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Master's Degree in Counseling Psychology

The Master's Degree in Counseling Psychology at the University of Denver's Morgridge College of Education is designed for individuals passionate about making a meaningful difference in the lives of others. The program combines academic training with extensive hands-on experience to equip students for a successful career in counseling, therapy, or related fields.

Program Overview

The program focuses on holistic approaches to mental health and the seamless integration of cutting-edge research with clinical skills. Students can choose from two concentrations: Clinical Mental Health Counseling and Research.

Concentrations

• Clinical Mental Health Counseling Concentration: This concentration is designed to meet the requirements for those who desire to become a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC). The program includes courses in counseling, assessment, diversity, and social justice issues, as well as a supervised practicum and internship.
• Research Concentration: This concentration prepares students for a research-based career in counseling or for future doctoral work. The program includes advanced courses in research design and statistics, a supervised practicum, and a thesis.

Curriculum

Clinical Mental Health Counseling Concentration

The curriculum for this concentration includes:

• CNP 4645 - Lifespan Development
• CNP 4700 - Counseling Theory
• CNP 4702 - Introduction to Assessment
• CNP 4710 - Career Counseling
• CNP 4720 - Group Counseling Theory
• CNP 4730 - Research Methods and Program Evaluation
• CNP 4740 - Basic Counseling Techniques
• CNP 4741 - Intermediate Counseling Techniques
• CNP 4743 - Professional Development in Counseling
• CNP 4750 - Counseling Psychology Beginning Practicum
• CNP 4751 - M.A. Internship
• CNP 4773 - Diversity: Multicultural Counseling Psychosocial Issues
• CNP 4784 - Psychopathology
• CNP 4795 - Master of Arts Counseling: Legal and Ethical Issues

Research Concentration

The curriculum for this concentration includes:

• CNP 4645 - Lifespan Development
• CNP 4700 - Counseling Theory
• CNP 4710 - Career Counseling
• CNP 4720 - Group Counseling Theory
• CNP 4730 - Research Methods and Program Evaluation
• CNP 4740 - Basic Counseling Techniques
• CNP 4741 - Intermediate Counseling Techniques
• CNP 4743 - Professional Development in Counseling
• CNP 4773 - Diversity: Multicultural Counseling Psychosocial Issues
• CNP 4784 - Psychopathology
• CNP 4795 - Master of Arts Counseling: Legal and Ethical Issues
• RMS 4930 - Quantitative Research Design
• RMS 4900 - Education Research and Measurement
• RMS 4910 - Introductory Statistics
• CNP 4995 - Independent Research

Program Details

• Start Dates: Fall
• Program Length: 24 months
• Credit Hours:
  • Clinical Mental Health Counseling Concentration: 90 credit hours
  • Research Concentration: 72 credit hours

Accreditation

The M.A. in Clinical Mental Health Counseling is accredited by the Masters in Psychology and Counseling Accreditation Council (MPCAC) for the period of August 2017 through August 2027.

Career Opportunities

Graduates of the program can secure employment in various settings, including community mental health centers, residential treatment centers, and private practice. Others successfully apply to doctoral programs in psychology.

Financial Aid

100% of admitted students receive some form of tuition assistance from the Morgridge College of Education. Eligible students may also qualify for federal and/or state financial aid through FAFSA.