CU Denver's M.A. in Counseling with a concentration in clinical mental health prepares you to serve clients with various backgrounds in mental health centers, private practices, substance abuse centers, hospitals, correctional facilities, and hospice services. In our CACREP-accredited preparation program, which includes a practicum in our campus-based student counseling clinic, you will learn to take a systemic approach to working with clients. Our students learn how to promote mental health through clinical work and their advocacy as Licensed Professional Counselors.

This CACREP-accredited master's concentration prepares students to:

• Practice clinical mental health in a variety of settings with culturally diverse clients
• Apply culturally responsive and systemic frameworks with the clients they serve
• Become eligible to become a Licensed Professional Counselor
• Understand state licensure acts, regulations and processes.

Honors Program

Chi Sigma Iota chapter Beta Alpha Omega is the counseling academic professional honor society. You must have completed two semesters or nine credit hours with a 3.5 GPA to qualify. The purpose of this group is to promote scholarship, leadership, professionalism, and excellence in counseling in the mental health field. The group provides a forum for students in the CU Denver Counseling program to network, share common concerns, and recognize outstanding academic performance. We encourage you to get involved! Become a member by going to www.csi-net.org and clicking on membership.