Clinical Mental Health and School Counseling

Clinical Mental Health and School Counseling (Dual Concentration)

The dual concentration in clinical mental health and school counseling degree program is designed to train clinically competent counselors who are able to integrate Christian faith with the professional knowledge and skills necessary to address the growing mental health needs within clinical and/or school-based settings and to promote the social, emotional, academic and career development of clients and K–12 students. The dual concentration prepares students to meet requirements for both clinical licensure and school counseling endorsement in the state of Colorado. The graduate program is accredited by Council for the Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP) which provides recognition that the content and quality of the program has been evaluated and meets standards set by the clinical and school counseling professions. Students in this program also take part in our Personal Formation Program as they grow during their time at Denver Seminary.

The dual concentration is informed by the research and results of The School of Counseling Mental Health Initiative (SCHMI). The SCMHI is conducting school-based mental health research in collaboration with public, private and charter schools to address the emerging needs and trends in the field of school counseling.

With the increased demand for both restorative and preventative counselors rapidly rising, our 75-credit dual-degree option allows you to explore counseling options in both clinical and school settings. As you pursue your degree in counseling, you will gain hands-on experience through your clinical hours that will allow you to meet your licensure requirements and strengthen your counseling skills.

How Can I Use This Degree in the Field of Counseling?

This dual concentration degree provides a wide range of career opportunities for professional counselors. Here are a few of the career paths you will be eligible to pursue:

• Pursue counseling licensure in the state of Colorado
• Pursue school counseling licensure in the state of Colorado
• Serve as a school counselor and provide clinically informed school counseling in public and private K-12 school systems
• Serve as a mental health counselor
• Pursue a counseling career in various clinical settings (e.g., community mental health centers, private practice, etc.) as well as provide clinically informed school counseling in public and private K-12 school systems

What Courses Will I Take?

To fulfill the academic requirements, you will take courses that focus on professional counseling. To review a full list of courses review our academic catalog.

Degree Worksheet / Academic Catalog

What are the Program Requirements?

• Bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited undergraduate institution
• Cumulative undergraduate GPA of at least 3.0
• Completion of the application for admission and all required application documents