Degree Description

100% online program designed to become Counselors "...that empowers diverse individuals, families, and groups to accomplish mental health, wellness, education, and career goals" (ACA, 2014a).

College Overview

University of the Southwest is a private institution that was founded in 1962. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 370 (fall 2020), its setting is rural, and the campus size is 142 acres. It utilizes a semester-based academic calendar. University of the Southwest's ranking in the 2022-2023 edition of Best Colleges is Regional Universities West, #90-117. Its tuition and fees are $16,200.University of the Southwest is a private institution that was founded in 1962. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 370 (fall 2020), its setting is rural, and the campus size is 142 acres. It utilizes a semester-based academic calendar. University of the Southwest's ranking in the 2022-2023 edition of Best Colleges is Regional Universities West, #90-117. Its tuition and fees are $16,200.

College Features

• Accreditation

  University of the Southwest is Regionally accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC) and approved to offer 100% online masters and doctoral programs. For more information about accreditation visit HLCommission.org
• All inclusive education

  All USW programs include a laptop, textbooks, and virtual healthcare provided to every student at no additional cost.
• Time to complete

  Master's programs at USW can be completed as quickly as 12 months, and doctoral programs can be completed in 36 months.
• Programs offered

  University of the Southwest offers a full range of masters and doctoral programs in business, education, criminal justice, psychology, biology, christian studies, and communications.