Work in social agencies, schools, mental health clinics, hospitals or in corporate HR. Many graduates pursue Florida licensure as mental health counselors. (60 credit hours)
Go Where Your Dedication Will Be Needed – and Valued
Just earned your bachelor’s degree? Looking to advance your career or explore a new direction? Harness your passion to change lives by embarking on one of the fastest-growing career paths today: earn your M.S. in Counseling.
As more public and private sector leaders prioritize the urgent need for trained counselors in today’s volatile world, your growth opportunities in the field are both promising and diverse. Pick your passion: our five rewarding M.S. in Counseling concentrations empower you to help the people and issues that inspire you most.
Explore Five Rewarding Counseling Concentrations
Earning Potential and Job Growth
Florida | Georgia | Southeast | National | |
Base year | 21,270 | 13,530 | 112,520 | 324,500 |
Projected Year | 26,100 | 16,300 | 135,370 | 351,700 |
Growth Rate | 22.7% | 20.5% | 20.3% | 8.5% |
Total Annual Openings | 2,910 | 1,800 | 14,950 | 37,300 |
Aggregate Growth - All Occupations | 15.7% | 11.7% | 11.1% | 5.2% |
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
Note: State and regional projections refer to the years 2016-2026, national projections refer to the years 2018-2028.
Quick Facts
Three-Day Residency Benefit for All Online Counseling Students

The Residential Institute enhances your online distance program with three days of professional onsite engagement, including face-to-face personalized faculty mentoring and feedback, team counseling activities, clarification around required clinical field experiences, protocols, and professional expectations and other goals designed to maximize your academic and professional success.
- Required attendance for all online M.S. Counseling program students
- Held Friday morning through Sunday afternoon
- Choice of NSU Fort Lauderdale/Davie Campus or NSU Regional Campus in Orlando
- Part of PYCL 0511, Introduction to Counseling Techniques, typically taken in 2nd program semester
In December 2018, NSU's Clinical Mental Health Counseling program applied for secondary specialty accreditation through the Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP), and is published on CACREP's Directory section of their website as "Accreditation Status: In Process."