Earn a Master of Arts in Counseling — 100% Online
Specialize and make a difference in the lives of others.
In Our Lady of the Lake University's (OLLU) online Master of Arts in Counseling, you'll master the skills to help others overcome challenges and improve their lives.
Help students navigate the emotional terrain of primary or secondary school, empower people of all ages to overcome mental health challenges, or support someone recovering from addiction as they seek to rebuild their lives with the flexible Master of Arts in Counseling from OLLU.
You'll choose from three impactful specializations — School Counseling, Clinical Mental Health Counseling, and Clinical Rehabilitation Counseling — to tailor your education to your personal and professional goals.
Designed according to 2016 Council for Accreditation of Counseling & Related Educational Programs (CACREP) Standards, this program immerses you in a cutting-edge mix of both foundational knowledge and real-world skills you can bring to your work as a counselor.
Graduate Ready to Get Certified
Depending on your specialization, you'll graduate ready to pursue your Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), Certified Rehabilitation Counselor credentials (CRC), or other school counseling certifications.*
Choose Your Path
Hone your skills in one of these three unique and rewarding areas of counseling:
- School Counseling specialization (48 credit hours)
Help students of all ages get the most out of their education by assessing and finding solutions to common behavioral and learning problems, promoting psychological health, and implementing effective career development planning. - Clinical Mental Health specialization (60 credit hours)
Support clients of all ages and cultures as they manage their emotional health challenges and function as a clinical mental health counselor in private practice, inpatient or outpatient agencies, government and non-government facilities, or community organizations. - Clinical Rehabilitation Counseling specialization (60 credit hours)
Improve the lives of vulnerable populations such as the elderly, veterans, those suffering from chronic illness and disability, and recovering addicts, by connecting them with employment opportunities — among other services.
No matter which specialization you choose, you'll graduate prepared to care for the people who need you most. All three specializations include practicum and internship requirements, ensuring you learn in real-world environments.
Admissions Requirements
- A baccalaureate degree from a regionally accredited university
- A minimum GPA of 2.75 (or 3.0 for the last 60 hours of your undergraduate tenure)
You don't need entrance exam scores or work experience in counseling to apply. A background in counseling, psychology, or social work is recommended but not required. For full admission requirements, complete the form on this page.
Best in the Field
Named #19 Best College offering a Master's in School Counseling in SR Education Group's 2019 Best Online Colleges Guide.
*Note that certification and licensure requirements vary by state. Students are responsible for determining their own state requirements.
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