These master's degree programs for counseling cover a broad range of behavioral and psychological sciences preparing you to counsel in a variety of settings. The difference between the master of arts and master of science programs is that the former requires a thesis and better prepares students who are interested in pursuing a doctoral degree, while the latter does not require a thesis.
This master's degree program is one of the most common specialty areas within the field of counseling. In this program you will be prepared to become licensed to counsel marriages and families in public, private and religious settings.
This master's degree program for counseling will include adolescent psychology and behavior courses preparing graduates to become licensed guidance counselors within school systems.
The National Institute for Mental Illness recently reported that one in four adults are affected by some form of mental illness every year. This master's degree program for counseling will prepare you to meet the need for licensed counselors for mental health patients in hospitals and outpatient care.
This master's degree program for counseling will educate students on all aspects of substance abuse and withdrawal symptoms, preparing graduates to counsel drug abuse victims in rehabilitation centers and after-care to help users remain clean and sober.