How to Get Counseling Career Training

After deciding to pursue a career in counseling, it's time to uncover training options. Counselors generally hold undergraduate degrees in either education or psychology in addition to taking counseling classes. Graduate students typically specialize in a specific type of counseling. Training choices vary from hands-on practical experience to hands-on-keyboard online training. Mix and match training options to obtain certification for your counseling career.

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      Keep your eyes open for training programs like the Distance Credentialed Counselor (DCC) In-Person Two-Day Training Program. This in-depth credit-offering program is a great benefit for workers who can only take a few days off work for education.

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      Learn on your own time with online educational training programs for a counseling career. Colleges such as the University of Phoenix, Walden University and Capella University offer distance-learning classes.

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      Become a wellness counselor through the Wellness Counselor Career Training and Certification Program. Learn the holistic approach to healing and study peer counseling.

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      Get on-the-job training in addition to classroom learning from colleges like Salter College Worcester.

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      Consider an internship before establishing your counseling career. University Health Services at U.C. Berkley's Counseling and Psychological Services offers internships, which include hands-on experience in individual counseling and workshop and professional development.

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