Master in Counseling Psychology (Master's)

Tuition is Tuition is $675 per credit hour for the 2024-2025 academic year..

This programme is designed for individuals seeking to become licensed clinical mental health counselors. Students study evidence-based therapeutic approaches and develop skills in assessment, diagnosis, and treatment planning. The curriculum emphasizes practical training through supervised clinical experiences. Graduates are prepared to work in community mental health centers, private practice, and outpatient clinics.

Focus areas include Clinical Mental Health Counseling, Family Therapy, Counseling Psychology, Trauma-Informed Care, Addiction Counseling, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy.

The programme requires 60 credits, including 30 credits of coursework, 12 credits of practicum, and 18 credits of internship. Students complete a capstone project in their final semester.

Graduates work as licensed clinical mental health counselors in community agencies, private practice, and outpatient treatment centers.

Applicants must hold a bachelor's degree from a U.S. regionally accredited institution. A minimum GPA of 2.90 is recommended. Required materials include official transcripts, a resume, two recommendations, a personal essay, and a faculty interview.

The programme totals about 60 credit hours. On-campus, full-time, typically completed in 2 years. For international students, tuition is below the median for US programmes. The institution admits about 87% of applicants.

Regis University is Colorado's Jesuit Catholic university, based in Denver. Its professional focus spans business, computing and health care, while Regis College provides liberal arts and sciences programs alongside flexible formats for adult learners. The university's leadership includes Shawna Cooper Whitehead, its 29th president and first woman to hold the role. Community engagement is part of student life, with opportunities such as a service trip to Cobán, Guatemala, where students work alongside medical professionals in a community health care model.

Academic options include more than 100 degrees and programs across three colleges. Anderson College of Business and Computing offers business, computer science, information technology, marketing and management programs, both on campus and online. Regis College covers on-campus, full-time liberal arts and sciences study, as well as accelerated and flexible programs. Rueckert-Hartman College for Health Professions prepares students in nursing, physical therapy, pharmacy, counseling, family therapy and health services administration, with care aligned to Jesuit values.

The Denver campus includes classrooms, laboratories, residence halls, a student center, a library and an arboretum. International students should note that Regis offers first-year, adult undergraduate, graduate and doctoral study, plus certificate programs. The university provides an immersive virtual campus tour for students who are exploring from abroad. Its location in Denver combines access to a major U.S. city with a campus environment shaped by faith, reason, culture and service.