Online Master’s in Counseling

Whether you're already in the field or looking to make a career change, we now offer flexible Master's in Counseling programs that can help you become a licensed professional counselor. Our Master of Arts in Professional Counseling program is designed for students aspiring to become licensed professional counselors.

The online Master's in Counseling program serves both recent baccalaureate graduates and licensed professionals who want to broaden their expertise as mental health counselors in community settings.

Recognition of Post-baccalaureate Professional Experience

Students who have a bachelor’s degree, who have been practicing in a counseling-related field, and whose practice is approved by a state license or certificate may be eligible to substitute independent study coursework (Case Reports, a Master’s Thesis or some combination of these two options ) for specific courses in the program.

If you are transferring from another graduate school, please also review our transfer credit policies.

Rolling Admissions
University of the Cumberlands reviews and accepts applications year-round. We operate on bi-semesters: two in fall, two in spring, and one in summer. Qualified applicants can begin classes at the beginning of any bi-semester.

Start working toward your Master’s degree in Counseling today! Call 855.791.7201 or simply fill out the short Student Information Form.

Core Courses

Independent Study

To read more about the courses listed above head to the Course Descriptions page.

_{*These courses are only available to students who have been granted recognition for their Post-baccalaureate Professional Experience}

Note: If course requirement is waived, the corresponding units must be made up in Case Reports.