Counseling Programs in Iowa

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The counseling profession in Iowa is positioned for significant job growth, according to the Iowa Workforce Information Network. Jobs for substance abuse and behavioral disorder counselors are slated to grow by 28.2% in the ten years spanning 2006 to 2016, while mental health counseling and rehabilitation counseling positions will grow 28.6% and 23.6% respectively. But the largest gain will come in marriage and family therapy (MFT) positions, reported to grow 36.2% during the same time period.

And according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor statistics, Iowa already has one of the highest concentrations of MFTs working in the state. The BLS ranks Iowa number four for having the most MFTs for every 1,000 residents, signaling the state's commitment to an emotionally healthy population. A continued emphasis on prevention programs designed to help individuals and families manage stress, cope with economic changes, and work through marital and individual problems translates into more and expanding roles for counselors in the state.

Overall, many areas of counseling are considered high-growth occupations by the nation, and Iowa continues to reflect that trend. If you are interested in the counseling profession, desiring a rewarding and challenging occupation, request information from the schools listed below.

Online Counseling Programs in Iowa ...

Walden University

Programs:

  • Bachelors in Psychology (multiple specializations)
  • Masters in Mental Health Counseling (CACREP Accredited)
  • PhD in Psychology (6 specializations - Clinical Psychology (Licensure), Counseling Psychology (Licensure), General Psychology, Health Psychology, Organizational Psychology, School Psychology (Licensure))
  • PhD in Human Services (6 specializations - Clinical Social Work, Counseling, Criminal Justice, Family Studies & Intervention Strategies, Human Services Administration, Social Policy Analysis & Planning)

Adler School of Professional Psychology

Programs:

  • Masters (MA) in Counseling Psychology

American Pacific University

Programs:

  • Masters (MA) in Transpersonal Psychology

Argosy University

Programs:

  • EdD in Counseling Psychology
  • EdD in Pastoral Community Counseling

Capella University

Programs:

  • Masters in Psychology (9 specializations - Clinical Psychology, Counseling Psychology, Educational Psychology, Evaluation, Research & Measurement, General Psychology, Industrial/Organizational Psychology, Leadership Coaching Psychology, School Psychology, Sports Psychology
  • MS in Human Services (5 specializations - Counseling Studies, Gerontology, Marital Couple and Family Counseling/Therapy, Mental Health Counseling (CACREP Accredited), School Counseling)
  • PhD in Human Services - Counseling Studies

The Chicago School of Professional Psychology

Programs:

  • Masters (MA) in Psychology (5 specializations - Child & Adolescent Psychology, Gerontology, International Psychology, Organizational Leadership, Sport & Science Psychology)

Grand Canyon University

Programs:

  • Bachelors (BS) in Addiction Counseling
  • Masters (MS) in Addiction Counseling
  • Masters (MS) in Marriage and Family Therapy
  • Masters (MS) in Professional Counseling

Kaplan University

Programs:

  • Associates (AAS) in Human Services
  • Advanced Start BS in Psychology
  • Bachelors in Psychology (3 specializations - Applied Behavioral Analysis, Child Development, Substance Abuse)
  • Masters in Psychology (3 specializations - Addictions, Applied Behavioral Analysis, General Psychology)

Liberty University

Programs:

  • Associates (AA) in Psychology (2 specializations - Christian Counseling, General Program)
  • Bachelors (BS) in Psychology (2 specializations - Christian Counseling, General Program)
  • Masters (MA) in Marriage & Family Therapy
  • Masters (MA) in Pastoral Counseling
  • Masters (MA) in Professional Counseling
  • PhD in Pastoral Counseling
  • PhD in Professional Counseling

Northcentral University

Programs:

  • Masters (MA) in Psychology (5 specializations - General Studies, General Psychology, Health Psychology/Behavioral Medicine, Industrial/Organizational Psychology, Marriage and Family Therapy)
  • PhD in Psychology (5 specializations - General Studies, General Psychology, Health Psychology/Behavioral Medicine, Industrial/Organizational Psychology, Marriage and Family Therapy)
  • Doctor of Psychology (PsyD) (5 specializations - General Studies, General Psychology, Health Psychology/Behavioral Medicine, Industrial/Organizational Psychology, Marriage and Family Therapy)

Saybrook Graduate School

Programs:

  • Masters (MA) in Psychology (4 specializations - Creativity Studies, General, Jungian Studies, Marriage and Family Therapy)
  • PhD in Psychology (3 specializations - Clinical Psychology, General, Jungian Studies)