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Already have a master’s degree and looking to take the next step toward school counseling licensure? Our School Counseling Certificate is designed for professionals like you who want to meet the additional requirements for certification while gaining specialized expertise in supporting P-12 students.

Offered through DU’s CACREP-accredited School Counseling MA program, this certificate provides access to an evidence-based curriculum focused on empowering young learners. You’ll develop culturally responsive, developmentally appropriate techniques that you can apply immediately in a school setting.

Earning this certificate not only strengthens your ability to support diverse student populations but also opens new career pathways, equipping you to make a lasting impact in educational communities.

Start Dates: Fall, Winter, or Summer 

Curriculum: 24 Credit Hours  

Program Length: 8-18 Months
Start dates will influence program length due to course offerings and restrictions.

 

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$81k Median total pay for a school counselor in 2024 Glassdoor.com

85% Percent of the 2022-2023 SchoolCounseling@Denver Graduate Cohort who indicated that they were employed as a school counselor in their respective state of residence OnetOnline.org

Graduate Certificate in School Counseling

How our curriculum prepares you for your career in school counseling

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    Gain experience in a supervised internship

    Build real-world experience in P-12 school settings through a supervised internship, where you'll apply your learning in a professional environment.

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    Develop career-ready counseling skills

    Gain direct experience providing individual and group counseling to children, adolescents, and teens. Working with a qualified site, you'll strengthen the practical skills essential for future employment as a school counselor. 

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    Become an advocate for students and families

    With a strong focus on social justice, this certificate equips you to support students, families, and communities. You’ll learn to identify and practice advocacy strategies in your coursework and field experiences. 

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    Expand your career opportunities

    With specialized training and certification, you’ll be prepared to transition into a fulfilling career as a school counselor. 

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Admission Requirements

Applicants for both graduate certificates within the School Counseling program are evaluated based on the following criteria:

  1. Earned master’s degree that meets one of the following requirements.
    1. Master’s degree from a CACREP-accredited program.
    2. Master’s degree from a CACREP-equivalent program, as determined through the Center for Credentialing & Education's (CCE) Colorado LPC Educational Equivalency Application (found here) The official results of your review must be included in the application to be considered for admission.
  2. Earned a master’s degree from a CACREP-accredited (or equivalent) program with a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale. A cumulative GPA of 3.5 is recommended.

All applicants must submit a resume or curriculum vitae, along with official transcripts from all institutions they have attended. Applicants with a cumulative GPA between 3.0 and 3.49 must also submit additional supplemental materials for admission review.

Additional Supplemental Materials

  1. A letter of recommendation, preferably from a faculty member of the program where the applicant earned their CACREP-accredited (or equivalent) master’s degree.
  2. A video recording (maximum 10 minutes) addressing the following prompts:
    1. Describe your professional background and what influenced your decision to pursue this profession.
    2. Outline your professional goals after earning this certificate and how they align with the program’s mission.
    3. Share any academic or other considerations you would like the admissions committee to take into account when reviewing your application.
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School Counseling Certificate Courses

Required Courses — 24 Credit Hours

  • COUN 4740 - Roles and Responsibilities of the School Counselor 
  • COUN 4810 - Comprehensive School Counseling Programs 
  • COUN 4840 - Educational Strategies and Policies 
  • COUN 4850 - School Counselor Interventions 
  • COUN 4910 - Internship I 
  • COUN 4920 - Internship II 
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Build your school counseling career with a graduate certificate from the University of Denver’s Morgridge College of Education

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