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Earn your counseling degree — no travel required.
While many online counseling programs do not require travel to campus, students are welcome to visit at any time and to walk in graduation with their peers.
These online programs do not have a required campus visit:
Northwestern University • Evanston, IL
Master of Arts in Counseling
Program Type
Master's
Enrollment Type
Accelerated and Full-Time and Part-Time
Delivery Mode
Online
Length of Program
As few as 18 months
Credits
60
Admission Requirements
- Transcripts
- Letters of recommendation
- Resume
- Statement of purpose
- Supplemental essay
- Recent photo
New York University • New York, NY
master of arts in Counseling for Mental Health and Wellness
Program Type
Master's
Enrollment Type
Full-Time and Part-Time
Delivery Mode
Online
Length of Program
As few as 21 months
Credits
60
Admission Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited university
- Minimum 3.0 GPA
- Statement of purpose
- Current resume
- Transcripts
- Two letters of recommendation
Information last updated: July 2026