Better Yourself.
Better Your Community.
Are you interested in addressing the growing demand for mental health professionals in your area?
At Felician University, our Master of Arts in Counseling Psychology (MACP) program equips students with both the theoretical knowledge and practical skills needed to become a licensed professional counselor. Through online coursework and in-person field experiences, students learn to apply counseling psychology principles to real-world situations; all while assisting those in need.
Fully Online, On Your Terms
Earn your degree 100% online with multiple start dates to fit your schedule. No campus visits or residencies required.
Student Support—Start-to-Finish
From application to graduation, get personalized 1:1 guidance through coursework and field placements — you’ll never have to figure it out alone.
Competitive Price, Streamlined Path
Pay $55,500 in tuition with no extra travel, lodging, or residency fees. A streamlined 60-credit format keeps your time and tuition in check.
Waived Application Fee for the Next Intake!
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The online MACP program allows graduates to start their career as a counselor in just over two years, while fostering a community recognized for its quality and shared values.
- 60 credit hours
- 100 practicum hours and 600+ internship hours
- Seven semesters (full-time), Ten semesters (part-time)
- Three intakes per year (Spring, Summer, Fall)
- MPCAC Aligned
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The online MACP program allows graduates to start their career as a counselor in just over two years, while fostering a community recognized for its quality and shared values.
- 60 credit hours
- 100 practicum hours and 600+ internship hours
- Seven semesters (full-time), Ten semesters (part-time)
- Three intakes per year (Spring, Summer, Fall)
- MPCAC Aligned
Field Placement
Field placement is the hands-on learning component of Felician University’s MA in Counseling Psychology (MACP) program. You’ll complete the required practicum and clinical hours that are necessary for licensure.
While coursework is 100% online, you’re never on your own. Faculty with real-world experience and dedicated student support teams will mentor and guide you throughout your fieldwork in a variety of professional settings.
Below are answers to commonly asked questions about field placement:
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How does the field placement process work?
Field placement is one of the most valuable and rewarding parts of your degree. Practicum hours are overseen by Felician faculty and an on-site field supervisor at your chosen agency. You’ll receive personalized support to identify placement sites that align with your career interests — and those services are covered in your program cost.
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How do field placement services support me?
Your coursework and field experiences are designed to work hand-in-hand, connecting theory with practice. In addition to completing 100 practicum hours and 600+ clinical hours, you’ll have access to a student success coach and Felician’s clinical placement team, who will help with resources, site recommendations, and handling paperwork to keep you on track.
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How should I prepare for my field placement?
Start by considering the type of counseling setting and experience you’d like to pursue. Research local organizations, the services they provide, and their provider teams. This will help you make informed choices and have productive conversations with your student success coach when planning your field placement.
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In what types of agencies do students complete their fieldwork?
MACP students typically complete their field hours in:
- MACP students typically complete their field hours in:
- Community centers and outreach organizations
- Human service agencies
- Counseling and therapy practices
- Addiction and mental health treatment centers
- Adoption and family services agencies
- Senior care facilities, including nursing homes
- Correctional institutions
- Hospitals and healthcare clinics
The major developmental theories of personal development will be examined. An emphasis will be placed on normal growth patterns, accounting for variations that emerge along the developmental spectrum.
(3 credits)
The purpose of this course is to provide students with a working knowledge of ethical issues in mental health care practice. The course will consider the manner in which governing principles of health care ethics are articulated within the general values and specific prescriptions/proscriptions (legal and moral) which constitute current moral wisdom of the mental health professional. Ethical codes of the American Counseling Association, American Mental Health Counselors Association, and the American Psychological Association will be examined. Lectures, case analysis, class discussion of assigned readings, and written assignments will provide both the conceptual and practical tools for addressing the critical ethical issues which arise in your practice.
(3 credits)
This course familiarizes students with the assessment process, how to interview and use assessment tools in conjunction with the DSMIV to arrive at a diagnosis and treatment plan and compares standard assessment techniques and process-oriented interviewing. It considers when to make appropriate referrals to ancillary treatment modalities or for medical evaluations. It also weighs both the potential benefits and risks of assigning diagnostic labels to people.
(3 credits)
Counseling Practicum involves placement in a clinical setting to enable students to develop basic counseling skills and integrate professional knowledge and skills. Counseling Practicum provides an opportunity to perform, on a limited basis and under supervision, some of the activities that a mental health counselor would perform. In addition to the supervised practicum, this course involves a weekly seminar. Prior permission of the Practicum Coordinator is required in order to arrange for a practicum setting appropriate to the student's academic and career goals.
(3 credits)
Learn More
We’re here to answer any questions you may have about the program, including enrollment, tuition, admission requirements, curriculum details, and more.
Why Felician’s online MACP program?
Felician’s 100% online Master’s in Counseling Psychology offers flexible, affordable education with no residency requirements, field placement support, and a values-driven curriculum designed to prepare compassionate, strengths-based counselors.
| Felician University | Competitors | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fully Online | 100% remote coursework | Mixed — some online, some not | ||
| No On-campus Residency | Zero residencies | Frequently require on-campus residencies | ||
| Program Length (months) | 27-39 (full & Part-time options) | 24-36 months (many not offering part-time) | ||
| Affordable Tuition | $55,500 (no added costs for campus travel or lodging) | Ranges from $29,520 to $74,640 — many with added travel + lodging expenses | ||
| Field Placement Support | 1:1 placement assistance offered | Typically, self-arranged by student or minimal support | ||
| No Residency | Pathways in Forensic Counseling & more | Limited or no specialty tracks | ||
| Build-in Franciscan Values | Focuses on service, compassion & social justice | Not emphasized | ||
Where do counselors work?
