University of Denver, Morgridge College of Education Online Master’s in School Counseling
University of Denver, Morgridge College of Education

University of Denver, Morgridge College of Education

Online Master’s in School Counseling

Denver, USA

MA

24 months

English

Part time

Distance Learning

Key Summary

About: The University of Denver’s online Master’s in School Counseling at Morgridge College of Education trains counselors to support P-12 students in public, private and charter schools. The 72-credit MA is designed to adhere to CACREP standards and combines live online classes, coursework, mock sessions and in-person practicum and internships. It's taught by doctoral faculty. Finish as few as 24 months. No GRE required.

Career Outcomes: Graduates work in roles such as school counselors, student support specialists, college advisors, behavior specialists or program coordinators in K-12 settings. Skills include individual counseling, data-driven program design, social justice practice and reflective counseling.

The University of Denver offers an online Master’s in School Counseling program through Morgridge College of Education Online. In this hands-on program designed to adhere to the standards set by the Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP), you will gain the skills to serve P-12 students in private, public and charter school settings. 

As a student, you will learn fundamental counseling practices, including individual counseling as well as how to harness data to implement schoolwide counseling initiatives. You will meet faculty and peers in live, online classes, complete interactive coursework and conduct mock counseling sessions. You will also have the opportunity to gain valuable experience through in-person practicum and internship experiences at schools near your community. 

The 72-credit Master of Arts in School Counseling program from the Morgridge College of Education is designed to adhere to the standards set by CACREP. Only CACREP has the authority to determine which programs do and do not meet their standards. The program intends to submit an application for CACREP accreditation in the fall 2020. 

Graduate with your Master’s in School Counseling degree in as few as 24 months. GRE test scores are not required for admission. 

  • No GRE required 
  • Live, online classes 
  • Taught by doctoral-level faculty 
  • Social justice emphasis 
  • Emphasis on becoming a self-reflective counselor
  • Use data to build comprehensive school counseling plans
  • Mock counseling sessions and in-field experience requirements 
  • Complete in as few as 24 months