COUN Licensure Programs

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Licensure Programs

The primary purpose of the graduate programs in Counseling and Human Services is to prepare counselors and other human services personnel to serve as competent school and community counselors, and to create specialized service in student.

School Counseling

The School Counseling Program is designed to prepare professionals for work as school counselors in elementary, middle, and high schools.

Clinical Mental Health Counseling

The Clinical Mental Health Counseling Program is designed to prepare professional for work in community settings such as counseling centers, agencies, business and industrial and private practice. Students receive preparation in working with individuals, groups, couples, families and organizations.

Admissions

The new class begins the program in the following summer semester. Admission to the program is a selective process with enrollment limited to 25 qualified students in the day cohort and 25 students in the evening cohort. Students who accept admission to the program must be able to begin class work in the following semester. If this is not possible, admission may be deferred to

The Counseling and Human Services Student/Program Information Bulletin is available for you to read online or download and print on your computer.

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Application Process

  • Carefully read this Program Information Bulletin and identify questions you have about the program.
  • Complete the online Graduate application found at: www.uccs.edu/~apply/
  • Pay the $60.00 application fee online during the application process
  • Contact the Financial Aid office to determine eligibility for aid. (Phone: 255-3460)
  • Schedule an admissions and information interview with a Department of Counseling and Human Services faculty member early in the process. The goal of this appointment is to answer questions you have about the program, clarify the 12 procedures for admission to the program, and to determine your level of interest in and preparation for the program. Call 719-255-4996 or education@uccs.edu to set up the appointment.
  • Have one copy of all previous academic transcripts sent directly to the College of Education. (See below for address).
  • Prepare a written “Goals Statement” to include a self-evaluation following the instructions in the application package. We are particularly interested in your level of self awareness, academic potential, personal growth experiences and your human relation skills.
  • Obtain three letters of recommendation that speak to your ability to successfully complete a graduate program in Counseling and Human Services and your ability to establish effective interpersonal relationships with others. Choose your references carefully. Persons who have been in positions to supervise and/or evaluate your human relations skills are often effective references. Do not ask friends or others who might be biased to write a recommendation.
  • Mail all documents to:

    University of Colorado Colorado Springs
    Student Resource Office
    Counseling and Human Services Department Admissions
    1420 Austin Bluffs Parkway
    Colorado Springs, CO 80918

Admissions Criteria

  • Criteria to be considered for admission to the Counseling Graduate Programs
  • Baccalaureate Degree
  • Undergraduate Grade Point average (GPA) of at least 2.75
  • References - academic and / or professional
  • Written communication skills
  • Ability to identify important personal characteristics as measured by the career goals statement and self-evaluation
  • Oral communication and personal qualities that are important for professional counselors as determined in the admissions interview and other application activities
  • Experience in counseling and human services and related positions, paid or unpaid
  • Congruence of fit between your career goals and the objectives of the program, as determined by the career goals statement and the admission interview

Application Deadlines

February 28.

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