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Your Life’sCallingServing Humanity by Helping OthersOnline Master of Arts in CounselingSchool CounselingOnline Master of Arts in CounselingClinical Mental Health Counseling

Become a Catalystfor Positive Social ChangeExpand your human relationship skills and learn how to make a more positive impact on society in a variety of humanservices settings encompassing public and private schools, professional counseling settings, administration endeavorsand nonprofit agencies.Join a compassionate group of students and faculty at WakeForest University when you enroll in the online Master of Arts inCounseling program.Our faculty and student body are known for theirone of our online degree programs and reside outsidededication to serving humanity, both in their personal andof North Carolina, please inquire before enrolling toprofessional lives. Whether you are currently a volunteer,determine if we have acquired permission to offer onlinealready working in a human services profession, lookingcourses in your state. Please contact our online enrollmentfor a career change or simply interested in helping moreteam at 1-877-830-7283 for more information.people, you will learn different ways to communicate andbetter understand people at all stages of life. DiscoverEach state’s counseling licensure board determines thelicensing requirements for candidates seeking licensure ashow counseling and human services practices play ana counseling professional. If you wish to enroll in one ofimportant role in society and learn from some of themost recognized scholars and professional leaders in thecounseling profession.our online offerings and are located in Kansas or Illinois,please note that no purely online degree, including thatoffered by Wake Forest, is sufficient for licensure as aThe Graduate School of Arts and Sciences at Wake Forestclinical mental health counseling professional in thoseoffers two online master’s programs that are rooted instates. However, this limitation regarding online coursescounseling but culminate in a specialized focus.does not apply to the school counseling track within theChoose from the Master of Arts in Counseling – SchoolMaster of Arts in Counseling program.Counseling or Master of Arts in Counseling – ClinicalMental Health Counseling.Recently enacted federal regulations requiring compliancewith state laws affecting the delivery of distance educationdegrees, programs and courses to students whosephysical presence is in a state other than North Carolinamay limit Wake Forest University’s ability to offer onlineopportunities to these students. If you wish to enroll inSpeak with an Enrollment Advisor today. Call 1-877-830-7283 for moreinformation about online graduate programs at Wake Forest University.

Well-respected around theworld, the counseling programat Wake Forest differentiatesitself through its:SPIRIT OF SERVICELearn at an institution that embodies the spirit of ProHumanitate (for humanity), with an abiding commitmentto serve others.CLINICAL SKILLS FOCUSCollaborate with a passionate, driven faculty and fellowstudents in our rigorous academic environment thatexpands your counseling and clinical skills so you canbecome an exceptional counseling professional.STUDENT-CENTERED MODELExperience focused support of your mastery of thecore and specialty areas to make a positive impact as acounseling or human services professional.COMMITMENT TO EXCELLENCEDiscover well-defined goals and objectives,a variety of learning experiences and an environmentfocused on quality.PATH TO COUNSELING CERTIFICATIONBecome eligible to take the National CounselorExamination for Licensure and Certification(NCE), which leads to certification as a Nationally CertifiedCounselor (NCC) by the National Board for CertifiedCounselors (NBCC), when you graduate from the Masterof Arts in Counseling program.For a Directory of State Counseling Boards,Please reAndCert/TP/StateRequirements/CT2.aspxFor a Directory of Resources for School CounselorCertification, Please ontentid 242Speak with an Enrollment Advisor today. Call 1-877-830-7283 for moreinformation about online graduate programs at Wake Forest University.

CurriculumWake Forest students are known for having extraordinary pass rates on exams and going on to hold meaningful,respected human services positions across the globe. Graduates of the program also have a history of high acceptancerates in reputable doctoral programs. This success can be attributed to the dedicated faculty; the motivated, hardworkingstudents; and the challenging curriculum at Wake Forest.Online Master of Arts in Counseling (MAC)The Master of Arts in Counseling program consists of a common core of courses to provide knowledge in eight areas:human growth and development, social and cultural foundations, helping relationships, group work, career and lifestyledevelopment, appraisal, research and program evaluation, and professional orientation. The program also supplies clinicalinstruction with practicum and internship experiences. Through the 60-hour program, you will take 15 required corecourses, three clinical courses and three courses in a program specialty area.Clinical Mental Health Specialty TrackSchool Counseling Specialty TrackFoundation CoursesFoundation CoursesProfessional Orientation to Counseling3 creditsProfessional Orientation to Counseling3 creditsLife Span Development: Implicationsfor Counseling3 creditsLife Span Development: Implicationsfor Counseling3 creditsTheories and Models of Counseling3 creditsTheories and Models of Counseling3 creditsResearch and Statistical Analysis in Counseling3 creditsResearch and Statistical Analysis in Counseling3 creditsCore Courses(18 credit hours)Core Courses(18 credit hours)Basic Counseling Skills and Techniques3 creditsBasic Counseling Skills and Techniques3 creditsAdvanced Counseling Skills and CrisisManagement3 creditsAdvanced Counseling Skills and CrisisManagement3 creditsGroup Procedures in Counseling3 creditsGroup Procedures in Counseling3 creditsFamily Counseling3 creditsFamily Counseling3 creditsCultures and Counseling3 creditsCultures and Counseling3 creditsCareer Development and Counseling3 creditsCareer Development and Counseling3 creditsBeginning Practice Courses(8 credit hours)Beginning Practice Courses(8 credit hours)Clinical Mental Health Counseling Practicum3 creditsSchool Counseling Practicum3 creditsClinical Mental Health Counseling3 creditsSchool Guidance and Counseling3 creditsConsultation and Program Developmentin Counseling2 creditsConsultation and Program Developmentin Counseling2 creditsAdvanced Practice Courses(22 credit hours)Advanced Practice Courses(22 credit hours)Appraisal Procedures for Counselors3 creditsAppraisal Procedures for Counselors3 creditsAddiction Counseling3 creditsAddiction Counseling3 creditsClinical Mental Health Counseling Internship I3 creditsSchool Counseling Internship I3 creditsClinical Mental Health Counseling Internship II3 creditsSchool Counseling Internship II3 creditsClassification of Mental & Emotional Disorders3 creditsCounseling Children3 creditsIssues in Clinical Mental Health Counseling3 creditsIssues in School Counseling3 creditsProfessional, Ethical, & Legal Issues in Counseling2 creditsProfessional, Ethical, & Legal Issues in Counseling2 creditsProfessional Identity Capstone Course2 creditsProfessional Identity Capstone Course2 creditsMaster of Arts in Counseling – ClinicalMental Health60 creditsMaster of Arts in Counseling – School Counseling60 creditsSpeak with an Enrollment Advisor today. Call 1-877-830-7283 for moreinformation about online graduate programs at Wake Forest University.

