management, Human Services

Minnesota Schools
Rasmussen College* (Brooklyn Park, Eagan, Mankato, Minnetonka, St. Cloud) - Child Care, Health Information Technician, Health Unit Coordinator, Medical Assisting, Pharmacy Technician, Massage Therapy, Administration: Medical, Legal and Executive Office
Argosy University (Twin Cities, MN) - - Doctor of Psychology in Clinical Psychology, Doctor of Psychology in School Psychology, Master of Arts in Clinical Psychology, Master of Arts in School Psychology, Master of Arts in Forensic Psychology

New Hampshire Schools
Hesser College* (Concord, Manchester, Nashua, Portsmouth, Salem) - Massage Therapy, Medical Assistant, Psychology

New Mexico Schools
University of Phoenix (Albuquerque) - Human Services, Nursing, Counseling - Marriage and Family Therapy, MBA in Health Care Management

Oregon Schools
University of Phoenix (Clackamas) - Bachelor of Science in Human Services

Tennessee
Argosy University (Nashville, TN) - - Doctor of Psychology in Clinical Psychology, Doctor of Psychology in School Psychology, Master of Arts in Clinical Psychology, Master of Arts in School Psychology, Master of Arts in Forensic Psychology

Texas
Argosy University (Tampa, FL Dallas, TX) - - Doctor of Psychology in Clinical Psychology, Doctor of Psychology in School Psychology, Master of Arts in Clinical Psychology, Master of Arts in School Psychology, Master of Arts in Forensic Psychology

Utah Schools
University of Phoenix* (Salt Lake City) - Human Services, Nursing, Counseling

Washington Schools
University of Phoenix* (Bellevue) - Health Care Management, Human Services
Argosy University (Seattle, WA) - - Doctor of Psychology in Clinical Psychology, Doctor of Psychology in School Psychology, Master of Arts in Clinical Psychology, Master of Arts in School Psychology, Master of Arts in Forensic Psychology

* Psycology Program Availability Varies By Location and Often Changes. To get the most up-to-date information, use the links we provide to request additional information from a local campus representative.