Those who possess a master's degree in psychology in Michigan can become licensed counselors. They must first receive 3,000 hours of supervision (a limited license is required during the supervision period) and pass either the National Counselor Exam or the Commission on Rehabilitation Counselor Certification Exam.
Michigan grants a limited license to those who hold a master's degree in psychology. Individuals practicing with a limited license must be supervised by a fully licensed psychologist, and they are not allowed to advertise themselves to the public as psychologists.
According to Indeed.com, the average salary for a master's level counselor in Michigan is around $42,000.
Michigan psychology master's programs to consider:
Central Michigan University in Mt. Pleasant describes itself as a large college that has maintained the intimacy of a small college. It offers an online program for students wanting to obtain a Master of Science in psychology and a brick-and-mortar program for those wishing to obtain a Master of Arts in psychology. The MA program focuses on organizational psychology, allowing graduates to branch out into the field of human resources.
The Michigan School of Professional Psychology is a small (150 student) graduate program for those interested in earning a Master of Arts in psychology or a PsyD. The school prides itself on providing multiple opportunities for both personal and professional growth.
Wayne State, in Detroit, has over 13 different colleges that educate a student body of over 32,000. The school offers well over a dozen master's programs in psychology and related fields such as rehabilitation counseling and genetic counseling.
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Andrews University (Berrien Springs, MI)
School Accreditation: North Central Association of Schools and Colleges Programs Offered: Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling Master of Arts in Educational Psychology - Developmental Psychology Emphasis Master of Arts in Educational Psychology - General Emphasis Master of Arts in Educational Psychology - Research Emphasis Master of Arts in Educational Psychology Emphasis Master of Arts in Psychology - School Counseling
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Central Michigan University (Mount Pleasant, MI)
School Accreditation: North Central Association of Schools and Colleges Programs Offered: Master of Arts in Counseling - Professional Counseling (online) Master of Arts in Counseling - School Counseling (online) Master of Arts in Psychology - Industrial / Organizational Psychology Master of Science in Psychology - General Experimental (online)
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Cornerstone University (Grand Rapids, MI)
School Accreditation: North Central Association of Schools and Colleges Programs Offered: Master of Arts in Counseling - Adult Ministries Master of Arts in Counseling - Interdisciplinary Studies Master of Arts in Counseling - Women’s Studies Master of Arts in Counseling - Youth Ministries Master of Divinity - Counseling Ministries
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Eastern Michigan University (Ypsilanti, MI)
School Accreditation: North Central Association of Schools and Colleges Programs Offered: Master of Arts in Educational Psychology - Research & Assessment Master of Arts in Educational Psychology - The Developing Learner Master of Science in Clinical-Behavioral Master of Science in General Clinical Master of Science in General Experimental
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Grand Valley State University (Allendale, MI)
School Accreditation: North Central Association of Schools and Colleges Programs Offered: Master of Education in School Counseling
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Madonna University (Livonia, MI)
School Accreditation: North Central Association of Schools and Colleges Programs Offered: Master of Science in Clinical Psychology
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Michigan School of Professional Psychology (Farmington Hills, MI)
School Accreditation: North Central Association of Schools and Colleges Programs Offered: Master of Arts in Clinical Psychology
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Michigan State University (East Lansing, MI)
School Accreditation: North Central Association of Schools and Colleges Programs Offered: Master of Arts in Counseling Master of Arts in Rehabilitation Counseling
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Michigan Technological University (Houghton, MI)
School Accreditation: North Central Association of Schools and Colleges Programs Offered: Master of Science in Applied Cognitive Science and Human Factors
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Moody Theological Seminary - Michigan (Plymouth, MI)
School Accreditation: North Central Association of Schools and Colleges Programs Offered: Master of Arts in Counseling Psychology
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Northern Michigan University (Marquette, MI)
School Accreditation: North Central Association of Schools and Colleges Programs Offered: Master of Arts in Education - School Guidance Counseling Master of Science in Psychology - Experimental Psychology Master of Science in Psychology - Training, Development and Performance Improvement
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Oakland University (Rochester, MI)
School Accreditation: North Central Association of Schools and Colleges Programs Offered: Master of Arts in Counseling Post-Master’s School Counseling
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Siena Heights University (Adrian, MI)
School Accreditation: North Central Association of Schools and Colleges Programs Offered: Master of Arts in Community Counseling Master of Arts in School Counseling - School Counseling
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Spring Arbor University (Spring Arbor, MI)
School Accreditation: North Central Association of Schools and Colleges Programs Offered: Master of Arts in Counseling Master of Arts in Counseling - School Counseling
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University of Detroit Mercy (Detroit, MI)
School Accreditation: North Central Association of Schools and Colleges Programs Offered: Master of Arts in Clinical Psychology Master of Arts in Counselin - Addictions Counseling Master of Arts in Counselin - Community Counseling Master of Arts in Counselin - School Counseling Master of Arts in Industrial and Organizational Psychology
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University of Michigan-Dearborn (Dearborn, MI)
School Accreditation: North Central Association of Schools and Colleges Programs Offered: Master of Science in Psychology/Health
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Wayne State University (Detroit, MI)
School Accreditation: North Central Association of Schools and Colleges Programs Offered: MA in Counseling MA in Industrial/Organizational Psychology MA in Psychology MA in Rehabilitation Counseling & Community Inclusion MA/PHD in Clinical Psychology MA/PHD in Clinical Psychology - Child Clinical Psychology MA/PHD in Clinical Psychology - Clinical Neuropsychology MA/PHD in Clinical Psychology - Community Psychology MA/PHD in Clinical Psychology - Health Psychology MA/PHD in Cognitive, Developmental and Social Psychology MA/PHD in Cognitive, Developmental and Social Psychology - Health Psychology MA/PHD in Industrial/Organizational Psychology MA/PhD in Behavioral and Cognitive Neuroscience MEd in Counseling Master in Educational Psychology Master in School and Community Psychology Master of Genetic Counseling Masters in Marriage and Family Psychology
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Western Michigan University (Kalamazoo, MI)
School Accreditation: North Central Association of Schools and Colleges Programs Offered: Master of Arts in Counseling Psychology Master of Arts in Counselor Education - Clinical Mental Health Counseling Master of Arts in Counselor Education - College Counseling Master of Arts in Counselor Education - Elementary School Counseling Master of Arts in Counselor Education - K-12 School Counseling Master of Arts in Counselor Education - Marriage, Couple and Family Counseling Master of Arts in Counselor Education - Rehabilitation Counseling Master of Arts in Counselor Education - School Counselor License Master of Arts in Counselor Education - Secondary School Counseling Master of Arts in Psychology - Behavior Analysis Master of Arts in Psychology - Industrial/Organizational Master of Arts in Rehabilitation Counseling and Teaching
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