Master's of Social Work vs. Master's in Counselor Education

Master's of Social Work vs. Master's in Counselor Education?
Hello, everyone! What are the differences between getting a Master's degree in Social Work and one in Counselor Education? I am looking at going to graduate school to become a therapist (preferably for children, adolescents and women) but I'm not sure which degree I would need, or which degree would be a better asset to the counseling/therapy field. I know this sounds like a silly question, but what are the differences between a Master's in Social Work and a Master's in Counselor Education? Thanks in advance! :)
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Masters in Counselor Education is to become a school counselor or guidance counselor. In my opinion the Masters in Counselor Education is very limited to what you can do with it. A MSW will allow you to work in almost any field. In NYS after you graduate from an accredited MSW program you can take you licensing exam if you pass you are now a LMSW or licensed Masters Social Worker. In order to practice therapy in NYS you get you pass the licensing exam you have to supervised epmployment for at least 5 yrs under a license clinical social worker (lcsw). After the 5 yrs are up you take file the neccesary paper work and exam and wha for the state to certify you