Psychology Masters

[TMW2010]

I was looking into APU. However, I do eventually want to be licensed to be a counselor. My main confusion is... will simply having the Master's assist me in going this route? I know I need to get licensed in the state of GA but I'm so confused over the entire process.

You're going to want a counseling specific degree that meets all the requirements of your state. I'm off to work right now, but I know OK requires a 60 hour program specifically geared for counseling before they'll license an LPC; I looked at parlaying the APU program into meeting requirements for licensure but I was told that the degree needed to be specifically geared towards the results of gaining the LPC. I'm fairly certain it's the same for LMFT & LSW. Once again, that is OK's requirements (They also require a doctorate from an APA certified program to practice as a psychologist in the state, too).

I'm actually looking at going after a Counseling degree that will allow for licensure through a B&M in the area once I complete my M.Ed. It'll be the first time in about 2 decades that I've set foot in an actual college classroom as a student instead of being a teacher. :p