2025 Best Online Bachelor's in Counseling Programs

Overall, I feel as though I have gained a lot of valuable knowledge. However, preparing for graduate school, I feel I may have difficulties in programs outside of Liberty University. While the majority of courses in my major have provided valuable information, the focus has been more theology oriented. I understand this is a Christian university, but I did not expect the program to be more bible oriented than knowledge based. I have had a few courses that provided me the secular side of psychology,... Read More but the majority are books writen by ministers and not psychologist. Again there are a few courses that do not focus as much on religion, but the majority are about scripture and not proffesional information. Test are knowledge based, but all other assignments can be slacked on if you know how to use google, and can find enough scripture to sound like a minister. My biggest concern is when I have to take my LPC (Licensed Proffessional Counselor) exam. I fear I have learnt more scripture than facts and case studies. The main problem arises when attempting to cover psychological issues in research papers, and the case studies found do not support biblical principles; and in return you have to distort the information (politician style) to fit biblical principles, in order to avoid low grades due to opposing the adjunct professor's beliefs. Overall if you are focused and dedicated you can gain a valuable education, but only if you can take in the information while adding a biblical twist to it without losing the integrity of your work. The majority of degrees seem to be more so productive to the individual seeking employment with a biblical based orginization. My wife graduated from LU as well for special education and tells me the same thing. However, she does say her graduate school experience was a different story. It was more along the line of information, and not the bible. So I presumme the expectations are for people seeking licensures to attend graduate school as well, and for undergraduate programs to build a moral character. I will add that you are mandated to take bible, theology, and apologetic courses for any degree. It was unfortunate because I did loose my faith through these courses, which made the next few semesters psychologically difficult to support the bible. However, I was able to structure my thinking around helping people where they are at (religion wise). Overall for an online program it is fairly simple and a great place to earn a degree, but requires a lot of work. Your not sitting in class to ask things as they present their self, so reading is important, and some not all professors are good at responding, whereas others simply copy and paste the same statement you questioned to an email to respond to you, which doesn't help at all. I do however enjoy the 8 week subterms online, it allows me to finish courses faster, which motivates me to keep going. I would suggest if schooling online and working fulltime to never take more than 2 courses at a time, and that can be strenuous at times. Look up the course syllabus and difficulty ratings to match courses accordingly. At the end of the day it depends on your reasons for going to school, and if your going to pursue a graduate degree.

The professors were great and very helpful. If they saw that you were trying to succeed they would help you try to reach your goals no matter how much you were struggling. The professors also help you as much as possible if you are planning on going to graduate school. They will get you all the resources you will need to apply for graduate school. As an undergrad in Counseling and community psychology there were a few of us who graduated with that degree, which I thought was great because you go... Read More through the majority of the classes with the same people. So you get to create a bond with the people you are doing the same degree as, especially if you are graduating in the same semester.

The professors were great and very helpful. If they saw that you were trying to succeed they would help you try to reach your goals no matter how much you were struggling. The professors also help you as much as possible if you are planning on going to graduate school. They will get you all the resources you will need to apply for graduate school. As an undergrad in Counseling and community psychology there were a few of us who graduated with that degree, which I thought was great because you go... Read More through the majority of the classes with the same people. So you get to create a bond with the people you are doing the same degree as, especially if you are graduating in the same semester.

Pros: Some professors are very open to student's ideas, views and suggestions. They also like to work with you when there are obstacles that might hinder students from continuing with the program. They are very flexible, and supportive of your ideas for dissertations and program presentations. Cons: The program is very disorganized when it comes to planning degree plans, responding emails, contacting program's advisors. A student figures things out as he or she moves through the program. Also, there... Read More is not a sense of a cohort group, so you are moving a long as you go. Some of their classes are gear toward cognitive-counseling, therefore, you might have a difficult time if you see clients from a humanistic/person-centered approach.

I attended the DePaul University's School of New Learning (SNL) graduating in 1995 with a degree in Counseling. This program is very well organized and helpful to working adults like myself obtaining a college degree. I worked full time and went to school full time, which was a challenge timewise, but the schools flexible class schedules and the ability for me to create my own portfolio of classes enabled me to get my degree. I was able to get credit for close to 2 years of school through my prior... Read More work experience so I saved both time and money on my way. I customized the remaining required classes to match my major, counseling mixing regular DePaul classes during the day and SNL classes at night and on the weekend. Overall the experience was very positive for me.

The University of Valley Forge is a great place for any man or woman who wants to be trained thoroughly in their field of interest and who want to form a strong spiritual relationship with the Lord. The Professors, Faculty and Staff pour into each student that they encounter. The academic success is evident! The University of Valley Forge is focused on helping every student succeed and grow to their fullest potential. The atmosphere is safe, peaceful, and filled with the presence of the Lord. The... Read More campus is small but beautiful. Every student on the campus, that I have encountered, has been encouraging. You create friendships with people at this University that are lifelong and are beneficial for future networking that you can trust. The University of Valley Forge is a great place to grow spiritually and a safe place to be created in the image of God. We have daily chapels where we have pastors, teachers, missionaries, etc. ,from all over the world, come and share their hearts and pour into us as future leaders in the world. The academics are challenging in and of themselves but create in you a solid way of thinking and learning. The academics provide you with a solid baseline for your career to help you when you go out into the real world and start fulfilling your call. The dorms are in the process of being upgraded due to the fact that the campus had been a part of an old military hospital. Every year since I have been at the University, campus security has been thoroughly trying to improve to create a safe environment. I personally, have not had any feelings of fear or terror while being on this campus. The library is fully equipped with the resources and tools that are needed for each major. The library is conducive to studying in a quiet, peaceful environment. The alumni are very supportive of their home base as evidenced by the recent purchase of a new student center, supported by the Alumni finances. The University provides each year, mission trips that are student led in and out of the country. I have been blessed by this University and I thank God for it every day! I would recommend this University to any student who wants to have a deep relationship with the Lord, create friendships that last, be poured into by great professors and faculty, and who want to learn to their fullest potential of the calling the Lord has placed on their life!