Thomas University (Georgia) Online Master’s in Counseling
Thomas University offers a fully online master of science in counseling with four specializations: addictions counseling, clinical mental health counseling, clinical rehabilitation counseling, and professional school counseling. All four specializations require 60 credits, including a 45-credit counseling core and 15 credits in the chosen specialty. Students complete online coursework and can arrange clinical fieldwork in their local area. Pursuing more than one specialization requires additional coursework and clinical hours.
The addictions counseling specialization focuses on counseling people affected by addiction and related mental health concerns. The clinical mental health counseling specialization prepares students for counseling practice in mental health settings. The clinical rehabilitation counseling specialization focuses on supporting people with disabilities and chronic illnesses. Finally, the professional school counseling specialization prepares students to work with children and families in school settings.
The core curriculum includes courses such as substance abuse counseling methods; crisis and trauma counseling; theories and techniques of group counseling; and foundations and techniques of counseling, among others. All students complete a 100-hour practicum, two 300-hour internships, and a counseling capstone.
Notably, Thomas University also offers an online bridge program for people who already hold a graduate degree in counseling but need additional credits or specific coursework to meet licensure requirements in their state. Students can take courses such as psychopathology and diagnosis; human growth and development; or crisis and trauma counseling. Bridge courses are asynchronous, allowing working professionals to study on their own schedules.
Admission requirements are the same for all four specializations. Applicants must submit an application, a resume, a statement of purpose of no more than two pages, three letters of recommendation, and an official transcript from the institution that awarded their bachelor’s degree, along with transcripts of any graduate work. Admissions are offered before the spring, summer, and fall semesters.
Thomas University is a private university in Thomasville, Georgia. It is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC). Its master of science in counseling program, including all four specializations, is accredited by the Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP).
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MS in Counseling – Addictions Counseling
MS in Counseling – Clinical Mental Health Counseling
MS in Counseling – Clinical Rehabilitation Counseling
MS in Counseling – Professional School Counseling
1501 Millpond RoadThomasville, Georgia
Program Essentials
Master's Degree
Counseling: Substance Abuse & Addiction
Yes
0 – No required campus visits
60
Spring, Summer, Fall
Complete in as few as 7 semesters full-time or 10 semesters part-time
Program Admissions
No GRE required
Not specified
No state restrictions
Program Tuition
60
$635.00
$38,100.00
$635.00
$38,100.00
Program Essentials
Master's Degree
Counseling: Clinical Mental Health Counseling
Yes
0 – No required campus visits
60
Spring, Summer, Fall
Complete in as few as 7 semesters full-time or 10 semesters part-time
Program Admissions
No GRE required
Not specified
No state restrictions
Program Tuition
60
$635.00
$38,100.00
$635.00
$38,100.00
Program Essentials
Master's Degree
Counseling: Rehabilitation Counseling
Yes
0 – No required campus visits
60
Spring, Summer, Fall
Complete in as few as 7 semesters full-time or 10 semesters part-time
Program Admissions
No GRE required
Not specified
No state restrictions
Program Tuition
60
$635.00
$38,100.00
$635.00
$38,100.00
Program Essentials
Master's Degree
Counseling: School Counseling
Yes
0 – No required campus visits
60
Spring, Summer, Fall
Complete in as few as 7 semesters full-time or 10 semesters part-time
Program Admissions
No GRE required
Not specified
No state restrictions
Program Tuition
60
$635.00
$38,100.00
$635.00
$38,100.00
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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