National Ranking for Graduate Counseling Program
May 07, 2015
Overall, ASU’s program was ranked No. 14 on the list and is one of three Texas schools to be ranked in the top 15. According to BestMastersInPsychology.com, the rankings were formulated by assigning weighted scores to each program in the categories of average tuition (15 percent), number of students enrolled (20 percent), available programs and curriculum (30 percent), accreditation (25 percent) and reviews in the Guide to Online Schools (10 percent).
Dr. Lesley Casarez, ASU program manager, said, “This recognition is such an honor for the Department of Curriculum and Instruction. Our program attracts a lot of great candidates due to the flexibility offered through the online format. We currently have over 300 students in the guidance and counseling program who bring a wealth of experiences and distinction to ASU, and we hope this trend continues in the future. The feedback that we are getting from former students is that they are successful in their new careers because of the quality of this program.”
The ASU Master of Education in guidance and counseling program requires 36 credit hours and can be completed totally online in 24 months. It prepares students to seek certification as a Texas school counselor. More details are available at www.angelo.edu/dept/ci/me_guidance_counseling.php.
The other Texas schools ranked in the top 15 were Texas A&M University and Lamar University. The complete rankings can be found at www.bestmastersinpsychology.com/best/online-masters-in-counseling-degree-programs/.
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