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Clinical Mental Health Counseling
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Denver Seminary
Littleton
Private
Program Info
Clinical Mental Health Counseling
Counseling
CACREP
No
Traditional
$605 per credit hour, with a $195 technology fee per semester, and course-specific lab or internship fees
$605 per credit hour, with a $195 technology fee per semester, and course-specific lab or internship fees
https://denverseminary.edu/admission-aid/financial-aid/scholarships-grants-and-discounts/
64 credit hours total, with 60 counseling-specific credits
64
Standalone Clinical Mental Health concentration; dual concentration (CMHC + School Counseling) also offered at 76 credits

Prepares students to meet Colorado LPC licensure requirements; includes practicum, licensing exam readiness, and counseling center experience

Coursework includes counseling core, biblical studies, practicum, electives, internship, and a comprehensive exam—detailed in the academic catalog/worksheet
The 2025–2026 sequence includes both counseling and biblical-theological studies tracks

Option to replace comprehensive exam with a thesis (CO 796, CO 798, CO 799

Practicum occurs onsite at the Denver Counseling Center. Includes internships to fulfill licensure needs

Likely begins during practicum; not explicitly stated. (Not specified)
Yes
Yes

High NCE Pass Rate (~96%), dual-degree options, and pathway to the doctoral program

Apply through Denver Seminary’s admissions process; must submit all required documents. UDE (Undocumented) applicants are not eligible for the Clinical Mental Health program

Requires Bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited institution; demonstrated GPA standard (3.0). UDE exceptions not allowed for this program

UDE applicants are ineligible for this program concentration

Seminary integrates Christian theological coursework along with counseling curriculum, unique compared to secular programs

Degree worksheet, catalog, and admissions support exist (implied but not detailed)

ntegrates faith with clinical training, in-person practicum at seminary counseling center, strong exam pass rates, pathway to doctoral study—limited inclusivity and admissions clarity

Not specified; sequence shown via catalog PDFs but schedule timing not provided.

Denver Seminary is a private, nonprofit evangelical institution located in Littleton, Colorado. Founded in 1950, it enrolls about 900 students and is recognized as the first seminary in the U.S. to earn CACREP accreditation for its counseling program. The seminary emphasizes integrating Christian faith with professional preparation in counseling, theology, and leadership.

Denver Seminary’s CACREP-accredited MA in Counseling (Clinical Mental Health) is a 64-credit, campus-based program integrating biblical components and rigorous clinical training via its Denver Counseling Center. It emphasizes high licensure exam success rates, dual-degree options, and preparation for doctoral study—with a unique faith-contextual framework.