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
We are excited to announce that CACREP will be conducting a site visit for our Clinical Mental Health Counseling Concentration from April 14 -16, 2021. This visit, originally scheduled for March 2020, will allow CACREP to review our curriculum, student outcomes, and facilities.
Once the visit concludes, the CACREP Board is expected to arrive at an accreditation decision during their July 2021 Board meeting. CACREP is aware that our institution has experienced delays due to the pandemic and will acknowledge this during their review process. More information on our status is located HERE.