Master of Arts in School Counseling
Colorado Christian University

Program Details

School counselors provide guidance and support to students on a wide range of topics – schools, careers, and life in general. Help youth prepare for their futures with a Master of Arts in School Counseling. 

With a Christian focus, this online masters in school counseling combines clinical skills with biblical foundations. Coursework is designed to develop skills in the three primary fields determined by the American School Counselor Association (ASCA): social and emotional development, academic success, and college and career readiness. With the right strategies and interventions, school counselors can help students reduce disruptive behaviors and improve in goal areas such as GPA and graduation.

Graduates can use their degree to pursue roles such as:

  • Academic advisor
  • College and career counselor
  • Youth and family case manager
  • Child behavior technician
  • School counselor

Learning Pace

Institution-Paced

% Online

Mostly Online

School Accreditation & Licensing

Colorado Christian University is accredited by:

Higher Learning Commission (HLC)

Program Requirements & Restrictions

Minimum Education

Bachelor Degree

Recommended GPA

2.5 or above (4.0 scale)

Application Requirements

Criminal Background Check, Essay/Writing Sample, Interview, Official College Transcript(s), Resume/CV

Additional Info

  • All students are required to attend three in-person residencies in Colorado.
  • Students should be aware that states vary in their educational and professional requirements for licensure. 

Restricted States

Hawaii, Kentucky