Program Details
WNMU offers an online MA in Counseling with several available concentrations. In this School Counseling focus, you’ll enhance your knowledge and skills as you prepare to work with kids of all ages in an educational environment. This program does not fulfill the requirements to become a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC). However, you will be prepared to sit for the New Mexico State Board of Education counseling exam. A substantial internship within a school plays a significant role in this graduate program, but it may be completed locally. Most coursework in this online MA is asynchronous, however, there may be a few classes that are taught synchronously for you to benefit from networking with your peers. Specialized classes normally offered are:
- Legal, Ethical, and Professional Issues in Counseling
- Child & Adolescent Development & Counseling
- Marriage & Family Counseling
Learning Pace
Institution-Paced% Online
100% OnlineProgram Accreditation & Licensing
Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP)
School Accreditation & Licensing
Western New Mexico University is accredited by:
Higher Learning Commission (HLC)
Program Requirements & Restrictions
Minimum Education
Bachelor DegreeRecommended GPA
2.75 or above (4.0 scale)Admission Tests
Proof of English Language Proficiency (International Students)Application Requirements
Official College Transcript(s), Recommendation/Reference Letter(s), Additional Materials May Be Required
Additional Info
- Meets New Mexico licensure requirements. Consultation with your state’s licensing board is required.