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According to the Education Department\u2019s National Center for Education Statistics<\/a>, almost one-third of all postsecondary students are taking at least one class online<\/a>. This popularity comes as no surprise, considering that online classes are flexible, accessible, and allow students to pursue a degree while maintaining jobs, families, and other responsibilities.<\/p>\n

If you\u2019ve ever considered furthering your education or pursuing a new career, an online counseling degree could be right for you.<\/p>\nRequest info<\/a>\n

The Growing Popularity of Counseling Degrees<\/h2>\n

Just like interest in online programs has increased, the popularity and career prospects of counseling degrees have grown as well.<\/p>\n

EMSI <\/a>reports that there is a 13% predicted growth for graduates with counseling degrees between now and the year 2025. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics<\/a>, the projected growth is faster than the average for all occupations. In addition to this growth in counseling degree-holders, EMSI estimates that there will be over 400,000 jobs for counselors in 2025. Those are pretty promising job prospects.<\/p>\n

Check out the handy chart below to discover more counseling degree stats.<\/p>\n

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Ready to Obtain Your Counseling Degree Online?<\/h2>\n

If you\u2019ve dreamed of pursuing a counseling degree, an online counseling degree track could be a better fit for your lifestyle. \u00a0Our online M.A. in Clinical Mental Health Counseling<\/a> program allows students like you to get a graduate degree on your own time. It\u2019s an accelerated graduate program that requires 60 credit hours to complete. Almost all courses are available online; two courses do require a 5-day residency to apply your knowledge in real-world situations.<\/p>\n

This M.A. in CMHC program covers eight core competencies of counseling, including ethical practice, group counseling, and helping relationships. Graduates leave this online program prepared to work in business, education, government, nonprofits, and healthcare organizations. When the program\u2019s very first cohort graduated in July 2017, eight out of the nine students had part-time or full-time placements within two weeks of graduation.<\/p>\n

Are you thinking of becoming a licensed counselor? While this online counseling degree program does meet or exceed licensure requirements for LPC licensing in a variety of states, you should do your research on your own state\u2019s requirements.<\/p>\n

For more information on this online counseling degree program\u2019s courses, faculty, and admission requirements, visit the program page<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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Learn more about The Chicago School<\/h3>\n

Are you interested in learning more about The Chicago School? Fill out the form below to request more information, visit our programs page<\/a>, or you can apply today through our\u00a0application portal.<\/a><\/p>\n

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