Admission Requirements Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution Cumulative undergraduate GPA of 2.5 or higher GRE 300; Writing 3 (Wake Forest requirement) Three letters of recommendation Personal statement 80 application fee Virtual interview with enrollment advisor*Applicants may receive a GRE waiver based on previous academic performance.Please connect with your Enrollment Advisor to see if you qualify.About Wake Forest UniversityWake Forest College, as it was then known, was formed in 1834 with a uniqueeducational mission—to build not only intellect, but also character. Today, WakeForest University carries on this mission by educating the whole person throughmind, body and spirit and by helping students find their place in the world followinggraduation.The Wake Forest motto is Pro Humanitate, which means to serve humanity. This mottois interwoven throughout the academic programs and curriculum at Wake Forest andis heeded by the faculty and student body. Wake Forest students and faculty are notjust scholars and educators; they are people who have an innate passion to positivelyinfluence society and lead purpose-filled lives. This passion is what makes theGraduate School of Arts and Sciences a desirable place to pursue advanced studies incounseling and human services.Part of the Graduate School of Arts and Sciences, the Department of Counseling ishighly regarded for its faculty, high test scores, notable students and curriculum.Wake Forest is continuously recognized for its outstanding academic environment andchallenging liberal arts curriculum. U.S. News & World Report’s 2019 Annual Guideto America’s Best Colleges ranks Wake Forest #27 among the nation’s Best NationalUniversities. U.S. News & World Report also ranks Wake Forest as one of the “bestvalue” national universities for offering high-quality education at a reasonable cost.Speak with an Enrollment Advisor today. Call 1-877-830-7283 for moreinformation about online graduate programs at Wake Forest University.

AccreditationHeld to high academic and quality standards,Wake Forest is accredited by the SouthernAssociation of Colleges and Schools.The Master of Arts in Counseling program, whichincludes both the Clinical Mental Health andSchool Counseling concentrations, is accreditedby the Council for Accreditation of Counselingand Related Educational Programs (CACREP).CACREP accreditation is known worldwide asthe longest-standing, most recognized formof specialized/professional accreditation acounseling program can earn.The Department of Counseling also successfullypassed two strenuous reviews by accreditationentities—the National Council for Accreditationof Teacher Education (NCATE) and North CarolinaDepartment of Public Instruction (NCDPI)—andreceived good reviews from university internaland external review boards.SACS CAN BE CONTACTED AT:CACREP CAN BE CONTACTED AT:NCATE CAN BE CONTACTED AT:Southern Association of Collegesand SchoolsCouncil for Accreditation of Counselingand Related Educational ProgramsNational Council for Accreditation ofTeacher Education1866 Southern LaneDecatur, GA 30033-4097Phone: 1-404-679-4508(Commission on Colleges, ext. 4504)Fax: 1-404-679-4556 (1-404-679-4558)Website: www.sacs.org1001 North Fairfax Street, Suite 510Alexandria, VA 22314Phone: 1-703-535-5990Fax: 1-703-739-6209Website: www.cacrep.org2010 Massachusetts Ave NW, Suite 500Washington, DC 20036Phone: 1-202-466-7496Fax: 1-202-296-6620Email: ncate@ncate.orgWebsite: www.ncate.orgSpeak with an Enrollment Advisor today. Call 1-877-830-7283 for moreinformation about online graduate programs at Wake Forest University.

Online Master of Arts in Counseling School Counseling Online Master of Arts in Counseling Clinical Mental Health Counseling Your Life's Calling Serving Humanity by Helping Others. Speak with an Enrollment Advisor today. Call 1-877-830-7283 for more information about online graduate programs at Wake Forest University.