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Accredited Counseling Degrees Taught With a Christian Worldview

Learn how to impact the world with grace and truth at a university that values Christ-centered education. With Colorado Christian University, you have a school that is here to guide, assist, and advocate for you. In our programs, you will develop the skills necessary to become specialists and leaders in a wide range of industries.

Integrate sound counseling principles with Christian faith.

With one of the largest counseling programs in the United States, Colorado Christian University offers CACREP-accredited master's degrees in Clinical Mental Health Counseling with optional emphases in Marriage and Family Therapy and Substance Use Disorders. In addition, CCU offers a master's degree in School Counseling, a dual master's degree track that combines Clinical Mental Health and School Counseling, and a Ph.D. in Counselor Education and Supervision. With CCU's bachelor's to master's dual degree option, you can begin taking master's level Counseling courses while completing your bachelor's degree in Psychology.

The counseling degree programs are offered through CCU's School of Counseling, which is built on a Christian framework that encompasses every aspect of the curriculum. At CCU, you don't have to leave your faith behind when you earn your degree.

CCU Online psychology major Jennifer Kovach
Psychology, B.S. to Counseling, M.A.

Fast-track your counseling graduate degree.

CCU's dual degree program allows you to complete your Bachelor of Science in Psychology while earning credits that count toward your Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling.

  • Integrate faith and the study of human behavior in a scholarly environment that fosters creative problem-solving and critical thinking.
  • Complete five graduate classes while completing your bachelor's degree, reducing the time to complete your master's degree by nearly eight months and saving over $10,000 in tuition.
  • Become qualified to pursue career opportunities in mental health, business, education, ministry, healthcare, governmental agencies, social services, human services, and more.
Clinical Mental Health Counseling graduate Martin Kauffman
Clinical Mental Health Counseling, M.A.

Become a culturally sensitive professional counselor.

CCU's CACREP-accredited Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling integrates faith, clinical experience, and counseling theory into a comprehensive educational experience.

  • Explore counseling theories from a Christian worldview and culturally responsive framework.
  • Tailor your education with an emphasis in Marriage and Family Therapy or Substance Use Counseling.
  • Coursework is offered on-campus and online. Students attend three on-campus residencies.
  • Complete your degree in as little as 30 months, even with a full-time job, acquiring the knowledge and skills to pass the National Counselor Examination (NCE) upon graduation.
CCU Online graduate Jamalynn Holloway
School Counseling, M.A.

Positively impact future generations.

CCU's Master of Arts in School Counseling unites biblical truth with clinical competence, teaching you to become Christ-like counselors and leaders in K-12 schools.

  • Play a vital role in America's education system by addressing students' mental, emotional, and spiritual mental health and overall growth and development.
  • Learn proactive and preventative models for providing professional school counseling services.
  • Coursework is offered online. Students attend three on-campus residencies.
  • Complete your degree in as little as 30 months, even with a full-time job, acquiring the knowledge and skills to pass a state-administered licensure exam upon graduation.
CCU Online graduate Kareisha Hartsfield
Counseling Dual Degree Track

Add flexibility to your counseling career options.

CCU's Dual Degree: Master of Arts in School Counseling and Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling is a cost-effective, time-reducing pathway to expand your counseling career opportunities.

  • By declaring the dual degree track, you can earn two counseling master's degrees for a total of 75 credit hours instead of 120 credit hours.
  • Complete your degree in as little as 36 months, even with a full-time job, acquiring the knowledge and skills to pass both licensures exam upon graduation.
  • Begin work as a licensed school counselor (LSC) while completing post-graduate supervision requirements for clinical mental health counseling licensure.
CCU Online graduate Scott Russo
Counselor Education and Supervision, Ph.D.

Lead with faith and expertise.

CCU's Ph.D. in Counseling Education and Supervision equips you to serve as a competent, ethical, and transformative counseling leader anchored in biblical principles.

  • Play a critical role in educating and supervising counselors-in-training to meet the needs of a growing mental health crisis.
  • Coursework is offered online. Students attend two on-campus residencies.
  • Complete your degree in as little as 36 months, even with a full-time job.
  • Gain advanced knowledge and skills in counseling theory, research, and practice, qualifying for leadership positions in the process.

Mission Statement

The School of Counseling is committed to excellence in students' academic, clinical, and dispositional competencies. Within a Christ-centered community, students integrate a biblical perspective with course content, developing spiritually and professionally to practice wellness and model the compassion of Jesus Christ. Students are trained to become ethical and culturally sensitive professional counselors, substance use counselors, marriage and family therapists, school counselors, and counselor educators who provide mental health care, training, supervision, and research to their communities and the world.

Accreditations

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CCU's Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling program is nationally accredited by the Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP). Programs accredited by CACREP are reviewed against professionally approved standards, resulting in a streamlined licensure application process.

CCU graduate at Commencement

Why CCU Online?

Top-tier Academics. Unwavering Values.

Colorado Christian University was founded in 1914 and has been ranked among the top universities in the nation, as well as one of the fastest growing universities in the country. Pursue your passion with an online degree that's designed specifically for busy adults and anchored with biblical values.

  • Integration of Faith and Learning
  • Flexible Online Format
  • Affordable Degrees
  • Student Success
I chose CCU because of its faith-based integration and rigorous academics. The faculty demonstrated how an effective counselor can model Christ's grace and truth.
– Martin Kauffman '18, M.A. Clinical Mental Health Counseling

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Counseling Degrees FAQs

Do you feel called to be a licensed counselor? Whether you have questions about financing a master's degree, CCU's accreditation, or what degrees are available online, we're here to help. For additional questions, please contact an enrollment counselor.

Can I earn my counseling degree online?

Yes and no. The degree courses are all taught online but there are multiple on-site residency intensives that are required as part of the program.

How much does it cost to get a counseling degree?

Tuition rates vary by program. Click here to view tuition rates for the master's degrees in Clinical Mental Health Counseling, School Counseling, and the Dual Degree: Clinical Mental Health Counseling and School Counseling at Colorado Christian University.

Click here to view tuition rates for the Ph.D. in Counselor Education and Supervision program at Colorado Christian University.

How long does it take to get a master's in counseling degree online?

The Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling degrees are designed to be completed in as little as 2.5 years with full-time study.

Are CCU’s counseling programs accredited?

All CCU counseling degrees are accredited by the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association. The Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling and Master of Arts in School Counseling are nationally accredited by the Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP). The Ph.D. program is developed to meet CACREP standards and to pursue its accreditation.

CCU's School of Counseling

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    Where Students Reside

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    91%

    Take Online Classes

  • Professor lecturing class

    700+ Years

    Faculty Clinical Experience

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State Exclusions for Online Students

Colorado Christian University is required by the U.S. Department of Education to be in compliance with state laws regarding where we can offer distance and/or online education. The College of Adult and Graduate Studies at Colorado Christian University offers courses to online students in all states with some exceptions for specific academic programs.