Counselors and psychologists help people make sense of the world and deal with their problems. A large number of schools now offer online degrees in counseling. These degrees, offered by regionally accredited institutions, giving students the same opportunities to pursue careers guidance to students who earn their credentials on campus.
Accredited Online Counseling Degrees – North Central University
North Central University is an accredited school that offer online degrees in counseling – both master’s and doctorate. North Central is the first U.S. university to offer full bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral completely online.
In psychology, the school offers a master of 45 credit hours of arts degree in marriage and family therapy. Students take specialized courses in couple and sex therapy, family therapy with children and families in crisis. North Central also offers a PhD in a variety of fields: the military family therapy, family therapy in general, medical family therapy, child and adolescent therapy and couples therapy.
North Central University
10000 E. University Drive, Prescott Valley, AZ 86314, Tel:866-776-0331
ncu.edu
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Accredited Online Counseling Degrees – Walden University
Walden University in Minneapolis is regionally accredited by the North Central Association. Walden offers master’s and doctorate in psychology. Master of science degree in mental health counseling is accredited by the Council for Accreditation of Counseling and related educational programs.
The PhD program offers students the opportunity to pursue a specialization in counseling psychology. The program requires 150/4 credit hours for completion. Courses include the history and systems of psychology, cognitive psychology, social psychology, psychological assessment, group therapy, ethics and standards of professional practice, interviews and observing strategies, analysis and measurement and development of life.
Walden University
155 Fifth Avenue. S, Minneapolis, MN 55401, Tel:866-492-5336
waldenu.edu
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Accredited Online Counseling Degrees – Capella University
Capella University also offers doctoral studies in counseling. The specialization is offered in general studies advice covers a wide range of courses in the field. The program requires 125 quarter credits, 50 of which can be transferred from another institution. Students take courses in theories of psychotherapy, the advanced quantitative research methods, psychopathology, and advanced research in adult development and human behavior. Additional specialized courses are also required. Students must take courses in human sexuality, child and adolescent counseling, grief and bereavement, the fundamentals of social science research and mental health and aging.
Capella University
225 S. San Sixth, Floor 9, Minneapolis, MN 55402, Tel:888-227-2736
capella.edu
