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About the program

  • Self-reflective curriculum:

    SchoolCounseling@Denver helps learners become more aware of their own experiences, strengths, and opportunities for growth, so they can better serve P-12 students in their schools and communities.

  • Social-justice focus:

    The SchoolCounseling@Denver curriculum prepares learners to acknowledge differences in identity while working toward bridging the gap between access and opportunity for children and adolescents in P-12 schools.

  • CACREP-accredited program:

    SchoolCounseling@Denver is accredited by the Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs, which means it meets the standards of excellence in the school counseling profession.

Featured courses

The curriculum prepares learners to address issues of identity, power, and oppression, so they can effectively serve diverse students in all aspects of their lives. You will learn from school counseling and mental health professionals while building a personal counselor identity through journaling, mock counseling sessions, field training, and an overall focus on self-reflection. Featured courses include:

  • Counseling Theory:

    Master basic counseling theories and philosophical principles — including history, concepts, techniques, and trends — and use them as foundation for your professional training.

  • Lifespan Development:

    Examine the principles of human development from conception to adulthood, with an emphasis on biological, environmental, and cultural factors that affect one's development.

  • Educational Strategies and Policies for School Counselors:

    Study the history and current issues in legislation and government policy relevant to school counseling.

  • Mental Health and Substance Use:

    Learn how to identify and treat psychological disorders and substance abuse in children who are at risk of developing or living in an environment impacted by these disorders.

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Fieldwork and immersions

SchoolCounseling@Denver learners have the opportunity to gain real-world counseling experience in a school setting, through fieldwork experiences. 

Fieldwork: Learners complete a 100-hour practicum experience and two 300-hour internships in or near their communities. During these experiences, learners work closely with licensed school counselors to build new skills and hone their own practice. 


Immersion (optional): Learners can visit the Denver campus to connect with classmates and faculty mentors while practicing self-reflection.