Regis University School of Education & Counseling

Master of Arts in Counseling

Regis University's Master of Arts in Counseling degree prepares career-oriented adults and professionals for careers as counselors who treat mental and emotional disorders at community agencies, nonprofit mental health agencies, child and family counseling centers, substance abuse centers, and employee assistance organizations.

The Regis CPS classroom-based, highly interactive Master of Arts in Counseling degree is designed to develop a strong foundation of professional counseling skills and abilities for adult students like you. The Regis Counseling faculty is committed to creating open and supportive education environments that reflect the social, relational, and cross-cultural contexts of learning that are essential for effective counselor training.

Class Format

  • program available in classroom icon Classroom
  • 16-week terms, some selected courses in weekend and 8-week intensive formats

Tuition

Classroom-based courses: $505 /credit hour

Total Degree Requirements

48-Credit Hours

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MA in Counseling Fact Sheet

Want to learn more about Regis University and the Master of Arts in Counseling degree program? We are here to help you get started.

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  1. Request an information packet on your degree.
  2. Reach an Enrollment Counselor by phone at 1-800-944-7667. Enrollment Counselors are available Monday-Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. (MST)
  3. Chat live with a Regis Enrollment Counselor. Chat hours of operation are:
    Monday - Thursday, 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. (MST)
    Friday: 8:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. (MST).
    Saturday-Sunday: Closed
  4. Email us by sending your question or request to info@regis.edu. Please include your name and contact information.

Ready to start your online application? Once you create your account, you can complete your application at your own pace. There is no cost to start your application and the information you provide will greatly assist your enrollment counselor in evaluating your specific needs.

Our Regis University Enrollment Counselors are here to guide you through the admissions process. You won't find any high-pressure sales tactics at Regis. Most of our counselors are or have been Regis students and they understand your questions and concerns about returning to school.

Congratulations on pursuing your degree! We look forward to helping you.

The Master of Arts in Counseling program is a 48-credit-hour degree that meets the academic requirements for a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) set forth by the Colorado Licensed Professional Counselor Examiners Board, and is accredited by the Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs CACREP and the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA). The degree curriculum provides hands-on training through one semester (6-credit hours) of Practicum in the department’s state-of-the-art counseling laboratory, followed by two semesters of supervised counseling internship in an approved community agency setting. The curriculum covers a broad range of mental health content areas, including:

  • Professional Orientation and Ethical Issues
  • Human Growth and Development
  • Theories of Counseling
  • Abnormal Psychology
  • Cultural Issues and Social Justice
  • Career Counseling
  • Assessment
  • Introductory and Advanced Counseling Techniques
  • Group Counseling Skills
  • Research Methods and Program Evaluation

As a Regis CPS counseling graduate, you’ll have a strong foundation of current theoretical knowledge and practical counseling skills that prepare you to work with diverse populations in mental health counseling settings.

As a graduate counseling student at Regis, you will be a part of a challenging, supportive, learning community that promotes a sense of responsibility and willingness to advocate for human justice and social change in the world. You will become skilled at creating therapeutic relationships that foster hope and courage for clients who are striving to live more productive and just lives.

The MAC degree meets the academic requirements for Colorado Licensed Professional Counselors and Nationally Certified Counselors.

Who should enroll in the Regis University CPS Master of Arts in Counseling program?

The Regis CPS classroom-based Master of Arts in Counseling degree suits you, the busy professional, offering flexibility and convenience. The program is offered at our North Denver campus and Colorado Springs campus. Most students complete the program in three years, taking an average of two to three courses a semester.

The program is offered on the Regis Denver Campus, the the Regis Broomfield Campus and the Regis Colorado Springs campus.

The M.A. in Counseling program lays the foundation for you to continue your counseling education through post-graduate certificates, including:

  • Counseling Children and Adolescents
  • Marriage and Family Therapy
  • Transformative Counseling

The job outlook for Professional Counselors in the nation and state of Colorado is very good.

