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Counseling Degrees
Can I work while studying? Since a bachelors degree in counseling or psychology requires more coursework and study hours than a certificate or associates program, finding time to work can be tricky. If you decide to pursue an online bachelors, this is much less of a problem as you will be able to accommodate your […]
Counseling Salaries
What are the highest and lowest salaries? Your salary will vary depending upon your degree level. With just an associates degree, you will earn about $28,000 as a substance abuse counselor. If you are a mental health case manager with a BA in psychology, you will earn around $40,000. If you have a masters degree, you […]
Counseling Jobs and Careers
Where will I work? Ultimately, where you work in your counseling career will depend on the type of counseling job you want to pursue. One option is to work as a career counselor in schools and universities or as a private consultant for people already in the workforce. Another place you may work is in […]
Graduate Programs in Counseling
How hard is it to gain admission? The ease of being admitted into graduate programs for counseling varies with each school’s level of notoriety and their admissions requirements. While some accredited online graduate programs in counseling may accept nearly every applicant, more traditional schools can be very selective. Although graduate programs are generally selective, it […]
Counseling Certification
What are the best professional certifications? One of the key things to remember about counseling certification is that professional certifications are not the same as a certificate in counseling. Although you can take counseling certification courses, you will not be certified until you have applied with the state certification board and taken either the National […]
Counseling Schools
What are the most affordable schools? An undergraduate degree in psychology or a degree in another related field will help you pursue a higher degree at an accredited counseling school. There are a number of very affordable traditional schools that offer upper level counseling degrees. The U.S. Department of Education’s College Affordability and Transparency Center […]
Counseling Degrees
Are there any books that I can read to help me decide? There are several books you can read to help you decide if a counseling degree is right for you and what kind of counseling most interests you. The Seven Principles for Making Marriage Work: A Practical Guide from the Country’s Foremost Relationship Expert […]
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