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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) About Online Counseling Degree Programs

OnlineEducation.com is dedicated to providing prospective students with clear, detailed information about online counseling degree programs. In addition to researching and reporting on counseling specializations, individual programs, and online instructional methods, we provide answers to frequently asked questions (FAQs) about the counseling profession, counselor training, and careers in counseling.

The FAQs listed below are designed to give students a clearer understanding of some of the more complex and potentially confusing issues surrounding counseling, including how to become a licensed professional counselor, the importance of accreditation for counseling programs, and where counseling fits in among other professions in the health and human services sector. The answers draw on our research into counseling programs, interviews we’ve conducted with experts in the field, and the best information that is currently available from professional organizations like the American Counseling Association, the National Board for Certified Counselors, and the Council for Accreditation of Counseling & Related Educational Programs.


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