The Harold Abel School of Psychology master’s degree specialization in counseling psychology prepares learners to pursue the doctoral degree. This rigorous online curriculum focuses on counseling theory, group counseling, and the development of psychological testing skills. Some master’s degree graduates may pursue licensure as psychology assistants or technicians and therefore need to be familiar with their home state’s licensure board requirements. However, for those interested in the independent practice of psychology, this specialization does not prepare graduates for licensure as a professional counselor or psychologist. For those interested in a doctoral degree, Capella University offers a PsyD in the area of counseling psychology, which complements this master’s degree.

Requirements
Applicants must have a Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited or internationally recognized institution, undergraduate GPA of at least 2.7 (on a 4.0 scale), appropriate educational and professional experience.

Other Psychology Degrees
• M.S. in Psychology - General Psychology
• M.S. in Psychology - Clinical Psychology
• M.S. in Psychology - Educational Psychology
• M.S. in Psychology - Industrial/Organizational Psychology
• M.S. in Psychology - School Psychology
• M.S. in Psychology - Sport Psychology

About Capella
Look up. Move forward. Aim high. At Capella University, you will earn your degree from an accredited university that delivers the challenge and energy of a traditional classroom, but gives you the flexibility to fit education into your life. We offer online degree programs with nearly 70 specialized areas of study and more than 650 courses. So you can move forward toward your goals—no matter how high.

Accreditation
Capella University is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission and is a member of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools (NCA), 30 North LaSalle, Suite 2400, Chicago, IL 60602-2504, (312) 263-0456, www.ncahigherlearningcommission.org.