Counseling Degrees
The Counseling
programs at
Denver Seminary are
built on a theological
and biblical
foundation, as well as
a mentoring
experience, through
which students
develop their faith in
practical ways and
develop professional
and personal skills to
be effective leaders in
our world.
Master of Arts in Counseling (Licensure)—
Community Counseling Concentration
This program prepares students for many different careers within the mental health field both secular and Christian in nature. Graduates have found employment in community clinics, residential treatment, church based counseling, private practice and other contexts. The program is accredited by the Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP; see FAQ section), which will give students an advantage in the licensing process over those graduating from non-accredited programs. Denver Seminary Counseling graduates are sought after for career opportunities as well as Ph.D. programs. Applicants to the Licensure concentration are urged to complete their application for admission as soon as possible because of the limited space and high demand.
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Master of Arts in Counseling (Licensure)—
School Counseling Concentration
This concentration is designed for those who desire to practice counseling within the primary and secondary school settings. By taking one additional course, this concentration also meets the educational requirements for an LPC in the State of Colorado. In addition, this concentration is approved by the Colorado Department of Education and prepares students for a School Counseling license.
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Master of Arts in Counseling Ministries
The Counseling Ministries program prepares students for working in churches, para-church organizations, and most ministerial settings. Students who intend to live and work outside the U.S., and may not have a need for licensure, will benefit from the flexibility this program offers. With core requirements in Bible/Theology and Counseling, this program allows for a wide variety of electives and pursuit of individual interests and specializations. The program is not designed to fulfill requirements for licensure nor denominational ministerial credentials. Students who intend to live and work outside the U.S., and may not have a need for licensure, will benefit from the flexibility the program offers.
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Master of Arts in Counseling Ministries—
Chaplaincy Concentration
This program is very similar to the Counseling Ministries, but has a concentration in Chaplaincy training. It provides foundational background for most informal chaplaincy settings where ordination is not a requirement for employment, but where counseling skills are necessary. The Chaplaincy Training Center Director will guide students in the practical aspects of education through an intentional mentoring process as well as through a semester of CPE (see the FAQ section).
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Master of Divinity—
Chaplaincy Concentration
The M.Div. program prepares students for ordination and all forms of Chaplaincy ministry. Some students are able to build on this degree with doctoral-level studies in theological schools. This program is the preferred preparation for most forms of chaplaincy in healthcare, federal prison settings, and particularly in military. Students work directly with the Chaplaincy Training Center Director to gain practical experience in the field of Chaplaincy through a semester of CPE (see the FAQ section).
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Master of Divinity—
Pastoral Counseling Concentration
This program prepares students for ordination and pastoral care ministries on church staffs or in parachurch organizations. The focus is on a core Bible/Theology foundation and essential counseling skills for pastoral counseling. Some may choose to build on the degree with doctoral-level studies in theological schools.
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Doctor of Ministry—
Marriage and Family Counseling Concentration
This is a post-M.Div. program for students who have an M.Div. as well as a minimum of three years of full-time ministry experience (post-M.Div.). This program allows students to specialize in both preventive and remedial efforts to help marriages and families in church and para-church contexts.
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