What is the difference between the two degree programs? I looked at UNT and saw that they had a degree in counseling psychology (psychology dept) and a degree in counseling (college of education)
Counseling vs. Counseling Psychology
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A doctoral program in counseling usually prepares an MA-level Counselor with experience for supervision of counseling students and/or more administrative positions. A Counseling Psychology PhD trains you to be a licensed psychologist.
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...or for research, or consulting, or whatever else the person chooses to do with the degree.
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Yeah. (But don't a lot of professorships require applicants to be licensed, anyway?)
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Old thread, but wanting to bump it. Have the same general question...
Is there any difference/advantage/disadvantage to an MA degree in Counseling VS an MA degree in Counseling Psychology?
Is there any difference/advantage/disadvantage to an MA degree in Counseling VS an MA degree in Counseling Psychology?
