M.S. in Counseling

Nova Southeastern University offers an innovative academic program designed for the working professional actively involved in or entering the field of counseling. The College offers individuals the opportunity to earn a degree in counseling with specializations in mental health counseling, substance abuse counseling and education, applied behavior analysis, and advanced applied behavior analysis. The program is designed to serve the training needs of practitioners who seek advanced training but who cannot access quality training without the interruption of demanding schedules.

Programs will develop the skills and leadership abilities of counselors who have a desire to provide, create, and maintain high-quality service delivery. The online instruction offers accessibility and flexibility along with a quality educational opportunity for the mature (independent) student.

Here are some of the reasons why students chose NSU.

Small class sizes give you one-to-one access to professors. Vibrant campus life includes NCAA Athletics, social and professional organizations, cultural activities, and wellness and fitness. Ranked a top 200 best colleges among national universities in 2018. Prestigious graduate programs in medicine, law, psychology, business, education, pharmacy, dentistry, and more. A diverse student population includes 1200 international students from 116 countries on five continents. State-of-the-art facilities include the latest classroom technology, advanced laboratories, and the best research libraries. Many NSU graduates go on to earn master's, doctoral or professional degrees at NSU or other universities. Undergraduate students participate in NSU research in fields like medicine, oceanography, cancer, psychology, dentistry, and autism. Students build relationships by participating in numerous community events, many held on NSU’s campus. Our beautiful main campus is just minutes from Fort Lauderdale's beach, South Beach, Las Olas nightlife, and the Everglades.

NSU’s main campus is located in Greater Fort Lauderdale with locations around Florida and Puerto Rico. We are at the heart of the region’s academic and research hub, and just minutes from some of the world’s best beaches. With more than 26,000 students and 152,000 alumni around the world, you will find Shark Friends in every corner of the country – and beyond.

Here are some of the reasons why students chose NSU.

Small class sizes give you one-to-one access to professors. Vibrant campus life includes NCAA Athletics, social and professional organizations, cultural activities, and wellness and fitness. Ranked a top 200 best college among national universities in 2018. Prestigious graduate programs in medicine, law, psychology, business, education, pharmacy, dentistry, and more. A diverse student population includes 1200 international students from 116 countries from five continents. State-of-the-art facilities include the latest classroom technology, advanced laboratories, and the best research libraries. Many of NSU graduates go on to earn masters, doctoral or professional degrees at NSU or other universities. Undergraduate students participate in NSU research in fields like medicine, oceanography, cancer, psychology, dentistry, and autism. Students build relationships by participating in numerous community events, many held on NSU’s campus. Our beautiful main campus is just minutes from Fort Lauderdale's beach, South Beach, Las Olas nightlife, and the Everglades.

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