There are 698 licensed marriage and family therapists (LMFTs) and 4662 licensed professional counselors (LPCs) in Georgia according to the State Composite Board of Professional Counselors, Social Workers, and Marriage & Family Therapists. Both licenses are issued by this regulatory agency in Georgia.
According to the December 2011 report on CareerOneStop, a career website sponsored by the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL), Georgia is expected to increase its LMFT workforce by 78 percent from 2008 to 2018. Georgia is one of the top paying states for the profession with an annual income of $61,160 in 2010. The best places for employment in the state are urban areas in a variety of settings: private or group practice, school systems, disability services, pastoral counseling, and healthcare organizations.
Some schools that offer master's in psychology programs in Georgia are:
Georgia State University: Based in Atlanta, this state school offers a Master of Arts in psychology in the following tracks: clinical, cognitive sciences, community, developmental, and neuropsychology and behavioral neuroscience. It also offers a Master of Education in educational psychology, school counseling, and school psychology. For students who are interested in working in mental health can opt to study for a Master of Science in mental health counseling and educational research, among other specialties.
University of Georgia: A public university located in Athens, it offers a Master of Arts in educational psychology, which is designed to prepare graduates for careers in the school system as instructional designers. The Master of Arts in guidance and counseling is for those who want to work in community mental health settings as providers of psychotherapy. There is a separate Master of Education in educational psychology in which a student can design his or her own course of study on human development, learning, and motivation.
Clark Atlanta University: A private university in Atlanta, this school offers a Master of Arts in community counseling or school counseling. Choosing a degree track here will depend on whether a student is interested in one-on-one work.
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School Accreditation: North Central Association of Schools and CollegesPrograms Offered:MS In Psychology |
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Albany State University (Albany, GA)
School Accreditation:
Southern Association of Colleges and Schools
Programs Offered:
Master of Education in School Counseling
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Argosy University (Atlanta, GA)
School Accreditation:
North Central Association of Schools and Colleges
Programs Offered:
Master of Arts in Clinical Psychology
Master of Arts in Community Counseling
Master of Arts in Community Counseling - Marriage & Family Therapy
Master of Arts in Counseling Psychology (online)
Master of Arts in Forensic Psychology (online)
Master of Arts in Industrial Organizational Psychology (online)
Master of Arts in Mental Health (online)
Master of Arts in School Psychology (online)
Master of Arts in Sport-Exercise Psychology (online)
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Augusta State University (Augusta, GA)
School Accreditation:
Southern Association of Colleges and Schools
Programs Offered:
M.Ed. in Counselor Education
Master of Science in Psychology - Applied Experimental
Master of Science in Psychology - Applied Experimental Track
Master of Science in Psychology - Clinical / Counseling Track, Non-Thesis Option
Master of Science in Psychology - Clinical / Counseling Track, Thesis Option
Master of Science in Psychology - Clinical/Counseling
Master of Science in Psychology - Experimental Track
Master of Science in Psychology - General Experimental
Master of Science in Psychology - General Experimental Track
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Brenau University (Gainesville, GA)
School Accreditation:
Southern Association of Colleges and Schools
Programs Offered:
Master of Science in Applied Gerontology (online)
Master of Science in Clinical Counseling Psychology
Master of Science in Psychology
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Clark Atlanta University (Atlanta, GA)
School Accreditation:
Southern Association of Colleges and Schools
Programs Offered:
Master of Arts in Community Counseling
Master of Arts in School Counseling
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Clayton State University (Morrow, GA)
School Accreditation:
Southern Association of Colleges and Schools
Programs Offered:
Master of Science In Applied Developmental Psychology
Master of Science In Clinical Psychology
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Columbus State University (Columbus, GA)
School Accreditation:
Southern Association of Colleges and Schools
Programs Offered:
Masters of Science in Community Counseling
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Fort Valley State University (Fort Valley, GA)
School Accreditation:
Southern Association of Colleges and Schools
Programs Offered:
Master of Science Education in School Counselor Education
Master of Science in Mental Health Counseling
Master of Science in Rehabilitation Counseling and Case Management
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Georgia Southern University (Statesboro, GA)
School Accreditation:
Southern Association of Colleges and Schools
Programs Offered:
Master of Education in Counselor Education
Master of Education in Counselor Education - Community Counseling
Master of Education in Counselor Education - School Counseling
Master of Education in Counselor Education - Student Services in Higher Education
Master of Science in Psychology
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Georgia State University (Atlanta, GA)
School Accreditation:
Southern Association of Colleges and Schools
Programs Offered:
Master of Arts in Psychology - Clinical
Master of Arts in Psychology - Cognitive Sciences
Master of Arts in Psychology - Community
Master of Arts in Psychology - Developmental
Master of Arts in Psychology - Neuropsychology and Behavioral Neuroscience
Master of Education in Education Psychology - Educational Psychology
Master of Education in School Counseling
Master of Education in School Psychology
Master of Sciecne in Mental Health Counseling and Educational Research
Master of Science in Mental Health Counseling
Master of Science in Rehabilitation Counseling
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Mercer University (Macon, GA)
School Accreditation:
Southern Association of Colleges and Schools
Programs Offered:
M.Div./M.S. in Community Counseling
Master of Science in Counseling
Master of Science in Professional Counseling
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North Georgia College & State University (Dahlonega, GA)
School Accreditation:
Southern Association of Colleges and Schools
Programs Offered:
Master of Science in Community Counseling
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Thomas University (Thomasville, GA)
School Accreditation:
Southern Association of Colleges and Schools
Programs Offered:
Master of Science in Community Counseling
Master of Science in Rehabilitation Counseling
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University of Georgia (Athens, GA)
School Accreditation:
Southern Association of Colleges and Schools
Programs Offered:
Master of Arts in Educational Psychology
Master of Arts in Guidance and Counseling
Master of Education in Educational Psychology
Master of Education in Professional Counseling
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University of West Georgia (Carrollton, GA)
School Accreditation:
Southern Association of Colleges and Schools
Programs Offered:
Master of Arts in Psychology
Master of Education in Guidance and Counseling - Community Counseling
Master of Education in Guidance and Counseling - School Counseling
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Valdosta State University (Valdosta, GA)
School Accreditation:
Southern Association of Colleges and Schools
Programs Offered:
Master of Education in School Counseling
Master of Science in Clinical Psychology
Master of Science in Clinical Psychology - Industrial Psychology
Master of Science in Mariage and Family Therapy
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