Master of Arts in Counseling
West Texas A & M University

Program Details

An online Master of Arts degree in Counseling is available to the working adult students through West Texas A & M University.  This program prepares professional counselors to address progressively growing and diverse populations.  Studies may include but are not limited to:

  • Crisis Counseling
  • Group Counseling
  • Couples and Family Counseling

Students will develop skills in assessment and diagnosis as well as tools applicable to counseling roles in clinical settings.  Graduates with this degree are prepared to take the counselor education program’s comprehensive exam, and then begin to pursue professional licensure.  Explore faculty-approved internships, legal, ethical and professional issues, diversity, group work and more with West Texas A & M University online.

Learning Pace

Institution-Paced

% Online

100% Online

School Accreditation & Licensing

West Texas A & M University is accredited by:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC)

Program Requirements & Restrictions

Minimum Education

Bachelor Degree

Recommended GPA

2.75 or above (4.0 scale)

Application Requirements

Official College Transcript(s), Recommendation/Reference Letter(s), Resume/CV