Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling and School Counseling programs are accredited by

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  • The Higher Learning Commission
  • CACREP
  • The Colorado Department of Education

The MA degree in Counseling is a 60-hour program, and it meets the state academic requirements for licensure as a school counselor and/or a Licensed Professional Counselor in Colorado.

Mission Statement

The School of Counselor Education seeks to prepare counselors who have the professional dispositions necessary to work ethically and effectively with diverse populations, address the needs of clients throughout the lifespan and find meaningful life work, utilize effective assessment and testing strategies, and incorporate current research in their work with individuals and groups.

The Counseling Program offer the following M.A. degree emphases

Students may complete the Degree through our Online Program.

Online Program

The online program meets the educational needs of those students who are unable to attend a face-to-face program. Two one-week in-semester lab residencies (formerly known as intensives) on campus are required.

Find out more about the Online Program

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**Please contact the School of Counselor Education for information regarding the start of new cohorts.

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