MS in Professional Counseling Online Degree Information

 

MS in Professional Counseling

   
 
 
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Degree Title:
MS in Professional Counseling
College:
Grand Canyon University
Description:
The curriculum offers an in-depth examination of counseling theories, chemical dependency, marriage and family, social and cultural issues, psychopharmacology, diagnostics, assessment and treatment, psychopathology, research methods, and more. In addition, four practicum-internships provide a total of 600 contact hours of opportunity for students to develop counseling skills. Courses in this rigorous program 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 master's degree in counseling is required in 48 states for individuals seeking to become licensed as counselors. Graduates from this program 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 licensure in their home state. Licensing and certification requirements may vary from state to state. It is the student's responsibility to check the licensing and certification requirements in their state.

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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. Due to state requirements, we cannot accept inquiries from Arkansas, Florida, Illinois, Missouri, New Hampshire, Oregon, or Utah at this time.
 
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Grand Canyon University

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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:
$435 per credit hour for undergraduate programs. $465 per credit hour for graduate non-business programs. $510 per credit hour for graduate business programs. $575 per credit hour for EdD 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:
Must live in the United States. Minor state restrictions based on program.
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)



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