Lamar University has been selected as one of the top schools in the nation to offer an online master’s degree in school counseling.

Successful Student has ranked Lamar University No. 15 in the nation for “Best Online Master in School Counseling Degrees.” The selection was based on the quality of the programs, types of courses offered, the faculty, awards, rankings, reputation and the online education method.

“We are extremely pleased to learn of this ranking,” said Brenda Nichols, vice provost at Lamar University. “Our counseling faculty members have worked diligently to ensure that students are learning and are prepared to be counselors in this changing world. Faculty work with students, collaborate with mentors at a distance and supervise and evaluate their performance continually to ensure that both the students and their future employers find that they are well qualified to work in this important field.”

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