With a master's degree in counseling psychology, you may practice in a variety of settings including schools, hospitals, non-profit organizations, mental health facilities, private practices, court systems and more.
What Will You Learn in the MACP program?
Felician University’s online Master of Counseling Psychology program will prepare you to become a champion of mental health and social advocacy. Our curriculum blends theory with practical application, equipping you to support diverse clients across various settings.
Key learning outcomes include:
- Mastery of psychological theories and therapeutic techniques to effectively support individuals.
- Advanced clinical skills in assessment, diagnosis, and treatment planning using a strengths-based approach.
- Culturally competent counseling that addresses mental health issues within an ethical, whole-person framework.
- Application of positive psychology principles to foster resilience, well-being, and personal growth.
- A deep understanding of the intersection of psychology, social justice, and the legal system, with opportunities to specialize in areas like forensic counseling.
Counselor vs. Psychologist:
Two pathways to meaningful careers
The MACP degree at Felician prepares students to thrive as a licensed counselor while providing a pathway for graduates to become psychologists in the future by entering a doctorate program.
However, what are the key differences between a counselor and a psychologist? What impact do these two roles have on the mental health field, and what qualifications are needed for either career? We've broken down the distinctions between these two valuable and rewarding career paths, and how an MACP degree can help you achieve your goals:
| Counselor | Psychologist | |||
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| Job Role | Works alongside clients to provide them strategies to deal with a variety of mental health symptoms | Psychologists work alongside clients too, but also focus on academic research and training | ||
| General Education Requirements | Master's Degree | Doctorate | ||
| Level of Care | Helps clients handle relationships and other everyday challenges | Has a greater authority in diagnosing significant mental health pathologies | ||
| Licensure required? | Requires licensure | Requires licensure | ||
| Typical Work Settings |
Mental Health Clinics A variety of medical settings, such as schools, hospitals, and non-profit organizations. |
While Psychologists can work in many of the same settings as counselors, they also have the option to work in different career settings, such as academic institutions. | ||
| Time to Completion |
The master's program at FUO takes 2.3 - 3.3 years to complete |
Typical PhD psychology programs take anywhere from five to seven years. (Source: How Long Does It Take to Get a PhD in Psychology?) |
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Counseling Psychology Program Objectives and Outcomes
Upon completion of the Master of Arts in Counseling program, students will learn to:
- Demonstrate an awareness of the ethical challenges and responsibilities in the field of counseling.
- Articulate a personal model for addressing these responsibilities that is consistent with Catholic and Franciscan values.
- Assess individuals and groups that display patterns of psychopathology.
- Use information and technology literacy for maintaining best practices in counseling.
- Articulate a clear and precise treatment plan for addressing the diagnoses of individuals and groups.
- Adapt to the unique cultural, gender, racial, and sexual orientation needs of individuals and groups they serve.
- Demonstrate competence in appropriate scientifically validated treatment modalities including individual psychological counseling, marital and couples counseling, family counseling, group counseling, and organizational consultation and interventions.
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How much does a Licensed Counselor make?
According to Salary.com, The total annual median income for full-time licensed professional counselors is roughly $64,791.
What is the career outlook for Licensed Counselors?
According the BLS, jobs in the mental health sector are expected to grow three times faster than all other jobs in the US over the next 10 years. By joining the field as a licensed professional counselor, graduates can expect to join a rapidly evolving and growing profession, equipped with the skills to work in a variety of locations.
Licensed Counselors practice in diverse environments including schools, hospitals, organizations, mental health facilities, private practices and more.
Other roles will include jobs in human services, case management, community outreach, advocacy and program administration within non-profit organizations, educational settings and government agencies (not providing therapy).
Is the online MACP program at Felician University accredited?
Felician University’s online Master of Arts in Counseling Psychology curriculum is aligned with the Masters in Psychology and Counseling Accreditation Council (MPCAC).
Felician University is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education.
What makes Felician’s online MACP program stand out from other schools?
Our focus is on preparing students to be compassionate, community-focused, and facilitative of the potential of others, while striving to maintain the ideas of the Gospel and following the model of St. Francis through service to others. In the realm of counseling, a new paradigm – positive psychology – has emerged during the last 10 years. An emphasis on mindfulness, spiritual development, and empowering the potential of others has become a new and core theoretical expansion of models of counseling that we incorporate into our curriculum. We also offer a Forensic Track of the MACP program for our students.
How long will it take for me to complete Felician’s online MACP program?
This program requires 60 credit hours of coursework with 100 practicum hours and 600+ internship hours. The program can be completed part-time in 10 semesters (3.3 years) or full-time in 7 semesters (2.3 years).
How much does the online MACP program at Felician University Cost?
The online Master of Arts Counseling Psychology program costs $925.00 per credit hour for a total degree cost of $55,500, excluding fees. A discount is available to Felician University alumni. A 20% Ed Assist discount may also be available to non-alumni. Fill out the form and connect with an enrollment advisor to see if you qualify.
