Online Master's in Counseling

Specializations: Clinical Mental Health Counseling  School Counseling

The Practice of Healing. The Science of Understanding.

Guided by Catholic values with an emphasis on human dignity, Walsh University’s online Master of Arts in Counseling and Human Development program will help you to apply advanced methods and techniques to address psychological challenges among diverse populations. Become a compassionate, skilled clinical mental health counselor equipped to support communities, or a school counselor who can respond to unique mental health challenges among youth in a complex world. In addition, Walsh offers a Chemical Dependency Certificate. 

Engage in a flexible program that teaches core competencies, focuses on counseling in practice, informs on ethical, legal, and professional foundations, and explores diverse cultures and communities. Practicum and internship site placement within your own community helps you build experiential hours to gain licensure and enter the field ready to support others.

 

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Online Counseling Programs: Fast Facts

  • online counseling programs specialized practice optionsSpecialized Practice Options
    Choose from the Clinical Mental Health Counseling (60 credits), School Counseling (60 credits), or Dual Mental Health and School Counseling degree (90 credits).
  • online counseling programs core knowledgeCore Knowledge
    Engage in a flexible program that teaches core competencies, counseling in practice, ethical, legal, and professional foundations to serve diverse cultures and communities.
  • online counseling programs site placementSite Placement
    Practicum/internship placement within your own community helps you build experiential hours to gain licensure and enter the field ready to support others.
  • online counseling programs flexibilityFlexibility
    Choose from five convenient starts per year and complete your coursework 100% online, with no on-campus visits required.
  • online counseling programs no gre or mat requiredNo GRE or MAT Required
    When entering the program with a 3.0 GPA or higher, you will not be required to take a GRE or MAT exam prior to enrolling.
  • online counseling programs compassionate facultyCompassionate Faculty
    Guided by Catholic values with an emphasis on human dignity, Walsh provides you with 1:1 faculty guidance to prepare you to become a licensed counselor ready to serve.

Walsh University Recognition

  • Clinical Mental Health Counseling: 2019 NCE Initial Licensure Pass rate 100%
  • Recognized as a College of Distinction among Ohio universities, Catholic universities, and Overall for 2020-2021
  • Accreditation from the Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP)
  • Approved by the Ohio Counselor, Social Worker and Marriage and Family Therapist Board
  • #56 in Best Value Schools Midwest (2020 U.S News & World Report)

Online Counseling Programs: Internship/Practicum Site and Support

Walsh is committed to your academic success and as such, provides resources at no additional cost. Realize the impact you can make within your own community as you work with our placement team to help you connect with internship/practicum sites close to home. In addition, we assign you a dedicated Student Support Advisor who assists and guides you in your educational journey from enrollment to graduation.

Learn more by scheduling an appointment with an admissions counselor.