Counseling Programs in Maryland
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Projected job growth for counselors in Maryland signals new jobs and expanding opportunities. Maryland's Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation projects a 42% increase in jobs for mental counselors for the years 2006 to 2016, and a 29% increase for substance abuse and behavioral disorders counselors - some of the highest job growth projections in the country. Changes in healthcare resulting in a more holistic approach have driven changes in the counseling field as doctors and other professionals recognize the correlation between emotional issues and overall physical health.
In addition, increased focus and attention on preventive medicine has increased the need for more professionals trained in conditions such as depression, schizophrenia, mood disorders, conduct disorders, anorexia, autism, and marital distress and conflict. As experts on these issues, marriage and family therapists (MFTs) are also highly regarded in Maryland. Currently, Maryland is the second state in the nation for the highest concentration of MFTs for every 1,000 residents, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Job growth projections and the highly regarded status of counselors in the state of Maryland make this a great time to enter the field. Start today by requesting information from the schools listed below.
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Further your counseling career with an advanced degree
Capella University currently offers 3 CACREP-accredited master's programs: Mental Health Counseling, Marriage and Family Therapy, and School Counseling. CACREP accreditation is your assurance that these Capella programs have been evaluated and meet the rigorous standards set by the mental health counseling profession.
Capella also has a variety of additional counseling and behavioral sciences program offerings:
- Addiction Counseling
- Counselor Education & Supervision
- Counseling Psychology
- Career Counseling
- Studies in Human Behavior
- Social and Community Services
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