August 7, 2009, Newsletter Issue #130: Online Counseling Degree Options

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Students pursuing an online counseling degree have a variety of options available to them. Some of these options include when and where courses are taken, the types of courses which are taken and the amount of time taken to complete the degree. When and where online counseling degree courses are taken is one of the options which is specifically related to the ability to take courses online. Some online programs allow the student to access lessons and assignments at their convenience while other online programs require students to be available at specific times for each lesson. Students participating in an online program should consider which type of program they prefer before selecting a program.

Students also have options in the courses they will take when pursuing an online counseling degree. There may be a number of required courses but students will have options which will help them to tailor the degree to meet their specific needs. For examples students who wish to pursue a career in counseling children may wish to take classes which relate to adolescent psychology. Students wishing to pursue a career in counseling substance abusers may opt to focus on courses which relate directly to substance abuse.

Students pursuing an online counseling degree also have the option to complete the degree at a more relaxed pace than most traditional classroom settings. However, students should be careful to adhere to all time related restrictions to ensure all of the coursework is considered valid.

Related Tip: Online counseling degree options may make obtaining a graduate degree in psychology much easier for some students. This may include students who are already working full time in a related field, students who have disabilities which prevent them from attending a traditional school or students who have other life obligations which prevent them from dedicating themselves fully to school. In these cases obtaining an online counseling degree may make an otherwise unattainable goal possible.

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