MS in Professional Counseling Online Degree Information

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Degree Title:	MS in Professional Counseling
College:	Grand Canyon University
Description:	The Masters of Science in Professional Counseling Degree offered by Grand Canyon University requires 60 credit hours. The program's courses were chosen to meet the academic requirements established by the National Board for Certified Counselors for the National Certified Counselor credential (NCC) and by Arizona Board of Behavioral Health Examiners. A Masters Degree in Counseling is a required step in 48 states including Arizona for individuals seeking to become licensed as a counselor. Graduates from this program of study are prepared to meet the academic requirements for licensure in Arizona as a: Licensed Associate Counselor (LAC), Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), Licensed Associate Substance Abuse Counselor (LASAC), and Licensed Independent Substance Abuse Counselor (LISAC). Additionally, graduates from most other states will be academically prepared to begin the process of seeking certification and/or licensure in their home state. Licensing and/or certification requirements may vary from state-to-state. It is the students' responsibility to check the licensing/certification requirements in their respective states.

Accreditation:	Grand Canyon University is regionally accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (member of North Central Association of Colleges and Schools). (?)
Delivery Format:	Online (?)
Educational Level:	Master (?)
Language:	English
Requirements:	Must have a bachelor's degree to apply.

Facts & Figures

Institutional Accrediting Agency: (?)
Grand Canyon University is regionally accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (member of North Central Assocation of Colleges and Schools).

Address:
3300 W Camelback Rd
Phoenix, AZ 85017
US

Institution Type: (?)
Private, for-profit, Higher Education

Calendar Type:
Online programs are currently operating on a semester basis. Students can take more than one course per semester.

Average Cost per Credit:
$395 per credit hour for undergraduate programs and $420 per credit hour for graduate programs.

Delivery Format: (?)
Our online programs are delivered by dedicated professionals in a multimedia format and will help you acquire the most current knowledge and skills. We are committed to providing academic support whenever you need it.

Carnegie Classification: (?)
Master's College or University I

Technical Requirements:
1.2 GHz (Pentium/Celeron/AMD Athlon); Windows 98/XP/2000; Office 2000; anti-virus software; 256 MB RAM, 20 GB hard drive, 56.6/DSL/cable modem, 1024x768 monitor, video card, sound card, speakers, CD-ROM drive, printer, e-mail address, ISP account

Geographic Restrictions:
None.

On-Campus Requirement:
None.

Loans Offered:
Perkins Loan, Stafford Student Loans, PLUS Loans, Leveraging Educational Assistance Partnership (LEAP) State Grant, Arizona Post-Secondary Education Voucher Program State Grant, Federal Pell Grant, Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (SEOG)