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Published On Feb 5, 2025

Online courses exclude programs with residencies and field experience.  

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Licensure for becoming a school counselor can differ from clinical mental health counseling licensure. Students are responsible for understanding state licensure requirements for their chosen career path.

Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration. (2025, Feb. 13). 2021 National Survey on Drug Use and Health (NSDUH) Releases. Retrieved May 1, 2025. 

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