Online Master of Counseling

Offered through the School of Counseling and Counseling Psychology, Arizona State University's online Master of Counseling will prepare you to provide culturally responsive, clinical mental health services to clients across the lifespan. With a combination of coursework and supervised field experiences, you’ll graduate prepared to take the next steps to become a licensed professional counselor.

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Quick facts

Next start date:

Next start date: 01/12/2026


Total classes:

Total classes: 20

Weeks per class:

Weeks per class: 7.5–15

Total credit hours:

Total credit hours: 60

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Prepare for a career as a licensed counselor

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Professional Licensure

ASU's academic programs that prepare you for professional licensure or certification are designed to meet Arizona's requirements. Completing an ASU program may not fulfill educational requirements for licensure or certification in other states. For additional information, visit the professional licensure webpage.

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Will my diploma say ‘online’?

No, Arizona State University’s diplomas don’t specify whether you earn your degree online or in person. All diplomas and transcripts simply say “Arizona State University.”

Online counseling master’s courses

This program covers a range of topics from multicultural counseling and psychotherapy to human development across the lifespan and psychological tests. You’ll also have the opportunity to take elective courses in your interest areas such as neuropsychology, substance abuse and addiction, personality assessment and more.

Additionally, you’ll participate in three semesters of field-based clinical practice, which will provide you with a foundation for success during the licensure process. You’ll complete a practicum and two internships at a site you identify and that is approved by the program. This, combined with weekly live, virtual group supervision experiences, will allow you to practice providing clinical services in an array of mental health settings.


Become a licensed professional counselor (LPC)

After gaining licensure, you can seek clinical roles in settings from community agencies and hospitals to private practice and university counseling centers. As a graduate of the online Master of Counseling program, you’ll also be prepared to continue to doctoral-level studies in areas such as clinical and counseling psychology. Types of practice you may pursue include, but aren’t limited to:

Learn from leading counseling practitioners in the field

Faculty in the College of Integrative Sciences and Arts are committed to research and exploration in their fields of work. Many of our faculty and staff are recognized nationally and internationally for their achievements from psychology to writing.

  • American Educational Research
  • Association Fellows
  • American Psychological Association fellows
  • Fulbright scholars

Learn from leading counseling practitioners in the field

Faculty in the College of Integrative Sciences and Arts are committed to research and exploration in their fields of work. Many of our faculty and staff are recognized nationally and internationally for their achievements from psychology to writing.

  • American Educational Research
  • Association Fellows
  • American Psychological Association fellows
  • Fulbright scholars

How to apply

Applicants to the Master of Counseling program must fulfill the requirements of both the Graduate College and the College of Integrative Sciences and Arts.

This program has a highly competitive admission process. Please note that the fall application deadline is Feb. 1 and the spring application deadline is Aug. 1.

Study at a globally recognized university

ASU is a global university recognized for its commitment to innovation, research and high-quality academic programs. Our university is repeatedly awarded peer-reviewed honors from U.S. News & World Report and other respected organizations.

#1


in innovation for 10 consecutive years, ahead of Stanford and MIT

Top 10


best online bachelor’s programs

Top 10%


best global universities

80%


of graduates reported their experiences at ASU inspired them to explore new career opportunities

Tuition calculator

Use our calculator to estimate your full-time or part-time tuition fees for this program prior to any financial aid. Keep in mind that most of our students receive financial aid, which can reduce out-of-pocket costs. Learn more.

Tuition calculator

Use our calculator to estimate your full-time or part-time tuition fees for this program prior to any financial aid. Keep in mind that most of our students receive financial aid, which can reduce out-of-pocket costs. Learn more.

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