Frequently Asked Questions

Yes. To help students gear their education toward their personal career goals, the Master of Arts in Counseling offers two distinct tracks: Clinical Mental Health and School Counseling.

The Master of Arts in Counseling is accredited by the Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Education Programs (CACREP).

Yes. Graduates and students near the end of their program are eligible to take either the National Counselor Exam (NCE) or the National Clinical Mental Health Exam (NCMHE) as required by their particular state for licensure.

The faculty for the Wake Forest University online Master of Arts in Counseling is made up entirely of accomplished counseling professionals, offering students the opportunity to work with leaders in the field, including a former president of the American Counseling Association.

The Master of Arts in Counseling consists of 60 credits.