Master of Arts in Counseling
Trinity offers two distinct concentrations in counseling, both of which emphasize hands-on learning through laboratory and field experiences.
Trinity’s M.A. in Counseling degree programs will help you to understand the ethical, multicultural, socioeconomic, and developmental issues that counselors must deal with every day. Whether you want to counsel people directly, or to work as a consultant to help develop and evaluate counseling services, Trinity will provide you with the skills needed in today’s career field.
With smaller, seminar-style classes, Trinity offers a level of faculty-student interaction not found at larger schools. Convenient evening class schedules are designed with busy professionals in mind.
Trinity’s M.A. in Counseling degree programs are accredited by NCATE, the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education, and are state-approved.
Concentrations
Trinity offers two concentrations within the Master of Arts in Counseling degree program, each preparing you for your new counseling career!
- In the Counseling concentration (60 credits), you will gain hands-on experience in local schools! The program fulfills the education requirements to become a Licensed Professional Counselor. Following additional experience, you will be eligible to sit for the exam that qualifies you to work in schools, communities, or private practice.
- If you would like a career as an elementary or secondary school counselor, the School Counseling concentration (48 credits) is designed for you! Through classroom, laboratory, and field experiences, you’ll become qualified to provide individual or group counseling. This program meets the certification requirements of the District of Columbia.