Colorado Christian University Online MA in Counseling Programs
- Dual Degree: M.A. in Clinical Mental Health Counseling and M.A. in School Counseling
- MA in Clinical Mental Health Counseling
- MA in Clinical Mental Health Counseling – Marriage and Family Therapy
- MA in Clinical Mental Health Counseling – Substance Use Disorders
- MA in School Counseling
- PhD in Counselor Education and Supervision
Colorado Christian University offers online counseling graduate programs including a 75-credit dual degree in clinical mental health counseling and school counseling, a 60-credit master of arts degree in clinical mental health counseling, a 69-credit master of arts degree in clinical mental health counseling with marriage and family therapy or substance use disorders emphases, a 60-credit master of arts degree in school counseling, and a 60-credit PhD in counselor education and supervision.
All programs integrate Christian faith with clinical practice through online or hybrid formats (seven-week blocks, two courses at a time), two to three in-person Colorado residencies, Bible or theology courses, 100-hour practicum plus 600-hour internships at approved sites, and preparation for Colorado licensure, like LPC, LMFT, LAC, or Licensed School Counselor via National Counselor Exam. They emphasize cultural sensitivity, ethical practice, psychopathology, group counseling, crisis or trauma, human growth, career development, research, and whole-person care in settings from schools to agencies.
The dual MA degree in clinical mental health and school counseling combines the two degrees, offering broader career options, and requires separate 600-hour internships in clinical and school settings. Instead of completing the two 60-credit master’s degrees separately for a total of 120 credits, the dual-degree pathway requires just 75 total credits. Key courses include foundations of school counseling; school counseling practice & programs; theories of personality and clinical practice; CMH counseling or school counseling practicum; psychopharmacology; three school counseling residencies; CMH counseling internship or school counseling internship; and introduction to play therapy: history and major theories, among others.
The 60-credit CACREP-accredited MA in clinical mental health counseling program trains culturally sensitive counselors for LPC licensure with 700 clinical hours, including practicum and internships. It integrates the Christian worldview with skills in diagnosis, group therapy, ethics, and trauma. Courses include counseling & helping relationships; theories of personality, psychopathology, and diagnostic practice; two counseling internships, three residencies, Bible/theology, and electives like military veteran clinical counseling.
The 69-credit MA in clinical mental health counseling with a marriage and family therapy emphasis prepares for LPC and LMFT licensure through systemic relational therapy for families or couples. It features 700 clinical hours and aligns with COAMFTE and CACREP standards. Unique courses include marriage/family therapy theory; couples and sex therapy; social & cultural foundations for MFT; research/evaluation in MFT; three residencies; and a Bible/theology core.
The 69-credit MA in clinical mental health counseling with a substance use disorders emphasis targets co-occurring disorders for LPC, LAC, or CAC III licensure with a holistic addiction treatment focus. It includes 700 clinical hours and focuses on psychopharmacology, differential diagnosis, complicating medical issues, trauma-informed treatment, and recovery management. Key courses are substance use disorders; neuroscience and substance use disorders; process addictions, addiction intervention & treatment; three residencies, and bible/theology core.
The CACREP-accredited 60-credit MA in school counseling program for Licensed School Counselor licensure emphasizes the ASCA model for K-12 success with 700 hours of practicum and internship. Courses cover Foundations of school counseling; school counseling practice/programs; school counseling contextual dimensions; three school counseling internships, three residencies, Bible/theology, and electives like exceptional learners: children & adolescents; anxiety and mood disorders; and child & adolescent diagnosis & treatment.
The PhD in counselor education and supervision is a leadership doctorate that emphasizes teaching, supervision, research, and advocacy with an integrated dissertation, two residencies, and 600 internship hours across counseling, teaching, and supervision. Key courses include leadership, ethics, and advocacy in CES; counselor supervision; research methodology and statistics; program evaluation, consultation, and assessment; and three doctoral internships.
Admission to all MA programs requires a completed application, valid state-issued driver’s license, ID, passport, a current resume or CV, official transcripts showing a conferred bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited institution with minimum 2.5 GPA on 4.0 scale (2.0-2.49 admits conditionally requiring 3.0 first-semester GPA), official transcripts of any prior graduate counseling credits, criminal background check, and candidacy writing sample per essay prompts. Applicants with an undergraduate GPA between 2.0 and 2.49 will be admitted on a conditional basis. Applicants may need to attend an admission interview or provide additional documentation requested by the MAC Admissions Committee, and a video Zoom interview may also be required to verify identity.
PhD admission additionally requires a counseling master’s degree preferably from a CACREP-accredited program with 3.0 GPA, current license or mental health practice toward licensure plus one year post-master’s clinical experience, statement of purpose, a CV or resume noting licensure or license number, professional references, writing sample, faculty interviews or group interview, and CastleBranch criminal background check for all countries resided in past seven years.
Colorado Christian University, founded in 1914, is a private Christian university located in Lakewood, Colorado. It is regionally accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC). The MA in clinical mental health counseling program is nationally accredited by the Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP), while the MA in school counseling program is CACREP-accredited and has been approved by the Colorado Department of Education and the Colorado Department of Higher Education. The marriage and family therapy emphasis is aligned with COAMFTE and CACREP standards and is designed for licensure through the CCE Equivalency Review process adopted by the LMFT-Licensing Board, while the PhD aligns with CACREP standards under HLC accreditation.
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Dual Degree: M.A. in Clinical Mental Health Counseling and M.A. in School Counseling
MA in Clinical Mental Health Counseling
MA in Clinical Mental Health Counseling – Marriage and Family Therapy
MA in Clinical Mental Health Counseling – Substance Use Disorders
MA in School Counseling
PhD in Counselor Education and Supervision
8787 W. Alameda Ave.Lakewood, Colorado
Program Essentials
Master's Degree
Counseling: Clinical Mental Health Counseling, Counseling: School Counseling
No
3 – Three required in-person residencies
75
July
Complete in as little as 36 months
Program Admissions
No GRE required
2.5
MS, NE, NH, PR
Program Tuition
75
$681.08
$51,081.00
$681.08
$51,081.00
Program Essentials
Master's Degree
Counseling Psychology
No
3 – Three required in-person residencies
60
July
Complete in as little as 30 months
Program Admissions
No GRE required
2.5
PR
Program Tuition
60
$698.00
$41,880.00
$698.00
$41,880.00
Program Essentials
Master's Degree
Counseling: Clinical Mental Health Counseling, Counseling: Marriage and Family Therapy
No
3 – Three required in-person residencies
69
July
Complete in as little as 30 months
Program Admissions
No GRE required
2.5
DE, ME, PR
Program Tuition
69
$698.00
$48,162.00
$698.00
$48,162.00
Program Essentials
Master's Degree
Counseling: Clinical Mental Health Counseling, Counseling: Substance Abuse & Addiction
No
3 – Three required in-person residencies
69
July
Complete in as little as 30 months
Program Admissions
No GRE required
2.5
NE, OK, PR
Program Tuition
69
$698.00
$48,162.00
$698.00
$48,162.00
Program Essentials
Master's Degree
Counseling: School Counseling
No
3 – Three required in-person residencies
60
July
Complete in as little as 30 months
Program Admissions
No GRE required
2.5
DE, ME, PR
Program Tuition
60
$557.00
$33,420.00
$557.00
$33,420.00
Program Essentials
Doctoral Degree
Counseling: Education & Supervision
No
2 – Two in-person residencies required
60
Fall, Spring, Summer
Complete in as little as 3 years
Program Admissions
No GRE required
3.0
No state restrictions
Program Tuition
60
$698.00
$41,880.00
$698.00
$41,880.00
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