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Courses, Admissions, and Financial Aid.
The high-quality online programs in Walden's School of Counseling are designed for you to:
Walden's MS in Marriage, Couple, and Family Counseling, MS in Clinical Mental Health Counseling, and MS in School Counseling programs are accredited by the Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP).
Tuition and fees vary by degree program because programs at Walden are tailored to the specific needs of professionals in each field.
For more information about our degree programs, financial aid, tuition, and scholarships, fill out the form on this page or call one of our enrollment advisors at 8552035779.
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You may be eligible to receive credit towards your program, enabling you to earn your degree faster. An enrollment advisor will work with you to identify what credit you can receive based on your work experience, prior education, life experiences, and more.
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Walden University’s MS in Clinical Mental Health Counseling; and MS in Marriage, Couple, and Family Counseling programs are accredited by the Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP), a specialized accrediting body recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA). CACREP accreditation is a requirement for licensure in some states. The MS in Clinical Mental Health Counseling is accredited as a mental health counseling program under the 2001 standards. Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP) accreditation attests to the quality of our programs, which help you gain the skills and credibility to maximize your impact on your profession.
The MS in Clinical Mental Health Counseling and MS in Marriage, Couple, and Family Counseling programs are designed to prepare graduates to qualify to sit for licensing exams and to meet the academic licensure requirements of many state counseling boards. Walden enrollment advisors can provide guidance on licensure issues, however, it remains the individual’s responsibility to understand and comply with all state licensure requirements. Walden makes no representations or guarantees that completion of Walden coursework or programs will permit an individual to obtain state licensure.
The MS in School Counseling program is offered by Walden University, an institution accredited by the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE) which is a requirement to practice as a school counselor in some states. The MS in School Counseling program meets the standards for school counseling licensure or certification and is a state-approved program in Minnesota and Ohio. The MS in School Counseling program is accredited by the Council on Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP), a specialized accrediting body recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) which may also be a requirement to become licensed or certified as a school counselor in some states. In addition, some states require school counselors to have an existing teaching license or certification, and teaching experience, in order to be eligible for a school counseling certification/license.
Find information on costs, occupation types, completion rates, and median loan debt for these programs at www.WaldenU.edu/programdata.
Walden University is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission, www.hlcommission.org.
The Higher Learning Commission (HLC) is a regional accrediting association recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. The HLC is a U.S. membership organization for educational institutions that was created to develop and maintain high standards of academic excellence. When evaluating credentials, employers and universities often look for applicants who earned their degree from an accredited university.
