Masters in Counseling Studies (MS)

A Master of Counseling Studies degree qualifies professionals to work in a non-clinical capacity in the field of health and human services. This degree enables professionals to help social workers, healthcare workers, and other professionals to provide services to people. Professionals with this degree typically work under the direction of workers from a variety of fields, such as nursing, psychiatry, psychology, or social work.

Steps Toward A Masters in Counseling Studies (MS)

To become a counseling services professional, requirements vary significantly by state. Successful students typically complete the following steps:

Earn proper undergraduate degree (requirements vary by state). Common undergraduate degrees include Bachelor of Science programs in education, psychology or human services. Entry level into this field, is just a high school diploma, however.
Earn proper graduate degree (requirements vary by state). Typically includes completing a Master of Counseling Studies or Human Behavior.
There are no known licensure for this profession.
Continuing education. Advancement to case management, social work, or counseling jobs requires a bachelor’s or master’s degree in human services, counseling, rehabilitation, social work, or a related field.

My Earning Potential

The expected salary, career growth, and work environment for a counseling professional might include:

Median Expected Salary: Up to $47,000, according to Indeed.com’s most recent report.
Job Prospects: Excellent, particularly for individuals with advanced education.
Job Setting: Private practices, schools, offices, hospitals, community centers, businesses.

My Degree and What It’s Good For

A degree in counseling studies prepares you to participate both in patient care and counseling related scholarship and policy-making. A counseling professional is typically responsible for the following job duties:

Help clients master living skills and communicate more effectively.
Support the client’s participation in a treatment plan
Offer case management support and guidance.
Arrange for medical care, vocational training, job placement and other outside services.

Online Masters in Counseling Studies Degree Programs

Capella University: MS in Studies of Human Behavior

Masters in Counseling Online Programs

The following accredited schools offer online masters in counseling programs in various specialties. You can request information from one or more schools by clicking on the school's link.