Counseling is a very challenging job as it requires patience, understanding and good listening ability but the rewards are excellent career wise, majority of counselors work as vocational or school counselors, helping others determine their career and educational goals, while the remaining assist people with personal, family, educational, mental health, and career decisions and problems .

As a counseling student you can choose from a wide variety of courses like :

• Abnormal Psychology
• Analysis & Empirical Research
• Behavioral & Emotional Assessment of Children
• Career, Educational, and Vocational Counseling
• Case Management
• Cognitive Psychology
• Counseling in Higher Education
• Counseling Theory and Practice I & II
• Couples & Marriage Counseling
• Cross-Cultural Counseling
• Dependency & Substance Abuse
• Family Counseling
• Group Counseling
• Human Development
• Mental Health Counseling
• Professional Counseling & Ethics
• Research Methodology & Evaluation
• Rehabilitation Counseling
• School Counseling
• Workforce Education & Training

When choosing an online counseling program always make sure you select an accredited college, some universities and colleges offering online courses in counseling are:

Walden University
For working professionals who desire an advanced degree while maintaining career & personal commitments.

Capella University
Innovative forms of distance learning.

Liberty University
Thousands of adults have earned their degrees through Liberty University's Distance Learning Program.

Winston-Salem State University
A premier, master’s level public institution that develops the skills and values students of all ages.

UMassOnline
UMassOnline enables you to earn high-quality education learning online whether you are a working professional or just interested in online learning.