Most counseling programs offer students a variety of psychology and clinical classes to choose from. Some typical topics include theories and approaches to counseling, research methods, group facilitation skills, ethical issues, counseling families and couples, and trauma counseling.

A master’s degree is a higher education program that many students aspire to obtain. Receiving an MA is proof of years of hard work and dedication to a specific field, and it may show employers that graduates are knowledgeable and ready to handle the rigors of the workplace.