MA in Counseling - School Counseling in Denver United States | University of Colorado Denver

Equips advocates for youth to develop into skilled school counselors who champion inclusivity and diversity within their communities. Graduates fulfill the growing need for qualified counseling professionals as schools place greater emphasis on mental health support and counselors assume broader responsibilities. The demand for well-trained school counselors continues to rise alongside the expanding focus on student mental health and the evolving role of school counselors. CU Denver's MA in Counseling with a school counseling specialization develops capable professionals who prioritize inclusion and diversity in their practice.
Begin your counseling journey with hands-on training that surpasses other mental health graduate programs in Colorado. Students gain supervised counseling experience at our Student and Community Counseling Center, receiving live guidance and continuous feedback from licensed professionals. Our alumni stand out for their exceptional preparation and dedication to delivering culturally aware, equity-centered services.
We welcome applicants from diverse sociopolitical backgrounds, including racial and ethnic minorities, individuals with disabilities, veterans, LGBTQ+ communities, and people of various religious and spiritual traditions. Our faculty fosters inclusive learning spaces where students explore personal reflections about their own and others' experiences, beliefs, and values. Our mission is to develop counselors who engage with clients authentically, showing respect and understanding for differing perspectives and ways of life.
Both clinical mental health and school counseling programs require 63 semester hours. Students complete foundational courses applicable to all licensure paths before focusing on specialization-specific coursework. Each track includes a 150-hour practicum and 600-hour internship. This master's program spans three to three and a half years, with two to two and a half years of coursework followed by 12-16 months of practicum and internship experience.