MA in Counseling with a concentration in School Counseling
Students in Denver Seminary's Master of Arts in Counseling with a School Counseling concentration receive solid clinical instruction in counseling methodologies, sound biblical training and encouragement and instruction on integrating their faith with their learning. The Master of Arts in Counseling program at Denver Seminary is both academically challenging and practical in the hands-on application of theory to practice. In addition to specialized coursework on school counseling, students in this program fulfill their internship requirement in a public or private school setting, giving them excellent experience in preparation for real-world application.
The Master of Arts in Counseling with a School Counseling concentration includes practicum and internships in preparation for the state of Colorado licensure exam and work within a religious or secular school counseling program.
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The MA in Counseling with a School Counseling concentration is excellent preparation for goals such as:
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Counseling in public or private schools that require licensure
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Advanced degree and education for teaching in public or private schools
Structure
In addition to a slightly modified MA core, the MA in Counseling with a School Counseling concentration involves 35 hours of courses specific to Counseling (33 hours of required courses plus 2 hours of electives):
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Counseling courses (31 hrs): Counseling Theories, Human Development and Counseling, Psychopathology and Diagnosis, Groups in Counseling, Introduction to School Counseling, Program in School Counseling, Counseling Foundations, Counseling Practicum, Career Development and Assessment, Group Experience, Research and Evaluation in Counseling, Assessment and Measurement in Counseling, Professional Orientation, Social and Cultural Foundations in Counseling, Integration of Counseling and Theology
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Internship (2 hrs): School Counseling Internship I & II
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Choice of Counseling Elective (2 hrs)
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