Concordia’s online school counseling master’s degree ranks among the best values in the nation.Concordia’s online school counseling master’s degree ranks among the best values in the nation.

Concordia University Wisconsin is one of the best value colleges for an accelerated online Master’s in School Counseling degree, according to College Values Online.


Concordia came in fifth on the list of 15 schools in the nation for 2017. Editors noted Concordia’s faster than average completion pace and low cost relative to others when compiling the ranking.

While many online programs take three to four years to complete, students who enroll in Concordia’s online Master’s in Education-School Counseling degree program can complete coursework in under 18 months.

The online degree program boasts flexible class offerings and high-caliber instruction. Students will take courses like addictions counseling, family development, trauma counseling, group counseling and career counseling. An online counseling certification is also available through Concordia.

College Values Online’s mission is to provide assistance in selecting the best college for each individual situation by offering rankings of schools and various degree programs, in addition to information on numerous career options from a value perspective.

— This story is written by Kali Thiel, director of university communications for Concordia University Wisconsin and Ann Arbor. She may be reached at kali.thiel@cuw.edu or 262-243-2149.

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