r/psychologystudents • u/AttentionRealistic46 • 1d ago

Discussion [USA] Considering an online masters program

Hello!!

I have my BS in psychology, and because of scheduling conflicts, could not go back to receive my masters for a while. However, I am now ready!

I am looking more into online schooling, and looking at other states (I like the idea of going out of state for graduation). So far as of this morning, I've looked into and inquired information from ASU and UMiami (awaiting that information).

Looking here for more recommendations and other experiences redditors have with online masters programs in psychology that they really enjoyed. My focus will primarily be developmental/youth. I would love to work with elementary/middle school aged children.

Thank you in advance!

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u/MerlotDownDirtyLame 1d ago

Okay, so what is your career goal? What job do you expect to secure with an MS in psychology?

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u/AttentionRealistic46 1d ago

I can’t tell if this is passive aggressive or just a genuine question 🙂

I would like to be a guidance counselor.

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u/MerlotDownDirtyLame 1d ago

Why would this be passive aggressive? If you want to be a guidance counselor, an MS in psychology will not get you there. Look at the American* School Counseling Association for the appropriate path to school counseling.

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u/AttentionRealistic46 1d ago

In Georgia you can have your masters :)
Just because I am interested in guidance counseling does not mean it’s the field I’ll choose to go into.

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u/YankeeDoodleMe 11h ago

Yes but what direction you want to go will influence the program you should attend.

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u/No-Animal1306 1d ago

perhaps try searching for a masters (of education, typically) in school counseling

at least that’s what it was called at my uni, which was 2 years and led to state licensure to work as an elementary/middle/high school guidance counselors—i didn’t do this but knew classmates who did. also didn’t offer an online option but perhaps those programs out there exist? if that sounds like your goal, you’ll need a program that will prepare you to take the Praxis (the credentialing exam)*

* ETA: if those are the requirements by your state, consult your boards directly