Masters in Psychology Programs in South Carolina
(found programs from 13 schools)

There are over 1,000 combined licensed professional counselors and marriage and family therapists listed for South Carolina in the Psychology Today Therapist finder. Both licenses are issued by the State of South Carolina Department of Labor Licensing and Regulation, Board of Examiners for Licensure of Professional Counselors, Marriage and Family Therapists and Psycho-Educational Specialists.

Most job opportunities are located in urban areas in school and clinical settings. There are also therapists who specialize in pastoral. Pastoral counselors work with church groups to provide therapy that is based in religious teachings. The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) estimated in 2010 that the average annual income for marriage and family therapists in South Carolina was $48,820 and $40,890 for professional counselors.

Some schools that offer master's in psychology programs in South Carolina are:

Bob Jones University: This is an evangelical Christian university in Greenville and is very bible-based in its academic programs. Its Master of Science in biblical counseling is geared to those who want to provide psychotherapy based on conservative Christian values.

South Carolina State University: Located in Orangeburg, this public university offers a Master of Education in counselor education for those who want to work as school guidance counselors. It also offers a Master of Rehabilitation Counseling for people who want to work with disabled individuals.

University of South Carolina: This public institution is based in Columbia and offers a Master of Rehabilitation Counseling as well as a Master of Arts in experimental psychology, designed to prepare students for doctoral level academic work.