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Program Overview
Prepares advocates for adolescents and children to become competent school counselors who value inclusion and diversity in their communities. Graduates help meet the high demand for qualified counseling professionals as the commitment to addressing mental health in schools intensifies and counselors take on expanded roles.
If you’re passionate about supporting students' personal, social, and academic journeys, CU Denver’s MA in Counseling with a concentration in School Counseling could be the perfect fit. With a growing demand for school counselors and an increased focus on mental health in schools, this program equips you to be an advocate for students from diverse backgrounds.
You'll gain real-world experience that sets you apart. Our Student and Community Counseling Center offers hands-on training with live supervision and feedback from licensed clinicians, preparing you to provide culturally informed, equity-focused care. This program is accredited by the Council for Accreditation of Counseling & Related Educational Program (CACREP), ensuring it meets the highest standards in counselor education.
Program Description
If you’re passionate about supporting students' personal, social, and academic journeys, CU Denver’s MA in Counseling with a concentration in School Counseling could be the perfect fit. With a growing demand for school counselors and an increased focus on mental health in schools, this program equips you to be an advocate for students from diverse backgrounds.
You'll gain real-world experience that sets you apart. Our Student and Community Counseling Center offers hands-on training with live supervision and feedback from licensed clinicians, preparing you to provide culturally informed, equity-focused care. This program is accredited by the Council for Accreditation of Counseling & Related Educational Program (CACREP), ensuring it meets the highest standards in counselor education.
Why MA Counseling - School Counseling at CU Denver
Provide culturally responsive services
Our faculty members are committed to fostering social, relational and cross-cultural learning contexts that will prepare you to provide culturally responsive services across a variety of mental health settings. We are committed to developing ethical practitioners who excel at serving a diverse clientele.
Accredited by CACREP
This program is accredited by CACREP (counseling programs' national accrediting body), which will position you for success and help you meet all the requirements for licensure.
Flexible option for working professionals
Most of the courses for this 63-credit program take place Monday - Thursday in three hour blocks beginning at either 3:30 p.m. or 6:30 p.m. However, core and prerequisite classes are offered starting at 3:30 p.m. on a consistent basis. Some classes meet on weekends (Friday evening or Saturday during the day) or in a hybrid format. Very few classes will be available fully online.
Program Features
63
required credits for completion
3 to 4 years
recommended completion time
Online and On Campus Classes
available
CACREP
accreditation
Fall: January 15 and Spring: September 15
application deadlines
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Course Catalog
The master’s degree is a three to three and a half-year program with course work for two to two and a half years followed by a 12-16 months of practicum and internship.
Alumni Success Stories
What drew me to the master's in school counseling program at CU Denver was its mission for diversity, inclusion, and equitable access to both mental health and education. As a third-year student, I can say with certainty that CU Denver lived up to its word. The faculty is well-versed in each of their specialties, lectures passionately, and, most importantly, cares deeply about the success of each student. The program honors the unique differences and perspectives each person brings to the table and provides a safe space for reflection and growth. Each course engaged us in ways that heightened critical thinking skills, bolstered interpersonal discourse, and challenged our outlook on the world. As I complete my final semester at CU Denver, I feel confident about entering the counseling field, knowing I've been set on a path to success.
Cat O’Hern
Master of Arts in Counseling, School Counseling
(May 2023)
The SEHD counseling program was my top choice because of its longstanding credibility within the community and its commitment to training culturally competent counselors. Since my admittance in the fall of 2020, I've witnessed the program adapt to the ever-changing landscape of higher education and the increased demand for mental health services in a variety of settings. I am proud to be part of the next generation of mental health as a professional and advocate!
Melissa Muniz
Master of Arts in Counseling, School Counseling
(May 2024)
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