Waxahachie, Texas – July 13, 2016 – Southwestern Assemblies of God University (SAGU) ranked #23 on OnlineU ‘s ” 25 Most Affordable Online Counseling Degrees ” list among Aspen University , University of Alabama and Liberty University Online .

To develop these rankings, OnlineU researched accredited schools across the nation offering online degree programs and ranked them according to annual tuition rates.

“Counseling is a professional relationship that empowers diverse individuals, families, and groups to accomplish mental health, wellness, education, and career goals.” ( Source )

Careers in Pshycology.org explains, “To apply for most entry-level positions within the field, counselors must possess at least a bachelor’s degree, whereas establishing a private practice requires licensure and a master’s degree to be able to perform any clinical duties.” ( Source )

SAGU offers three undergraduate programs :

• B.A. in Community Care & Counseling
• B.A. in Counseling Ministries
• B.S. in Counseling

Courses include Counseling Children, Addictive Behavior, Advanced Counseling Methods, Behavioral Science Research and more.

For graduate options , SAGU offers two programs:

• M.Ed. in School Counseling
• M.S. in Counseling Psychology – Human Services

Courses include Crisis Intervention, Clinical Psychopathology, Counseling in a Pluralistic Society, Ethical and Legal Issues and more.

SAGU is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) to award associate, baccalaureate, masters, and doctorate degrees. SAGU is noted for it’s flexible 24/7 access to online courses and all on-campus support and resources.

The full ranking is available here .

SAGU was also named in Online Psychology Degree Guide ‘s most recent ranking alongside Harvard University, Southwestern Oklahoma State University, Palo Alto University and others.

About SAGU :
Southwestern Assemblies of God University is a private, Christian university located 30 minutes south of the Dallas/Fort Worth Metroplex in Waxahachie, Texas. The university was established in 1927, and now offers more than 70 associate, bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral degrees on campus or online. More information is available at www.sagu.edu or by calling 1-888-YES-SAGU.