Master of Arts in Professional Counseling Online Degree Information

 

Master of Arts in Professional Counseling

   
 
 
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Degree Title:
Master of Arts in Professional Counseling
College:
Liberty University Online
Description:

Gain the comprehensive training you need for professional counseling licensure and national certification by earning your Master of Arts in Professional Counseling from Liberty University Online. Course curriculum provides a strong foundation of biblical principles to supply the values, knowledge and skills needed to effectively work as a professional counselor. Three one-week, residential intensives are required, as well as a three-credit-hour internship and a three-credit-hour practicum. Both 48-hour and 60-hour programs are available, depending on your state's licensing requirements. Before applying, research your state's licensing requirements.

Potential Career Fields: Hospital Programs, Mental Health Agency, Ministry, Counseling Center, Public or Private Practice.

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Delivery Format:
Entirely Online   (?)
Educational Level:
Master   (?)
Language:
English
Requirements:

Regionally or nationally accredited bachelor’s degree with at least a 2.0 GPA for admission in good standing.

Student are requirement to complete an internship and practicum to graduate from the program.

On Campus Requirement:
There are no on-campus requirements for online programs. Blended programs may have on-campus requirements.
 
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Liberty University Online

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Institutional Accrediting Agency:   (?)
Liberty University is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools to award Associate, Bachelor, Master, and Doctoral degrees.
Address:
1971 University Blvd.
Lynchburg, VA 24502
US
Institution Type:   (?)
Private, not-for-profit, Higher Education
Total Online Enrollment:
60000 students as of 9/1/2011
Calendar Type:
8-week and 16-week online courses, 9 start dates
Average Cost per Credit:
For 2011-2012, the full time cost/credit is $304 undergraduate and $438 graduate and $468 PhD & Doctorate. The part time cost/credit is $342 undergraduate and $476 graduate and $508 PhD & Doctorate. The technology fee is $175 per semester.
Credit-earning Options:
Liberty accepts transfer credits from other accredited institutions, as well as offering a Credit for Life Experience program for Undergraduate students where you can earn credit for what you have already accomplished in your career.
Delivery Format: (?)
The majority of programs are entirely online and utilize the Blackboard online learning platform. Notated programs utilize a blended format.
Carnegie Classification: (?)
Master's College or University I
Technical Requirements:
Internet connection, web browser, email account, windows 98 or better, 120 MHz, 64 Meg RAM. Adobe Acrobat
Geographic Restrictions:
No geographic restrictions
On-Campus Requirement:
There are no on-campus requirements for online programs. Blended programs may have on-campus requirements.
Scholarships Offered:
There are scholarships available through independent organizations and funds. Financial Aid encourages students to apply for these outside sources of aid, as well.
Loans Offered:
Available to many students and parents, loans are an option for funding one's education.
Registration Details:
Prospective students must hold a high school degree. Apply online.



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