• An MA in Counseling qualifies you for many careers.teacher image by Twilight Dragon from Fotolia.com
  
  Over 400 universities in the United States offer Master's programs in Counseling, though some programs are called "Counseling Psychology" or "Counseling and Guidance" or the like. Though each graduate program has its own approach and focus, all are geared to help students launch careers as therapists, school guidance counselors, family therapists, or other mental-health providers, and require a combination of course work and clinical practice.
  
  

Adler School of Professional Psychology

• The renowned Adler School offers an MA in Counseling Psychology at both its campuses in Chicago and in Vancouver (the requirements are slightly different). With full-time study, the program takes two calendar years to complete.
  
  Adler School of Professional Psychology -- Chicago
  65 E. Wacker Place Suite 2100
  Chicago, IL 60601
  312-201-5900
  
  Adler School of Professional Psychology -- Vancouver
  1090 W. Georgia St. Suite 1200
  Vancouver, BC V6E 3V7
  Canada
  604-482-5510
  
  Adler.edu
  
  

University of Wisconsin - River Falls

• The UW College of Education offers a Master of Science in Education degree in School Counseling. The program uses the "reflective model" approach, integrating personal development with professional development. The program requires 40 semester credits of work; part-time students taking 6 credits each term and additional coursework over the summer usually take two years, including summers, to finish.
  
  University of Wisconsin- River Falls
  410 S. Third St.
  River Falls, WI 54022
  715-425-3911
  uwrf.edu
  
  

Argosy University

• Argosy University offers an MA in Counseling Psychology at campuses in Seattle, Washington and Alameda, California, training students for careers as marriage counselors, family therapists, career counselors, guidance counselors, and counseling psychologists. The courses are designed to be taken in sequence, with first-year coursework focusing on the theoretical foundations of counseling.
  
  Argosy University, San Francisco Bay Area
  1005 Atlantic Ave.
  Alameda, CA 94501
  510-217-4700
  
  Argosy University, Seattle
  2601-A Elliott Ave.
  Seattle, WA 98121
  206-283-4500
  
  Argosy.edu