M.S. in Counseling (Virtual)

M.S. in Counseling (Virtual) is a Masters program taught at Catholic University of America, USA. The program is offered in campus-based modes with full-time options.

The M.S. in Counseling (Virtual) at Catholic University of America prepares students to work as a clinical mental health counselor. The curriculum is based on human behavior and development, with training in clinical counseling skills. Students study human growth and development across the lifespan and apply major counseling theories to clinical practice with individuals, couples, and families.

The program uses a Live-on-Line format with real-time instruction plus online coursework. Live virtual classroom sessions run once per week on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, or Thursday, with times listed as 5:00pm–6:30pm, 6:30pm–8:00pm, or 8:00pm–9:30pm EST. The program also includes a 600-hour internship and a 100-hour practicum.

Completion of the master of science in counseling program fulfills educational requirements for licensure as a mental health counselor in most states, including Florida and Illinois. In Florida, licensure by examination requires a master’s or doctoral degree with required coursework in the content area, supervised clinical internship, practicum or fieldwork, two years of supervised clinical experience in mental health counseling, a passing score on the national clinical exam, and additional required coursework.

The minimum requirements for admission in M.S. in Counseling (Virtual) at Catholic University of America for all applicants (Domestic or International) are:

• program specific academic requirment set by Catholic University of America.
• English Language OR any other language requirments as set by Catholic University of America as pre-requiste for admission in M.S. in Counseling (Virtual).

Note: Please check the university website in the link below.

Please check detail of study units at https://nl.edu/college-of-psychology-and-behavioral-sciences/programs/ms-in-counseling-virtual/

• Clinical mental health counselor
• Licensed mental health counselor (including licensure educational requirements for Florida)

80 fully funded scholarships are listed for USA. See USA scholarships.