Methodist University Online Counseling Programs
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Methodist University offers 100 percent online coursework through a BS in psychology with a counseling/clinical psychology concentration and an MS in clinical mental health counseling designed for working adults.
The online BS in psychology: counseling/clinical psychology concentration is a 124-credit program designed to be completed in 3.5 years with eight-week terms that accepts up to 93 transfer credits. Students study abnormal psychology, human development, and clinical skills through courses including lifespan human development; psychological counseling; abnormal psychology; and psychological tests and measurements. Graduates pursue roles such as assistant behavior analyst, case manager, psychiatric technician, rehabilitation specialist, or school counselor.
The online MS in clinical mental health counseling is a 61-credit program designed to be completed in two years that prepares students for licensure exams and clinical practice. Students learn counseling theories, ethical issues, diagnostics, and treatment planning through courses including theories and models of counseling; research and statistical analysis in counseling; cultures and counseling; and addiction counseling, plus a practicum and two internships. The program meets CACREP standards.
Admission to the BS program requires a completed application, a high school diploma or GED, and unofficial transcripts. Admission to the MS program requires a completed application, a bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited institution with a recommended 3.0 GPA, official transcripts, three professional references, an updated resume or CV, and a one- to two-page statement of purpose.
Methodist University is a private university in Fayetteville, North Carolin,a and is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC).
Methodist University
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BS – Psychology: Counseling/Clinical Psychology
MS – Clinical Mental Health Counseling
5400 Ramsey StFayetteville, North Carolina
Program Essentials
Bachelor's Degree
Counseling: Clinical Mental Health Counseling, Psychology & Behavioral Health, Counseling: Spiritual Counseling
Yes
0 – No required campus visits
124
Fall, Fall II, Spring, Spring II, Summer, Summer II
Can be completed in 3.5 years
Program Admissions
No GRE required
Not specified
No state restrictions
Program Tuition
124
$435.00
$53,940.00
$435.00
$53,940.00
Program Essentials
Master's Degree
Counseling: Clinical Mental Health Counseling, Counseling: Spiritual Counseling
Yes
0 – No required campus visits
61
Fall, Fall II, Spring, Spring II, Summer, Summer II
Can be completed in 2 years
Program Admissions
No GRE required
3.0
No state restrictions
Program Tuition
61
$545.00
$33,245.00
$545.00
$33,245.00
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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