Master of Arts in Counseling
Regis University Graduate Degrees
The Master of Arts in Counseling Program is a 48-credit-hour graduate degree that prepares professionals to work as counselors in a variety of community-based mental health service settings. The curriculum meets the academic requirements for professional counselor licensure (LPC) set forth by the Colorado Licensed Professional Counselor Examiners Board.
Curricular experiences in the program are designed to engage counselors in training in the development of a strong foundation of professional counseling skills and abilities. The counseling faculty are committed to creating open and supportive learning environments that are highly interactive; reflecting the social, relational, and cross-cultural contexts of learning essential for effective counselor training.
The program is offered on the Regis Denver Campus as well as the Regis Colorado Springs campus. Most students complete the program in three years taking an average of two to three courses a semester. However, students may complete the degree within a six-year timeline from their admission.
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Find out how the cost of a Master of Arts in Counseling degree from Regis University compares to other higher education institutions
| Institution | Degree | Semester Hours Required | Cost per Semester Hour | Estimated Fees for Program | Estimated Total Program Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Regis University | MAC | 48 | $425 | $75 | $20,475 |
| Adams State College | MAC | 60 | $300 | $25 | $18,025 |
| Argosy University | MACC | 48 | $560 | $710 | $27,590 |
| Naropa University | MAPsy | 60 | $685 | $2,161 | $43,261 |
| University of Colorado Denver |
MACP and MACE | 66-75 | $340 | $922 | $23,362-$26,422 |
| University of Northern Colorado Lowry & Colorado Springs |
MACC | 60 | $330 | 0 | $19,800 |
| University of Northern Colorado Greeley Campus Colorado Resident |
MACC | 60 | $222 | $1,855 | $15,175 |
| University of Phoenix | MSC | 51-60 | $570 | $110 | $29,180-$34,310 |
Master of Arts in Counseling Post-Graduate Certificates:
Marriage and Family Therapy (18 cedits)
The MFT certificate is intended for psychotherapy professionals in the community already having a master's degree in counseling and/or those who practice as psychotherapists in Colorado; unlicensed state registered psychotherapists with a completed master's degree in counseling or a closely related field; licensed professional counselors; licensed psychologists; or licensed clinical social workers.
This certificate plan is also available to current students who are admitted to the MAC degree program who wish to enhance their clinical expertise and training beyond the 48-credit hour requirement.
- MCPY 664 Family Origins and Life Cycles (3 Credit Hours)
- MCPY 665 Theories of Family Therapy (3 Credit Hours)
- MCPY 666 The Practice of Family Therapy (3 Credit Hours)
- MCPY 667 Marital Systems and Couples Therapy (3 SH
- MCPY 668 Counseling Children and Adolescents in the Family (3 Credit Hours)
- MCPY 643-E CSpecial Topics in Counseling: Supervision in MFT (3 Credit Hours)
Post-Graduate Certificate in Counseling Children and Adolescents (18 cedits)
The Post-Graduate Certificate in Counseling Children and Adolescents (CCA) is designed to prepare professional counselors who wish to specialize in counseling children and adolescents. The certificate is a planned program of study which includes 18 graduate credits (6 courses). Certificate coursework is offered in evening formats so that students may complete the coursework within 1 calendar year. This certificate is designed for community professionals with a Master’s degree in counseling or closely related area of clinical psychotherapy are eligible for admission to the certificate program. Current graduate students in the MAC program may also be admitted to the CCA certificate program concurrently during their Master’s degree coursework. The CCA certificate cannot be awarded to current students until the semester following graduation from the MAC program and completion of the certificate coursework.
- MCPY 664 Family Origins and Life Cycles (3 Credit Hours)
- MCPY 668 Counseling Children and Adolescents in the Family (3 Credit Hours)
- MCPY 670 Creative Processes in Psychotherapy (3 Credit Hours)
- MCPY 677 Counseling Children Though Grief Trauma and Loss (3 Credit Hours)
- MCPY 678 Play Therapy (3 Credit Hours)
- MCPY 679 Sandtray Therapy Techniques (3 Credit Hours)
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