Adler Graduate School Online Counseling Programs
- Graduate Certificate in Co-Occurring Disorders and Addiction Counseling
- MA in Counseling – Clinical Mental Health Counseling
- MA in Counseling – Co-Occurring Disorders and Addiction Counseling
- MA in Counseling – Marriage, Couple, and Family Counseling
- Post-Master’s Certificate in Counseling – Clinical Mental Health Counseling
- Post-Master’s Certificate in Counseling – Marriage, Couples, and Family Counseling
Adler Graduate School provides counseling education rooted in Adlerian Psychology through its master of arts degrees and advanced certificates. The available programs include a graduate certificate in co-occurring disorders and addiction counseling; a master of arts program in counseling with concentrations in clinical mental health counseling, co-occurring disorders and addiction counseling, and marriage, couples, and family counseling; and a post-master’s certificate in counseling with concentrations in clinical mental health counseling and marriage, couples, and family counseling.
All programs deliver ethical, culturally responsive, wellness-oriented, trauma-informed, and evidence-based mental health services to diverse individuals, couples, and families, with a focus on social interest, advocacy, and harmony. They require hands-on field experience through practicums and internships supervised by licensed professionals, membership in professional organizations, electronic portfolios, and completion of minimum annual credits within flexible timelines.
The graduate certificate in co-occurring disorders and addiction counseling is a 26- to 32-credit post-baccalaureate program teaching progressive methods for co-occurring mental health and substance use disorders to support recovery. It includes 880 hours of field experience through practicum and internship, helping graduates pursue Minnesota’s Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor (LADC) license. Key courses include foundations of addictions and co-occurring disorders; case management for co-occurring disorders; and best practices in co-occurring disorders.
The MA in counseling with a concentration in clinical mental health counseling program comprises 60 credits to train students for holistic wellness work across diverse groups using prevention, intervention, and clinical skills. Requiring 700 hours of field experience with practicum and internships, it meets Minnesota LPCC educational needs and includes courses such as clinical applications of Adlerian theory; clinical assessment; clinical treatment planning in counseling & psychotherapy; and trauma and crisis intervention.
The MA in counseling with a concentration in co-occurring disorders and addiction counseling program covers 64 to 73 credits to handle addiction with mental health conditions through evidence-based practices. With 880 hours of field experience in the 12 core counseling functions, it qualifies graduates for Minnesota LADC and LPCC credentials, featuring courses like case management for co-occurring disorders; best practices in co-occurring disorders; and an integrative seminar – COD.
The MA in counseling with a concentration in marriage, couple, and family counseling is a 60-credit program providing systems-based training for relational issues in children, couples, adults, and families. It demands 700 hours of field experience, including 300 direct client hours (150 relational), preparing for Minnesota LMFT licensure, and covers theories of family therapy; couples counseling; family therapy; and counseling children and adolescents.
The post-master’s certificate in counseling program comprises 21 to 27 credits and offers concentration options in clinical mental health counseling and marriage, couples, and family counseling. Available online, in-person, or hybrid with 700 field hours through practicum and internship, this program offers add-on post-master’s training for relational licensure needs. Clinical mental health courses include clinical assessment; clinical treatment planning in counseling & psychotherapy; and advanced approaches to counseling & psychotherapy skills. Courses in the marriage, couples, and family counseling concentration include theories of family therapy; couples counseling; family therapy; and counseling children and adolescents.
Full admission to bachelor’s-entry programs requires a bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution, a 3.0 GPA or higher, and a completed application with an interview. Post-master’s certificates require a master’s degree in counseling or a related field from an accredited institution.
Adler Graduate School is in Minnetonka, Minnesota, and accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC). Its MA programs in clinical mental health counseling, co-occurring disorders and addiction counseling, and marriage, couple, and family counseling hold CACREP (Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Education Programs) accreditation.
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Graduate Certificate in Co-Occurring Disorders and Addiction Counseling
MA in Counseling – Clinical Mental Health Counseling
MA in Counseling – Co-Occurring Disorders and Addiction Counseling
MA in Counseling – Marriage, Couple, and Family Counseling
Post-Master’s Certificate in Counseling – Clinical Mental Health Counseling
Post-Master’s Certificate in Counseling – Marriage, Couples, and Family Counseling
10225 Yellow Circle DriveMinnetonka, Minnesota
Program Essentials
Post-Bachelor's Certificate
Counseling: Substance Abuse & Addiction
Yes
0 – No required campus visits
26-32
Winter, Spring, Fall
Complete in as few as 10 semesters
Program Admissions
No GRE required
3.0 or higher
No state restrictions
Program Tuition
26-32
$745.00
$19,370 – $23,840
$745.00
$19,370 – $23,840
Program Essentials
Master's Degree
Counseling: Clinical Mental Health Counseling
Yes
0 – No required campus visits
60
Winter, Spring, Fall
Complete in as few as 3.75 years
Program Admissions
No GRE required
3.0 or higher
No state restrictions
Program Tuition
60
$745.00
$44,700.00
$745.00
$44,700.00
Program Essentials
Master's Degree
Counseling: Substance Abuse & Addiction
Yes
0 – No required campus visits
64-73
Winter, Spring, Fall
Complete between 4 and 4.5 years
Program Admissions
No GRE required
3.0 or higher
No state restrictions
Program Tuition
64-73
$745.00
$47,680 – $54,385
$745.00
$47,680 – $54,385
Program Essentials
Master's Degree
Counseling: Marriage and Family Therapy
Yes
0 – No required campus visits
60
Winter, Spring, Fall
Complete in as few as 3.75 years
Program Admissions
No GRE required
3.0 or higher
No state restrictions
Program Tuition
60
$745.00
$44,700.00
$745.00
$44,700.00
Program Essentials
Post-Master's Certificate
Counseling: Clinical Mental Health Counseling
Yes
0 – No required campus visits
21-27
Winter, Spring, Fall
Complete in up to 3.75 years
Program Admissions
No GRE required
3.0 or higher
No state restrictions
Program Tuition
21-27
$745.00
$15,645 – $20,115
$745.00
$15,645 – $20,115
Program Essentials
Post-Master's Certificate
Counseling: Marriage and Family Therapy
Yes
0 – No required campus visits
21-27
Winter, Spring, Fall
Complete in up to 3.75 years
Program Admissions
No GRE required
3.0 or higher
No state restrictions
Program Tuition
21-27
$745.00
$15,645 – $20,115
$745.00
$15,645 – $20,115
Tuition is calculated based on credits, at the published tuition rate. Rates may change, so please check here for the latest tuition information. For programs with variable tuition rates, we use the rates for part-time students. “Resident” and “non-resident” refer to the student’s school-recognized state residency status. Tuition number represents the cost of tuition for the entire program, not per semester or year. Estimated total tuition does not include additional fees.
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