University of Northern Colorado

Program Information

Degree Offered

M.A.-Clinical Counseling; M.A.-Clinical Counseling with emphasis in Couples and Family Therapy

Format: Campus

Program Description:

Clinical Counseling - The Clinical Counseling Program at the University of Northern Colorado prepares excellent professional counselors. We have a strong focus on clinical skills for work with children, youth, and adults. Graduates from University of Northern Colorado’s Clinical Counseling Program are qualified to accept a variety of counseling positions. Our alums work in community mental health centers, psychiatric hospitals, health care facilities, and residential treatment centers. Alums have also established thriving private practices. Graduates typically achieve the credential of Licensed Professional Counselors through the Department of Regulatory Agencies (DORA) in Colorado, or the licensing agency in the states in which they reside. Because our program is accredited by the Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP), graduates are eligible to become National Certified Counselors.

Clinical Counseling: Couples and Family Emphasis - Contemporary counselors’ skills and career options are enhanced with additional training in couples and family therapy. Graduates from University of Northern Colorado’s Clinical Counseling: Couples and Family Therapy Program are qualified to accept a variety of counseling positions. Our alums work in community mental health centers, psychiatric hospitals, health care facilities, and residential treatment centers. Alums have also established thriving private practices. Our graduates usually achieve the credential of Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) or Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) through the Department of Regulatory Agencies (DORA) in Colorado, or the licensing agency in the states in which they reside. Because our program is accredited by the Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP), graduates are eligible to become National Certified Counselors.

The M.A. in Clinical Counseling is offered on our University of Northern Colorado Greeley campus, Denver Center or Colorado Springs Center.

Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools and Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP).

Eligibility Requirements:

3.0 GPA, 3 Letter of Recommendation, and Personal Statement

International Student Requirements:

• An international student is neither a citizen of the United States nor classified by United States Immigration and Naturalization Service as a Lawful Permanent Resident or Permanent Resident Alien. • International undergraduate, transfer, and graduate applicants must meet English Language proficiency requirements before being fully admitted to the University of Northern Colorado (UNC). One option to demonstrate English Language proficiency is to successfully complete the UNC Intensive English Language Program (IEP). Please see the UNC IEP website for more information (http://www.unco.edu/cie/iep.html) • International student Undergraduate/Transfer and Graduate applications (on-line submission) with accompanying instructions are found on the UNC website as well. Applications and supporting documents are due at least 90 days prior to the semester to which students plan to enroll, or prior to their major program deadline (if any) for Graduate students.

Tuition & Financial Aid

Financial Aid Offered: Yes

Classification: Doctoral/Research Universities - Intensive

Institution Sector: Public

Locale: Small City

Size & Settings: 10,000 - 19,999