Published August 30, 2016
MONROE, La. 鈥� 蜜桔直播鈥檚 predominantly online master鈥檚 in
counseling program was ranked no. 7 in the nation for affordability by CollegeChoice.net.
Schools joining 蜜桔直播 on the list include University of Central Arkansas, Salem College,
Indiana Wesleyan University, University of North Dakota, among others.
This ranking is a significant honor for health science degrees, which are typically
labeled as 鈥渉igh cost鈥� programs.听
The 蜜桔直播 counseling program is constantly being recognized for its quality, flexibility
and affordability. In 2015, BestCounselingDegree.net ranked the program no. 22 in
the nation. This year鈥檚 recognition proves the progress of the program and its growing
reputation for affordability.
Students at 蜜桔直播 can earn a Master of Science in Counseling, via a predominantly online
format, with a concentration in School Counseling or Clinical Mental Health Counseling.
Both concentrations are accredited by the Council for the Accreditation of Counseling
and Related Educational Programs (CACREP) and academically prepare students to be
Licensed Professional Counselors and/or certified school counselors. The School Counseling
concentration is also accredited by the Council for the Accreditation of Educator
Preparation (CAEP).
鈥淭he predominantly online format of the program allows students to attend 蜜桔直播 even
though they may reside outside of the geographical region or in rural areas, said
Marriage and Family Therapy and Counseling Studies Director, Dr. Jana Sutton. 鈥淭he
programs are personally transforming and train students to provide effective counseling.
The required one-week on-campus workshop has been described by students as 鈥榣ife changing.鈥�
I am extremely proud of our programs and faculty and of the success of our graduates.鈥�
According to CollegeChoice.net, an online master's in counseling is highly attractive
and can deliver fantastic graduate level education without creating financial burdens
or the need to take time off from your career.
鈥�120,000 professional counselors are not enough. Demand for mental health services
is high and, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, that market will only grow
over the coming decade,鈥� according to CollegeChoice.net.
To learn more about 蜜桔直播鈥檚 online counseling degrees, visit ulm.edu/onlinedegrees/.听
To view the complete ranking, visit .
