Overview
The Master of Arts (MA) in Community Counseling degree program at Argosy University, Sarasota in Sarasota, Florida, is designed to prepare students for the practice of professional counseling. The program promotes the development of attitudes, knowledge, and skills essential to becoming thoughtful, skilled, and ethical professionals who can provide counseling services in a wide variety of government, community, and private settings. Graduates meet the academic requirements toward licensure in Alabama, Georgia, and other states (check your state’s licensure requirements).
Career Outcomes
This Community Counseling degree program is designed to prepare you for specialized career options providing:
• individual and group counseling
• case management
• professional consultation
• supervision
You will be prepared to pursue work in a variety of settings, including community agencies, government mental health services, hospitals and clinics, and private practices.
Program Objective
The MA in Community Counseling degree program in Sarasota is committed to preparing students to enter a professional career as master’s-level counseling practitioners who can function ethically and effectively with demonstrated knowledge of social and cultural diversity.
This goal is achieved through a curriculum designed to integrate counseling and advocacy skills, theoretical foundations of professional counseling, and practicum/internship field experience into a set of professional competencies that students can utilize with diverse client populations.
Eligibility for Licensure
Graduates of the MA in Community Counseling program may wish to pursue licensure in Alabama, Georgia, and other states. Master’s-level licensure varies from state to state. It is the student’s responsibility to determine the requirements for professional licensure in the state they wish to practice. Students interested in pursuing licensure should contact their state’s department of professional regulation for information. The American Counseling Association frequently publishes information on professional issues of importance to professional counselors, including licensure, on their Web site at www.counseling.org. Students wishing to pursue licensure in Florida after graduation should consider the MA in Mental Health Counseling program.
Apply
Enhance your career potential by enrolling in the MA in Community Counseling degree program. You can learn more about specific financial aid programs (available to those who qualify) on our Financial Aid & Scholarships pages, or by contacting us to request more information.
This degree program is also offered at other Argosy University Locations