Irony: University of Phoenix Profits From Anxiety and Depression (while creating it?)

"More than one-third (34 percent) of Americans who seek counseling for mental health issues experience barriers that make it difficult or impossible to receive services, according to a recent survey from University of Phoenix® College of Social Sciences. This is down slightly compared to 18 months ago when 38 percent who ever sought counseling experienced barriers.... According to the 2012 estimates, 43 million U.S. adults over the age of 18 exhibited mental illness, which accounts for close to 20 percent (18.6 percent) of all U.S. adults.i This demand for services is driving significant job growth. In the United States, employment of mental health counselors and marriage and family therapists is projected to grow 29 percent from 2012 to 2022, much faster than the average for all occupations.ii

The survey reveals that nearly three-in-ten (29 percent) working adults who have never worked in a mental health-related field are interested or would consider these careers.

“There are too few mental health professionals to meet the growing worldwide need. Many areas of our country are experiencing a shortage of professionals such as psychiatrists, psychologists, counselors and social workers. The human impact as well as the costs of mental illnesses can be staggering,” added Sharp.

Sharp offers the following tips for those interested in pursuing careers in these fields:

Do your homework to find the right program to fit your career goals and areas of interest.
Explore geographic areas identified as having mental health provider shortages.
Conduct an online search of the State Professional Boards for license laws and requirements for licensure in your state.... University of Phoenix College of Social Sciences offers programs in human services, psychology and counseling. The college’s curriculum seeks to empower individuals who wish to enhance their skills for career entry or advancement in the helping professions. Curriculum is regularly updated to meet accreditation and/or national and state professional standards. University of Phoenix College of Social Sciences faculty members are experienced professionals, holding advanced degrees. Many sit on state licensure and accreditation boards as well as professional committees. For more information, visit www.phoenix.edu/socialsciences.".........http://finance.yahoo.com/news/more-one-third-americans-seek-130000998.html

Wow that article is such a load of crap. They also doubt mention that you can't do any real counseling with any of their online programs, only the AZ Ground campuses have the counseling available. They also fail to mention that you can't do any real counseling with any of their online degrees associates, bachelors, or masters and by the time you get to your PHD you're at your maX in loans and can't afford to complete one, especially at their ridiculously priced classes and if you try to go somewhere else at that point you'll find out how no one recognizes their programs so you're stuck wit a useless degree/s and maxed out loans. They should be shut down for scamming thousands of students and the government.

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