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Online M.Ed. Counseling Programs

Help fill a growing societal need with a Master of Education in Counseling online program. Choose the program that fits your career goals, from clinical mental health and school counseling to marriage, couple and family counseling.

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Why choose our online programs:

  • Set your own study schedule. All coursework is 100% online, accessible 24/7.
  • Keep your monthly budget intact. Our tuition is affordable and paid by the course.
  • Our programs are career-relevant. Curricula meets the educational coursework requirements for the Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Texas.
  • Benefit from multiple start dates and fast-paced, 7-week courses. Begin soon and graduate earlier.

Which online program is right for you?

Master of Education in Clinical Mental Health Counseling

30 months Duration
60 Credit Hours
$19,469 Total Tuition

This 100% online program is designed to give you the knowledge and clinical skills you need to become a therapist or licensed professional counselor. This program meets the educational coursework requirements for Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Texas and includes two, 5-day, face-to-face Residency** seminars and a Practicum and Internship component.

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Master of Education in Counseling & Development - Marriage Couple & Family Counseling

30 months Duration
60 Credit Hours
$19,469 Total Tuition

The M.Ed. in Counseling & Development – Marriage, Couple & Family Counseling is designed to prepare you for the evolving method of evidence-based counseling practice. This online program meets the educational coursework for the Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) in Texas and provides additional career options. It also includes one residency,** one 15-week practicum and one 15-week internship.

There is no GRE required for this program.

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Master of Education in Counseling and Development with a Specialization in Professional School Counseling

30 months Duration
60 Credit Hours
$19,469 Total Tuition

The M.Ed. in Counseling & Development – Prof. School Counseling is designed to teach you how to identify risk factors and incorporate developmental, ethnical, legal and gender-appropriate strategies and techniques to meet the counseling needs of children and adolescents. This M.Ed. meets the educational coursework for the School Counseling Certification and Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Texas and includes one residency,** one 15-week practicum and one 15-week internship.

There is no GRE required for this program.

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