The Office of University of Louisiana Monroe Online Master's in Counseling has been recognized as one of the top 20 programs in the country, according to Human ServicesEdu.org. The ULM Online program is a Master of Science in Counseling with a concentration in Clinical Mental Health Counseling.
HumanServicesEdu.org writes about the changing academic world and the rapid expansion of getting an online education, stating, "If you’re hoping to make a career out of counseling, getting a master’s degree is going to be a requirement no matter how busy or complicated your life might be."
In evaluating the different programs, HumanServicesEdu.org researched the intrinsic value of a program, such as specialty tracks, the number of online courses a program has and accreditation.
Dr. David Hale, Assistant Professor of Marriage and Family Therapy and Director of the Online Ph.D. MFT Program, said the recognition of the Counseling program is a benefit to all.
"We are excited to receive this kind of recognition. Not only does it highlight ULM's Counseling Program, it reflects the value of the Counseling program both academically and financially." Hall said.
Dr. Shushma Krishnamurthy, Dean of the Graduate School is pleased with the work of the counseling faculty and the growth of the program.
Krishnamurthy said, "Counseling students take the national, standardized CPCE test (Counselor Preparation Comprehensive Examination ). Our 100% pass rate speaks for itself. The online format of the program and value for money are very attractive, which is also why the program has grown substantially over the past five years."