  • Statewide networks are expanding their reach to communities, providing more mental health services to children and their families
  • Managed care systems and insurance companies are increasing coverage and reimbursements for counseling services
  • As the economy continues to shift, more people will seek vocational or career counseling.
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Start Dates

CLASSROOM - 8 WEEK FORMAT ACADEMIC CALENDAR
Term Classes Begin Classes End Registration Ends
for Online Courses
Spring 1 - 2010 January 11 March 7 January 7
Spring 2 - 2010 March 8 May 2 March 4
Summer 1 - 2010 May 10 July 4 May 5
Summer 2 - 2010 July 5 August 29 June 30

Required Courses

Total Degree Requirements: 48 Credit Hours

  • MCPY 600  Introduction to Community Counseling Psychology (3 Credit Hours)
  • MCPY 605  Human Growth and Development (3 Credit Hours)
  • MCPY 610  Theories of Counseling (3 Credit Hours)
  • MCPY 615  Cultural Issues and Social Justice (3 Credit Hours)
  • MCPY 620  Abnormal Psychology (3 Credit Hours)
  • MCPY 625  Professional Orientation and Ethical Issues (3 Credit Hours)
  • MCPY 630  Groups: Process and Counseling (3 Credit Hours)
  • MCPY 635  Counseling Techniques (3 Credit Hours)
  • MCPY 638  Counseling Techniques II (3 Credit Hours)
  • MCPY 640  Research Methods and Program Evaluation (3 Credit Hours)
  • MCPY 645  Appraisal: Testing and Measurement (3 Credit Hours)
  • MCPY 650  Career Counseling and Development (3 Credit Hours)
  • MCPY 692  Counseling Practicum I: Clinical Supervision (3 Credit Hours)
  • MCPY 693  Counseling Practicum I (3 Credit Hours)
  • MCPY 698A  Supervised Internship A (3 Credit Hours)
  • MCPY 698B  Supervised Internship B (3 Credit Hours)

Tuition Comparison

Find out how the cost of a graduate degree from Regis University compares to other higher education institutions

Graduate Degree Tuition Comparison Chart: Local Campus Programs
Institution Degree Semester Hours Required Cost per Semester Hour Estimated Fees for Program Estimated Total Program Cost
Regis University MAC 48 $505 $75 $24,315
Argosy University MACC 48 $870 $780 $42,540
Colorado Christian University MAC 60 $490 $50 $29,450
University of Phoenix 1 MSC 51-60 $520 $5,400-$6,345 $31,920 - $37,545

1Based on 51 hours/17 courses and 60 hours/20 courses (material fee-$105/course)

Admission Requirements & Deadlines

  • Background Check
  • Two Recommendation Forms
  • Completed Online Application Form
  • $75 non-refundable application fee (waived for graduates of Regis University)
  • Degree-Bearing Official Transcript from a U.S. regionally accredited institution
  • Required Admissions Essay(s)
  • Faculty Interview
  • Current Résumé
  • Additional admission requirements apply to students who are non-U.S. citizens
  • Please remember - applications that are incomplete and/or missing information will NOT be processed

The Regis Denver Counseling Program offers admission to students three times a year.

All Counseling Program applicants must submit application materials to the program prior to the admission deadline to be considered for admission. In addition to submission of the application packet, prospective Master's Degree students must also attend an admission interview with program faculty as part of the admission assessment process. During the half day admission interview, prospective students participate in highly interactive group discussions and written reflective assignments designed to further assess each student's readiness for the program.

The faculty admits students who have demonstrated a readiness for the program both academically and psychologically. Admission is competitive and limited by the program's need to maintain appropriate clinical faculty/student ratios in the program.

A faculty admissions committee carefully assesses each applicant's appropriateness for the program through evaluation of application materials and assessments of the applicant during the admission process and admission interview.

Applicants must complete the interview to be considered for admission and are required to attend an orientation upon acceptance.

Admission Deadlines, Applicant Interview Dates, and New Student Orientation Dates
Starts Application Deadline Denver Interview Required Orientation
Spring 2010 December 11, 2009 December 17, 2009 January 7, 2010
Summer 2010 April 23, 2010 April 29, 2010 May 6, 2010