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The Counseling and Counselor Education programs offer a doctoral degree in counselor education and supervision and master’s programs in clinical mental health counseling and school counseling. All programs are accredited by the Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP) in all delivery models used at Adams State University. 

The Master of Arts degree in Counseling is a 60-credit program with areas of emphasis in school counseling or clinical mental health counseling. The clinical mental health counseling program meets state academic requirements for those seeking Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) status in Colorado. The school counseling program meets the academic requirements for those seeking the Colorado K-12 school counselor licensure. 

The doctoral program in Counselor Education and Supervision is a 60 credit program that prepares graduates to work as counselor educators, supervisors, researchers, leaders, and advocates within the counseling profession. 

All programs focus on the needs of students from diverse ethnic and socioeconomic backgrounds and provide an excellent educational experience by creating a supportive and challenging environment that integrates personal and professional growth for students. Through the use of research and applied experiential learning, students will develop a solid knowledge base, comprehensive skills, and an ability to self-challenge. The programs develop competent counselors who are proactive, ethical, and capable of recognizing and affirming the diversity of people, ideas, and values. They will be persons of integrity who will be advocates for individual and societal growth. They will have the sensitivity, flexibility, and knowledge to serve the needs of diverse populations. They will be capable of developing collaborative relationships with community agencies, organizations, public schools, and families in rural and urban centers.

Faculty in the School of Counselor Education        

Course List

All Counseling and Counselor Education Courses  

Programs

• Master of Arts in Counseling, Clinical Mental Health Counseling Emphasis
• Master of Arts in Counseling, School Counseling Emphasis

• Doctor of Philosophy in Counselor Education and Supervision

• School Counseling Certificate