Seeking insight on both Lesley University and Adler Graduate School's online programs MA in CMHM with Expressive Art Therapy specialization? Which one to choose??
I have applied to two online Masters program for Clinical Mental Health Counseling WITH specialization in Expressive Arts Therapy. I've been accepted into Lesley Universtiy's low-res EXAT program and anticipate being accepted into the Adler Graduate School's online program any day. I need to decide with ten days whether or not to accept/reserve my spot in Lesley's program. AGS is literally HALF THE PRICE. Lesley is $1500/credit, while Adler Graduate School is $745/credit. Presumably I can graduate six months earlier from AGS with the same CACREP credentials and only $50,000 in debt rather than $100,000.
I have gleaned from the internet that Lesley has a great reputation--is that true?
And I haven't gleaned anything from the internet about AGS's reputation.
Is there anyone out there currently attending AGS that can vouch for their experience?
Can folks attending either program, or recent alumns from either program PLEASE give me some insight on what is great or bad about the program??
****Do employers looking to add a Clinical Mental Health Therapist to their team care about where the person got their degree???****
*Is going to a school with a someone what decent reputation (Lesley) worth going into $100,000 in debt vs. getting same credentials for half price????*
PLEASE give me advice comrades!!
I am very poor and 40. Stoked about becoming an expressive arts therapist--but I'll have less time to pay off debt as a 25 year old, you know? But also want to hit the ground running with as fabulous an education as possible, as soon as possible.
I'm currently in Louisiana, but will move back to Washington State during my schooling and plan on practicing as a licensed therapist in WA.
THANK YOU ALL!!!